We offer you the chance to board the boat to explore Shell Island. Shell Island can be explored, collected seashells, and you can snorkel around it. Shell Island, a nature preserve, is only accessible by boat. It measures about 7 miles. Shell Island boasts a rich ecosystem with some of Florida's most stunning, unspoiled beaches. Shell Island is the perfect place for nature lovers!
Relax and unwind as your USCG captain/tour leader takes you out to enjoy breathtaking sunsets and views that only can be seen from the water. While you are enjoying the evening, bring your favorite beverage and/or snacks.
Although we have everything you could need onboard, you can still bring any item you wish. A towel, polarized glasses, sweater, or jacket are all good items to bring. It's cooler on the water than it is on the land due to the breeze and the open boat. You can also bring snacks and drinks.
A dolphin cruise is also an excellent way to enjoy the sights. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea Lower Grand Lagoon docks and travel south to Shell Island. While enjoying the scenery and spotting seabirds, or maybe even a sea turtle, you should keep an eye out for dolphins.
The dolphin snorkel trips - Snorkeling panama beach
On your trip with Shell Island Dolphin Tours, you will be able to swim with Panama City’s resident pods of wild bottlenose dolphins. These boats are super fast and specifically designed for visiting the dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours does not carry more than 150 people. Instead, 6 passengers can be on certain boats and 7-15 others. Children of all ages are welcome to join us. Our snorkel gear can be put on quickly so you don't have to splash around and scare the dolphins away. Your Captain is Your Guide - Your private captain will help you learn how to interact well with the dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. - You'll be able to swim in the ocean before the dolphins arrive. Dolphins are more likely than not to swim away to us if we do this. See wildlife such as birds, pelicans (underwater creatures), and herons. Shells, sand dollars, and other treasures can be found on Shell Island. Explore St. Andrews Bay & the Gulf of Mexico with snorkelers.
A dolphin tour makes for a fantastic sightseeing experience. All tour boats leave Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon. Then they cruise south across the pass between St. Andrew Bay & the Gulf of Mexico to reach Shell Island. Enjoy the views and look out for sea birds, sea turtles, and dolphins.
What can be more rewarding than a one-on-1 encounter with one if the most intelligent creature in the sea? Dolphin Seafari provides private tours for both individuals and groups looking to get up close and personal with the dolphins at Shell Island.
St. Andrew Bay hosts one of world's largest resident populations (the iconic gray dolphins) of bottlenose dolphins. This is the area most people are most familiar with from movies, television and marine parks. Although the dolphins of St. Andrew Bay may be wild animals, they are used the human presence. Boaters are often found among a group that is swimming, feeding, or playing with dolphins.
We are currently not offering dolphin tours. They will soon be available! The chance to see wild bottlenose dolphins in the natural environment is an unforgettable experience that will create memorable Panama City Beach vacation memories. We are happy to invite you to join us for one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours. This will make your Panama City Beach vacation unforgettable.
We always start our Dolphin and Snorkeling Tours by looking for wildlife. We often find the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Our guides and captains are natives who know a lot about the dolphin behavior in Panama City Beach.
These watercraft are great for exploring the local area and cover more distance in a shorter amount of time. This tour is great if you want to experience a bit of adrenaline running the waves.
Are you looking for a private Dolphin Tour with more? Dolphin Seafari also offers snorkeling and walking tours.
These tours emphasize in-water interaction. Our guides will take you to a hot spot for dolphins so you can jump in and swim with them.
About 10 minutes The whole ride takes approximately 10 minutes. With experienced boat drivers and local knowledge, the shuttle service is the fastest method to reach Shell Island.
Panama's tropical climate makes snorkeling possible throughout the year. Temperatures range between 75 and 86 degrees F (24 and 30 degC). The Caribbean coast is more humid than the Pacific coast, rainfall is more frequent and heat is omnipresent (86-95degF/30-35degC).
Morning Dolphins are best seen in the morning, when they are feeding. It is possible to go out in the evening before the sun sets. Dolphins can be seen at any hour of the day. However, they are more easily spotted when there is less traffic.