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Avoid touching corals, fish, or turtles. You can only touch sand, rock, and water safely (and your fins). Learn how to take a break in water by reading our snorkeling etiquette pages. Use sunscreen that isn't harmful.
Learn more about the local marine life and find some of the best snorkeling spots in the Gulf on a guided boat tour.
Dive into the heart of the Gulf Coast's underwater paradise with Snorkeling Experiences In Panama City Beach This is your gateway to exploring the shimmering, clear waters that are a playground for a dazzling array of marine life, including vibrant coral reefs, friendly dolphins, and schools of colorful fish. Whether you're a novice or an experienced snorkeler, these tours offer a seamless experience with expert guides, quality equipment, and personalized attention to ensure your adventure is both safe and memorable. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Panama City Beach. Book your snorkeling tour today and prepare to be amazed by the wonders beneath the waves..You can snorkel in Panama City Beach by visiting Shell Island or St. Andrews State Park. Panama City Snorkeling Tours allows you to access this 700-acre barrier island that is 7 miles long and has no development. The land and water here are in a natural, unspoiled state that allows marine life flourish.
Sign up for a public or private dolphin tour with Shell Island Boat Rentals and Tours. Enjoy dolphin sightseeing and snorkeling around Shell Island and St.
Clearer water visibility. You need calm, clear waters for snorkeling. Morning is the best time. Unless the weather is otherwise severe, the ocean is usually at its smoothest during the morning hours.
Snorkeling allows a skilled swimmer to observe marine life in close proximity. A little instruction will make it easy for even the most novice to breathe comfortably in snorkel gear, and enjoy the view of the ocean through a mask. Your guide will show you the grassy shallows around Shell Island. The shallow waters around Shell Island may be home to sea horses and sea star. If you're looking for colorful tropical fish and sea urchins, you might come across a wild bottlenose or wild bottlenose dolphin while you cruise high above the coral reef. You can also try to find uninhabited shells you can take home.
There is no better way to get up close and personal with the marine life than actually swimming with them and exploring their natural habitat.
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Clearer water visibility. You need calm, clear waters for snorkeling.
Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park are the best places to snorkel in Panama City Beach Florida. Shell Island Shuttle provides snorkel gear rental daily.
Panama City Snorkeling Tours has been providing fun, safe and memorable experiences daily in Panama City Beach for almost a decade! If you are looking for a more private tour, we offer this option on one of our center console boats!
When it’s time to relax, come ashore and enjoy the sugar-sand beach along Shell Island’s Gulf Shore. Relax on the sand, walk the beach to collect shells, or hike along the island to spot wildlife.
It is the best way to get close and personal with marine life than by actually swimming with them or exploring their natural habitat. Snorkeling packages are available for all ages at St. Andrews State Park.
There is an underwater world just beyond the calm waters of Panama City Beach. Snorkeling can be enjoyed by the entire family. You can rent or buy snorkel gear at your local outfitter, and then go for a photo-worthy dive in a bay, artificial reef or the Gulf of Mexico.
Dolphin and Snorkel Tours are a three hour excursion packed with dolphins and snorkeling. They offer guests a tour of Shell Island and St. Andrews Bay and ample time to snorkel. Private tours available.
You can book a tour online through our easy calendar, or by calling us. Ask us about renting an underwater camera for your adventure.
The best snorkeling in Panama City Beach Florida is at Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park. The Panama City Snorkeling Tours offers snorkel gear rentals daily to the waters around Shell Island.
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We will take a relaxing 25-minute boat ride out to Shell Island from Historic Grand Lagoon. Be on the lookout to see dolphins and other sea mammals in their natural habitats as we travel.
Panama City Beach Beach's beautiful beaches are well-known for their white sand and aquamarine water. This beachfront city is the epitome of tropical paradise and offers many options for ocean lovers.
Snorkeling in the Jetties A popular spot is the "children’s pool", which is how locals refer the calm, protected waters behind Shell Island Jetty. The protected swimming area at the southern end St. Andrews State Park is another good spot.
This is one of Panama City Beach Beach's most popular spots. You can find fish and other marine life in shallow pools. The Gulf's clear waters are perfect for family outings. You can either rent or bring your snorkeling gear from a local tour operator.
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Some of the most beautiful places to snorkel in saltwater require you to have a boat, but not all. You can snorkel right from the beach at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne with your own gear or purchase it in Miami.