Guided boat tours allow you to learn more about the Gulf's marine life and discover the best spots for snorkeling.
You should only try to reach Shell Island by boat or jet ski, as the currents can be too strong to paddle board to the island.
The traditional snorkel mask allows you to breathe through a snorkel tube that is above the waterline.
You can spot small marine creatures such as crabs and tropical fish by exploring along the jetty. Some people are lucky enough to see a bottlenose dolphin or a sea turtle. You can swim from Shell Island to St. Andrew Bay by swimming along the inland side. This will allow you to cross shallow seagrass flats and enter a completely new marine biosystem.
Chartering a boat, participating in a lobster snorkeling trip or snorkeling from Florida beaches with coral reefs and submerged rocks are all ways to get to the lobsters. Look for cracks in the rocks or reefs below the boat or beach as you swim out.
Contact lenses can be worn, but your eyes may become blurred if your mask floods. It will be like wearing your lenses in water if that happens. A prescription lens diving mask is an alternative to wearing contacts underwater.
Channel ConservationYou'll need to tip between $10-20 depending on how long the tour is. Conservationist You can usually just tip the person who is saying goodbye at the end of the tour.
Snorkeling entails swimming in the water surface with a snorkel and a mask. The snorkel allows for clear visibility underwater.
Here are some top spots for snorkeling in Panama City Beach.
The waters surrounding Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park offer the best snorkeling opportunities in Panama City Beach. Panama City Snorkeling Tours provides access to this undeveloped barrier island of 700 acres that measures 7 miles in length and allows marine life to thrive.
Contact lenses can still be worn but be aware that your contacts may get lost if your face floods. It's just like swimming with your contacts in if this happens. A prescription lens dive mask can be a great alternative to wearing contacts underwater.
You should not take dead coral from the beach to make souvenirs. Coral collection is prohibited in many places. You might even be subject to a heavy fine. What does this mean? This applies to live corals as well.
MissionYou're now ready to discover beneath the waves after you've explored Panama City Beach's miles of sugar-white sand beaches. A variety of marine life can be found in the Gulf of Mexico's beautiful green waters. Are you up to a snorkeling excursion?
Parties of 10 or more must cancel at least 72 hours in advance to receive a full reimbursement.
Book a tour online or by calling our office. Snorkeling Do not forget to inquire about renting an underwater camera for your adventure.
The U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran Catamaran "Footloose", which measures 40 feet, can hold up to 38 passengers. The Footloose Catamaran can seat more than 50 people throughout the boat. You will find a large sunbed and seating on the deck at the boat's front. Getaway You will find a clean bathroom on board.
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The U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran Catamaran 'Footloose' Catamaran is 40-foot long and can carry up 38 passengers. The Footloose Catamaran accommodates more than 50 guests. There is a large deck with seating and a sunning net at the front. There is one clean toilet on board. Two steps are available at the back to allow for snorkel trips.
If you plan to visit Shell Island during your trip, you can rent snorkeling gear with Panama City Snorkeling Tours, which transports you to and from the destination.
We appreciate your appreciation of exceptional service and will accept gratuities. It is recommended that you give 20% of the charter fee.
Customers have 48 hours to cancel their reservation. They will receive a full reimbursement, less a $5 service charge. Customers who cancel within 48 hours of their scheduled arrival time are not eligible for a refund. Weather conditions may cause the tour to be cancelled. If this happens, the tour will be rescheduled or the full refund issued. Customers can cancel their reservations at any time, provided they are within the 48-hour cancellation window. Project No-shows cannot be refunded.
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