Even though seawater is an effective disinfectant it can also be used in interactions with wild dolphins to spread disease. These could pose serious health hazards to humans and dolphins. You do not want to get fined for swimming with dolphins.
Exploring Shell Island, St Andrews Bay & the Gulf of Mexico is exciting and different every time you come. Snorkeling the grass flats and shallows of the island is for the whole family. We offer small group and personal tours for a customized wildlife adventure. This tour has it all! We are EXPERTS at family fun and have been doing this for over 30 years.
Come and join us for a fun boat excursion and a chance to see bottlenose dolphins – one of nature’s most charismatic characters. Call (850) 756-7512 to reserve your spot on one of our Panama Beach Dolphin Tours today!
Destin. Destin is commonly known as the Florida beach that has the clearest waters. Why is this beach so special? It's because the Choctawhatchee Bay is just beyond this beach. It acts as an filtration, taking in darker sediment and leaving clear blue waters atop Destin’s fine Quartz sand.
Captain John and Layla were both wonderful. We saw many dolphins and jumped in with them. We also saw turtles, rays, and crabs. He took us to a private beach for shell hunting and brought our bucket back for us. As we had a 14-year-old and a 12-year old, it was easy to tailor the trip to our needs. All !!!" had a great time.
Enjoy a fun boat ride and the chance to spot bottlenose dolphins. For a reservation on one of our Panama Beach Dolphin Tours call 448-220-0060.
1. Killer whale (Orcinus Orca). Although we tend to think of orcas in colder climates as being more common, around 500 orcas live in Mexico's Gulf of Mexico. Here they are able to eat tuna or even dolphins in its deep waters.
You can still have a dolphin encounter in the wild, even though most dolphin encounters take place in a structured environment. Dolphins Plus in Key Largo offers natural dolphin encounters. It is located close to Fort Lauderdale.
Provisioned Dolphins are basically bribed with fish to interact and socialize with humans. They only show interest in humans because they get free food, unlike the lonely and social dolphins. Visitors report regular interactions with them that are curious and friendly. Aggression however, is still a problem.
While you might have seen dolphins at sea in a marine reserve, it is still far more fun to observe these majestic animals in their natural environment. Our captains are experienced in the waterways of St. Andrew Bay and can predict wild dolphin behavior, but they cannot guarantee sightings. Our captains are familiar with the best places to find dolphins and will make sure that guests have a blast. You will see dolphins playing, hunting for food, communicating and jumping on all tours.
There is generally a good chance that dolphins will be seen when the sun is shining and the sea is calm. Feeding activities are usually seen at the outgoing tide. The best option is to go with a dolphin tour operator, such as Panama Beach Dolphin Tours. They are usually on the water almost every day.
How to interact and communicate with wild dolphins There are many foods that dolphins can eat, such as fish, crustaceans, or squid. Do not touch the dolphins. Know the laws. ... Watch out for behavioral indicators
What's the best time to see dolphins? From late May to early August, you may be able to spot the most dolphins. These times are when dolphins are most common to be seen between 10 a.m. - noon, then from 2 pm - until it gets dark.
The season for sea turtles can last from April through November in Destin. It's much more common to see these magnificent creatures in July and august. Destin's famous East Pass was Man-Made. They dug a path that ran from Choctawhatchee Bay up to the Gulf of Mexico. Evidently, they were right. The flood waters rose and were rushed through the excavations, creating the East Pass.
The best places to see dolphins is along the coast near shore. Shell Island is a popular spot for wild dolphin pods in Panama City Beach. Shell Island offers 7 miles worth of beach bliss just across from Saint Andrew's Park.
Dorsal Tow Dorsal Tows let you hang on to the dorsal tails of one, two or three dolphins (depending upon where they are) while they race through a body of water. It's an unforgettable ride!
Fin Whale. The fin whale is second in size to the whales on Earth, only behind the blue whale. It can grow up to 88 feet in length and can weigh up to 76 tons. This makes it one of the largest marine species of Gulf of Mexico.
They can be seen in the waters off our beaches, including South Walton Beach Miramar Beach, Inlet Beach or Inlet Beach. Between May and August, the females will be closer to the shoreline in search of mates. Although dolphins are friendly, touching them is prohibited.