A: It is possible to travel to Shell Island by boat or jet ski. The St. Andrews Shuttle from Shell Island costs $24.95 for 13-year-olds, $17.95 per child 2-12 years, and infants 0-1 year old are free. You can also rent a pontoon or jet ski at many locations.
Dolphinaria may want you to believe otherwise, but they are powerful ocean predators capable of killing sharks. People, dolphins, and even self-harm can all be frightened by dolphins. Although most dolphins in the U.S. are kept in captivity, the majority are wild animals.
Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours & Adventures LLC allows you to have fun and make your group feel like a VIP. You can purchase the following items online and onsite to maximize your enjoyment:
Shell Island is an iconic Panama City Beach location that offers unspoiled white-sand beach experiences. There is plenty of beach space on the island, and calm inshore waters are perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
Shell Island is home to many bottlenose dolphins. These amazing marine mammals can be seen in their natural habitat during one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours.
Imagine yourself cruising along the Gulf of Mexico in a boat or on a jet ski with a pod of bottlenose Dolphins. You feel the salty breeze blowing through your hair and the sun shining. It's all right in the world when you are enjoying the adventure of the coast alongside these marine animals.
There are many species of dolphins that can be found in Panama City Beach. However, the most common and well-known dolphins are the bottlenose dolphins.
The Atlantic Ocean Bottlenose dolphins can be found in all oceans, but they are most common in the Atlantic Ocean.
Panama City Beach: Gulf World Marine Park
A dolphin tour can also be a great sightseeing opportunity. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon. They cruise south and cross the pass between St. Andrew Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and Shell Island. While you can take in the beautiful view, spot seabirds and possibly a turtle, keep your eyes open for dolphins.
$279.99 per participant/ Participants must be 48 inches tall in order to participate the Royal Swim program. Children between 48 and 54 inches must be accompanied at all times by an adult (one adult per child).
Panama City Beach: Gulf World Marine Park
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.
Although it may be possible to view captive dolphins at a Marine Park, it is much more enjoyable to see them when they are free and healthy in their natural habitat. While wild dolphins can be unpredictable and sightings may not occur on every trip, our captains have been on the waters of St. Andrew Bay for years. They are experts in the locations where dolphins might be found. Our captains will ensure that you have a wonderful time. Dolphins can often be seen playing, searching out food, and communicating with one other on most tours.
Tail slapping - Dolphins simply slap their heads against the water to stun them with the shockwave. Kerplunking, which is cool and named after its sounds, is another cool behaviour.
Morning Swim with Dolphins in the Morning. 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.
Although most dolphin encounters are conducted with a guide, some dolphin encounters can be done in their natural habitat. Dolphins Plus in Key Largo, Florida is the closest place to Fort Lauderdale where you can have natural dolphin encounters.