Florida law prohibits dolphins being swam with and touched by humans. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers will be on the water to make sure that the rules are observed. There are chances that dolphins will approach your tour boat and give you great views and great opportunities for photos. Shell Island Snorkel Tours offer the chance to encounter wild dolphins in water. Sometimes, the dolphins swim near snorkelers.
St. Andrew Bay is home to one of the world’s largest resident populations of bottlenose dolphins, the iconic gray dolphins that most people are familiar with from television, movies, and marine parks. The dolphins of St. Andrew Bay are wild animals but they are accustomed to the presence of people and it is common for boaters on the Bay to find themselves among a group of swimming, feeding, and playing dolphins.
The waters around Shell Island are home to a large group of bottlenose dolphins. You can encounter these amazing marine mammals at home in their natural habitat on one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours.
Enjoy a trip on super-fast boats designed to find and visit the dolphins. We are located near Panama City Beach, Rosemary Beach. Santa Rosa. Destin, Mexico Beach, Santa Rosa. Cape San Blas. Also, all of South Walton FL Beaches.
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 in St. Andrew Bay are wild, they are used the human presence. Boaters are often found among the group of dolphins, which are swimming, feeding, or playing.
Shell Island and St Andrews Bay are fascinating places that offer something new every time you visit. Snorkeling in the grass flats, shallows and rocky islands is fun for all ages. We offer personalized tours and small groups for an unforgettable wildlife adventure. This tour is all inclusive! We are EXPERTS in family fun, and have been doing this since over 30 years.
St. Andrew Bay's dolphins live in wild environments. This makes it difficult to determine the best time for them to be seen. The weather conditions, water temperatures as well tide cycles and availability for prey all influence dolphin behavior. There are good chances of seeing dolphins when the sun is out, and the waters are calm and clear. Feeding activities will usually be observed on an outgoing wave. Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours is the best dolphin tour operator. It is usually available on the water most days of the year.
Enjoy a wonderful dolphin encounter with our four different interactive swimming with dolphins programs, where you'll be able to play and swim with the cutest marine animal that ever existed. You only need to choose your favorite and have fun.
The best time to see and swim with dolphins is in the early part of the morning when they are feeding. You might also go out later in the day before the sun sets. You can spot dolphins at any time of day, really, but less traffic makes them easier to spot.