Best Snorkeling Near Panama City Florida

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When you visit Panama City Beach, you have an opportunity to explore the beautiful white sand beaches, the emerald waves and water of the Gulf of Mexico, St. Andrews State Park, Shell Island and the beautiful St. Andrews Bay.


You can rent a pontoonboat to be your guide for the day. Pontoon boats are available to rent for those who want to own their boat. The Seafari Map, which includes directions to popular snorkeling areas, sandbars, common dolphin zones, and more, will be sent to the visitor.

Dolphin and Snorkeling Tours Panama City Beach Fl








After many years of watching dolphins at work, our guides have a great understanding of their behavior and can safely show guests how to enter the water to observe them in their natural habitat. You will be accompanied by your captain to snorkel alongside starfish, pufferfishes, welch cones, sanddollars and other sea creatures.

Dolphin and Snorkeling Tours Panama City Beach Fl
Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Tours

Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Tours



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.

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Safety is our priority and our tours always offer an experienced crew with the highest discretion for safety. Our comfortable boats offer in-water stairs for water-level input and safe return to the deck.

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The golden sunset is visible as the dolphins jump and frolic beside your boat. You can amaze your children with this wild encounter with dolphins. This is a fantastic photo opportunity, and an opportunity for your family to make lasting memories.

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You are looking for an unforgettable, memorable experience for your Florida vacation. For more information on our Shell Island snorkeling and dolphin tours, contact Dolphin and Snorkeling tour Panama City Beach. We hope to see you soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

Panama City Beach is the perfect spot for beginners to get the feel of snorkeling and it is also a great place to start a snorkel safari. Exploring along the jetty and out toward the entrance to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico will offer the chance to spot tropical fish, crabs, rays, and other small marine animals.

Generally, there is a good chance of seeing dolphins any time the sun is out and the water is calm and clear. Feeding activities are normally seen on an outgoing tide. Your best bet is to choose a dolphin tour operator like Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours that is on the water nearly every day of the year.