Snorkeling in Panama City's St Andrews Bay is an excellent choice for amateur swimmers. The water is clear, calm, shallow, and alive. You are all welcome to join us for an unforgettable and memorable lifetime of water fun.
After years of studying the natural behavior of dolphins, our guides are skilled at locating them and safely instructing guests on how they can enter the water to observe them. Additionally, your captain will go snorkeling with you to show starfish, pufferfishes, welch conchs and other types of sea animals.
Be your own guide and rent a pontoon boat for the day! For visitors who would like to captain their own vessel, we have pontoon boats available for rent. You will receive our Seafari Map with directions of our favorite snorkeling locations, sandbars, common dolphin areas, and more.
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While the dolphins splash and play beside your boat, watch the sunset. A wild dolphin encounter will thrill your children and make them smile. This is a great photo opportunity that allows your family to create unforgettable memories.
The number of passengers on our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours is limited to six. Our guests can explore St. Andrew Bay comfortably, have a good conversation with their tour captain and see the dolphins up close. Your captain will bring the tour boat as close as possible to the dolphins, while being respectful and cautious to avoid causing them stress.
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If you charter a private boat, you own the boat. This allows you to personalize your tour the way you want. For private tours, we can accommodate 6 guests plus our captain.
Because the water is open, calm, shallow and full of life, snorkeling in St Andrews Bay in Panama City is a great option for beginners. All ages and levels of expertise are welcome to enjoy an unforgettable, lifetime experience in the waters with us.
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.