Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach Daytime

"This was a highlight in our Florida trip. We felt safe, had fun, and learned a lot. Captain Jack was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating."

Species we frequently see include a variety of starfish, sand dollars, bay scallops, whelks, conchs up to 21” long, seahorses, urchins, and hermit crabs and other crab species. These animals can be brought to the surface, handled carefully, and photographed. We bring large containers so that even non-snorkelers can observe them up close before they’re released back into the bay. Shells found without living creatures can be taken home.

For a maximum of 12, we can accommodate 6 boats. We can accommodate a maximum of 6 persons per boat. For a maximum of 12, we can arrange with local partners.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC's captains have extensive experience in spotting, observing, interpreting and interpreting dolphin movements and behavior. We position the boat safely and will instruct you on when to jump in the water so you can have a closer view and mix with the dolphins.

Our Dolphin & Island Tours take approximately 3 hours. Seasonally, departure times are subject to change. The dock is currently empty at 9:00 a.m., and 12:30.

Dolphin Tours: 8:30 am - Run every two hours 10:30-12:30, 1pm-3:00pm, 3:30pm-5.30pm, 6pm-8pm (Sunset Tour).

Our Carolina Skiffs (21-foot) and 23-foot Carolina Skiffs (23-foot) are stable and comfortable. These boats have a central console design to maximise open space and allow for easy mobility around the boat. They also feature a forward deck that is fully cushioned for observation (and lounging), plus comfortable seats for everyone in your group.

Dolphins are wild animals, however. Even though we are familiar with all of the locations they might be in, it is rare for dolphins to escape our reach. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC will take you to the ocean and back. We will make every effort to make sure that you don’t miss this famous piece of Florida’s natural landscape. Get in touch with us to book your date today!

Dolphin Tours: 8:30 am - Run every two hours 10:30-12:30, 1pm-3:00pm, 3:30pm-5.30pm, 6pm-8pm (Sunset Tour).
These are some of Florida's most picturesque beaches and snorkeling locations! Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe provide the ideal starting point for your adventure.

These are some of Florida's most picturesque beaches and snorkeling locations! Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe provide the ideal starting point for your adventure.

The dolphin and island tours to Shell Island allow you to see dolphins in their natural habitat. We can go on a beach exploration, find shells, swim and snorkel in the protected waters.

A variety of starfishes, sanddollars bay scallops, whelks conchs upto 21 inches long, seahorses urchins and hermit crabs among other crab species are common species that we see. These animals are easy to bring to the surface. They can also be photographed. We use large containers to allow snorkelers and non-snorkelers to see the animals up close before they are released back into the bay. You can also take any shells you find that have not been inhabited by living creatures home.

Dolphin Tours & Snorkel Tours in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico are always memorable. On our tours we will take you to the island and get you as close as possible to the dolphins for a close and unforgettable experience. While on our tours we will stop on the island for snorkeling and shelling exploration.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC offers guided snorkeling and swimming alongside wild dolphins on beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida. This once-in-a lifetime experience is available to all ages, including families and individuals.

Over many years of observing the dolphins’ natural behaviors, our guides are experts at locating bottlenose dolphins and safely instructing our guests on how to enter the water and observe them in their natural habitat. Plus, your captain will snorkel alongside you to show you starfish, pufferfish, welch conchs, sand dollars, and various other types of sea creatures.

Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach Daytime
Shell Island and St Andrews Bay are fascinating places that offer something new every time you visit. Snorkeling is great for the whole clan. For a more personalized wildlife adventure, we offer personal and small group tours. This tour is all inclusive! We are family fun specialists and have been doing it for over 30+ years.
Shell Island and St Andrews Bay are fascinating places that offer something new every time you visit. Snorkeling is great for the whole clan. For a more personalized wildlife adventure, we offer personal and small group tours. This tour is all inclusive! We are family fun specialists and have been doing it for over 30+ years.

You'll find a wide variety of birds out of the water. These include raptors such as bald eagles or ospreys, shorebirds such as great blue herons, egrets, and seabirds such magnificent frigatebirds, and terns. Sometimes, we also see deer on the Island.

Locals and tourists alike enjoy dolphin tours in Panama City Beach. We make it our top priority to make sure the dolphins are not disturbed while they go about their day. We are familiar with the locations where schools of dolphins congregate. We'll take our guests all over the Gulf of Mexico so you can view these majestic dolphins in their natural habitat.

Our Dolphin & Island Tours typically last for three hours. Seasonal departure times will vary. At the moment, we leave the dock around 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Your trip will take you to Panama City, where you can swim with the resident pod of wild bottlenosed dolphins. You will find us in Panama City Beach. We are also near Santa Rosa Beach. Rosemary Beach. Santa Rosa Beach. Mexico Beach. Cape San Blas.

Daily cruises depart based on participants. Low demand means that Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays are often closed in the Fall and Winter. However, all days will be listed on the booking calendar. Check the calendar to see any changes in departure times.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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