Explore some of the most remote beaches and snorkeling spots in Florida. Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe are the best places to start your adventure.
Captain Jack was a marvellous man. He was extremely knowledgeable. We were able to decide what was most important, and dolphin sightings were the preferred option for the majority.
"This was a highlight on our Florida trip. We felt safe and enjoyed ourselves. And, we also learned some new things. Captain Jack was friendly and knowledgeable. He was also accommodating.
Your captain will instruct you on the safest & best means of interacting with the dolphins. Snorkeling in our area can be world class. Enjoy watching birds of prey as well as the underwater world of SeaTurtles, Stingray, Seahorses, Starfish & Sand dollars.
You can swim with Panama City's wild bottle-nose dolphins on your trip in super-fast boats that are specially built for visiting and finding them. We are located on Panama City Beach near Seaside Beach, Rosemary Beach Santa Rosa, Destin and Mexico Beach & Cape San Blas, as well as all of South Walton FL 30A and Beaches.
You can book a private tour and reserve the whole boat for you. This is your personal tour. You can customize the tour to suit your needs. Private charters can accommodate up to six guests.
If conditions allow, guests are welcome to get in the water when dolphins are nearby. Safety is always our first priority, and your captain will instruct you how to safely snorkel around marine mammals.
We will travel to Historic Grand Lagoon and take a 25-minute relaxing cruise to Shell Island, our snorkeling area. Look out for dolphins and other sea creatures as you cruise along the coast. We will anchor at the Gulf of Mexico or Shell Island. From there, you can either snorkel for seashells or learn about local marine-life. Or just relax and soak up the sun. Shell Island also has shallow water that you can use to search for shells. After visiting Shell Island for a while, we will take a ride into the Gulf of Mexico. Here we will look for dolphins and see the sights along the way.
"Captain Jack made sure we were exactly where we needed to be in order to see the dolphins swimming underneath our feet. It was quite an experience.
Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC's captains are well-trained and highly experienced in spotting dolphins and interpreting their movements. We set the boat at a safe distance from you and then instruct you to dive in to see the dolphins.
Maximum group size is 6 people per boat. Maximum number of 12 guests. We can accommodate up to 6 people per boat, but we can also make arrangements with local partners if you have a larger group.
Manatees are also often seen in the water. You may be allowed to swim near manatees if the conditions are right, but we always observe them passively and avoid getting close.
Over years of observation, our guides have become experts in finding bottlenose dolphins. They also safely guide our guests on how they can enter the water to observe the dolphins in their natural habitat. Your captain will accompany you on a snorkel trip to show you starfish and pufferfish as well as welch conschs and other sea creatures.
To reserve the entire boat for your group, book a private tour. This is your private tour. The tour can be customized to your specifications. Maximum 6 guests per private charter
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Swim with Dolphins Panama City Beach, as well as the Dolphin Encounter, will bring you close to these highly intelligent creatures. They are friendly and playful, so they're easy to hug.
How to interact with wild dolphins. Dolphins are able to eat many sea creatures, including fish, crustaceans and squid. However, other foods are not allowed. Don't touch dolphins. Learn the laws. ... Keep an eye out for signs of behavioral problems.