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What is special about Shell Island


There's no better way for you to get close and personal with marine life than to swim with them and explore their natural habitat. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC provides snorkeling packages suitable for everyone.



Based on Viator's booking data and information received from the provider in the last 30 days, we believe this experience will sell out. We will take a relaxing 25-minute boat ride out to Shell Island from Historic Grand Lagoon. Be on the lookout to see dolphins and other sea mammals in their natural habitats as we travel. Once we reach the Gulf of Mexico, we will anchor there. Shell Island is where you can snorkel and see the underwater world. You can also learn more about the local sea-life. Or just relax and enjoy the sun while you soak in the sun. To search for shells in the shallow water, you can also go to Shell Island. After exploring Shell Island, we'll take a ride out into the Gulf of Mexico to see dolphins and other sights.

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It's your choice. The best snorkeling on Panama City Beach, the peaceful boat ride, or both. This is your vacation, make it memorable.

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Based on our booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, this experience is likely to sell out through Viator. We will depart into Historic Grand Lagoon for a 25-minute relaxing cruise out to our snorkel area, Shell Island! Along the way, be on the lookout for dolphins and other sea animals in their natural habitat. When we arrive, we will anchor in the Gulf of Mexico or along Shell Island where you can snorkel for seashells and catch a glimpse of the underwater world, learn about local sea-life, or just relax and float while you take in the sun. You can also wade through the shallow water onto Shell Island to hunt for shells. After we have spent some time at Shell Island, we will end the trip with a ride out to the Gulf of Mexico to search for dolphins and sight-see along the way.

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Customers may cancel within 48 hours of their arrival time and receive a refund with a $5 service fee. Customers who cancel after the 48-hour period are ineligible for a refund. Unfavorable weather may result in the tour being rescheduled or a full refund. Customers are allowed to make changes to reservations without charge, as long as they're not within the 48-hour cancellation period. No-shows won't be refunded.

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Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC owns a boat that can carry up to 38 people. It is a 40-foot U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran. The boat can accommodate over 50 people. The boat's front has a large sundeck and a sunning net. There is a clean, modern restroom onboard. We also have two steps to the rear of the boat for snorkel trips.

Is Shell Island worth the trip






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

Frequently Asked Questions

While it’s true that dolphins can be seen pretty much anywhere along the Florida-Alabama coast, A few places where you are guaranteed to see these animals are Pier park, Shell island, and Sandestin. Panama city beach is home to so many dolphin tour companies like us. And we take pride in being the best dolphin tour company in Panama city that guarantees seeing dolphins..

Dolphins have always been a major draw for tourists visiting Florida. One of the best ways to see these and other aquatic wildlife is from a boat or a kayak.

It’s hard to believe that just about a decade ago, Alys Beach was just a sleepy little fishing village, but a series of events in the past few years turned the tiny Gulfside town into the hottest vacation spot in Florida.

The town has only a few hotels and cottages, so vacationers often have to stay outside the city, but that’s not a problem when you consider that the closest beach is just a short trip away. The main attraction in the charming seaside town of Alys Beach is the dolphin tours, which let you get up close and personal with the world’s second-most intelligent animal. The prices of a dolphin tour in Alys Beach depend on the length of the tour. we offer 2-hour trips, 3 hours and 4 hours trips.