The waters surrounding Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park offer the best snorkeling opportunities in Panama City Beach. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC provides access to this undeveloped barrier island of 700 acres that spans 7 miles. It is a protected area where water and land are kept in a natural state that allows for marine life to flourish.
It is up to you. The best snorkeling in Panama City Beach. A boat tour is a relaxing way to enjoy the area. You make your vacation memorable.
If you’re looking for a coral reef environment for snorkeling, of course you won’t find that at Panama City Beach, but snorkelers report visibility of up to 20 feet, lots of fish, and lots of smaller hermit crabs and other wildlife close to the shore that kids can enjoy. And once you’re done snorkeling, you can explore the nature trails, a cookout, or bird-watch.
Based on Viator's past 30 day booking data, and information from our provider, this experience is most likely to sell quickly through Viator. We will be departing Historic Grand Lagoon to take a relaxing 25 minute cruise out to Shell Island, our snorkel area. You should be looking out for dolphins or other sea animals as they are in their natural habitats. Our boat will dock in the Gulf of Mexico. Shell Island is the next stop. There you can snorkel, find seashells, learn about the marine life around the area, or simply relax and take in the sunshine. You can also explore the shallows of Shell Island and hunt for shells. After some time spent at Shell Island we will continue our trip to the Gulf of Mexico, where we will search for dolphins. We'll also be stopping to sight-see along this route.
It's entirely up to you. Enjoy the best snorkeling and boat tours in Panama City Beach. You have the opportunity to make it unforgettable.
Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC offers gear rental as well as an excursion to Shell Island. There are some additional perks. With an informative local guide, you'll spend three hours snorkeling off the deck of a catamaran. The local guide will be available to answer any questions you may have about the wildlife around you, and point out the best spots to find great seashells. They also bring stand-up paddleboards with them for the ride which you are welcome to use. Island Time's excellent customer service, spacious, well-maintained catamarans and famous rum punch make them a contender for guided snorkel tours.
Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC’s boat is a 40ft, U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran capable of carrying up to 38 guests. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC provides seating for 50 guests. A large sunning area and deck seating are located at the boat's entrance. Two steps are available from the back to access the bathroom and the one-stop shop for your toilet needs.
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.