Can You Swim With Dolphins In Outer Banks

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Florida law prohibits dolphins being swam with and touched by humans. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers will be on the water to make sure that the rules are observed. There are chances that dolphins will approach your boat from close range, offering you great views and great photos. Shell Island Snorkel Tours offer the chance to encounter wild dolphins in water. Sometimes, the dolphins swim close to snorkelers.

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If you decide to go this route, be sure to ask our team to point out dolphin hotspot areas on the map so that you know where to encounter

Because we are exploring the dolphins’ natural habitat, it’s always possible that we won’t be able to find where the dolphins are playing today. However, our guides have been doing this for years, and know all the places the dolphins love to be. Virtually all of our tours encounter at least a few of the dolphins that make up the largest population of wild dolphins in the world.

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If conditions are safe and suitable, you might be able swim and snorkel with dolphins. This could mean that you may have a chance to swim and snorkel with dolphins. But, this does not mean you can touch them. Wild dolphins have their own minds and are free to roam freely. Sometimes they will swim up to 3 feet from you. Other times, they will swim away from your face and you won't see them in the water. We don't feed or harass dolphins. We cannot guarantee swimming with dolphins. We do not believe that promising to swim with dolphins is ethical. We love the company of wild dolphins. On all of our boat tours, we follow and support the Marine Mammal Protection Act. If dolphins are in danger, we won't be able swim with them. It is at the captain's sole discretion.

Book a private boat tour and you will have the boat to yourself for between 2-6 guests. Or, book a tour that is open to all. We can accommodate up to 6 guests on public tours if we have multiple passengers. All of our tours allow for 6 guests. Multiple boats can be used to accommodate larger groups.

Can You Swim With Dolphins In Outer Banks
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Are you looking for a private Dolphin Tour with more? Dolphin Seafari also offers snorkeling and walking tours.

Want to take a more sporty dolphin tour around Shell Island, California? Jet skis provide a fun and exciting way to view dolphins in the wild.

Can you get to Shell Island without a boat

No trip to the Gulf Coast of Florida is complete without taking the time to explore the area around Shell Island. From seeing the sites of St. Andrews Bay and then snorkeling in the shallows, to seeing a school of wild dolphins in their natural habitat and then finding your own slice of beach paradise, the cruises offered by Adventures at Sea are quite simply the best offered anywhere in Panama City Beach.

The tours are available at all times, with a departure every two hours. There are many time slots to choose. Sunset tours also available

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Dolphin-watching

If the conditions allow, you may be able to swim with and snorkel alongside dolphins. We may be able to swim in the same area as the dolphins. However, you won't be able touch them. These dolphins are wild and can have their own thoughts. Sometimes they can swim within 3 feet of your body, other times they may swim away from you. We don't feed dolphins or harass them. Swimming with dolphins is not guaranteed. We don't believe it ethical to promise'swimming' with dolphins. We are happy to be able to interact with wild dolphins. All of our boat tours follow the Marine Mammal Protection Act guidelines. We will not allow dolphins to swim in areas that are unsafe for us to swim. The captain can decide.

Top Rated Attraction in PCB Florida. Ask about private trips that you can take with your family. While the trip may be more expensive, it is worth every penny. For more information regarding pricing and requirements, please contact us

Where are the shells on Shell Island

We offer the opportunity to step off the boat and explore Shell Island. Shell Island offers many opportunities for snorkeling, exploration, collecting sea shells and more. Shell Island is a nature reserve that can only be reached by watercraft. It measures 7 miles long. Shell Island has one of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches Florida has to offer. Shell Island is an absolute paradise for nature lovers.

A dolphin tour makes for a fantastic sightseeing experience. All tour boats leave Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon. Then they cruise south across the pass between St. Andrew Bay & the Gulf of Mexico to reach Shell Island. Enjoy the views and look out for sea birds, sea turtles, and dolphins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shell Island: All alcoholic beverages are allowed year-round except for March.

There are many species of dolphins that can be found in Panama City Beach. However, the most common and well-known dolphins are the bottlenose dolphins.

$279.99 per person/ Participants must measure 48 inches to be eligible for the Royal Swim program. A paying adult must accompany children between 48 and 54 inches (1 adult per child).