Pontoons make it easy to drive. St. Andrew's Bay's water quality is exceptional, so you don't need to worry about being a first-time captain.
You can’t visit Panama City Beach without exploring the beauty of Shell IslandDolphins are such majestic creatures, and interacting with them in their natural habitat is an experience like no other.
Snorkeling in Panama City Beach - Dolphin snorkel trips This 3 hour excursion gives you more time to explore the area.
Shell Island is covered by the As we said, there's so much to see and do on Shell Island. Split charters allow visitors to snorkel and interact with dolphins, making the most of their time.
The tours depart every two hours, so you have plenty of time to choose from. Sunset tours are also available!
"St. Andrews bay is home to more than 2,900 species. It is America's most varied estuary. The clear waters of St. Andrews Bay can hold almost every species you could imagine. It is also one coast estuary with the highest risk. We must continue to protect it. Mike Brim Executive Director St. Andrews Bay Environmental Science Team.
Relax and enjoy as your USCG Captain/tour guide takes to the water to show you some amazing sunsets. Enjoy your favorite drink and snacks as you enjoy the evening.
For many years, we have been taking guests on dolphin tour with us. We follow all safety precautions to ensure that our guests are safe and that the dolphins are well-being. All safety equipment required by US Coast Guard is included on our comfortable and stable tour boats. All guests will have a great time on our Panama City Beach Dolphin tour. We do our best to accommodate guests who have special access requirements, so let us know.
Florida regulations require that the primary driver of jet ski rentals must have a valid driver’s permit. Drivers born after 1988 are required to pass a quick test to obtain temporary boating safety certificates.
These tours are ideal for those who want to explore both the land-and-sea aspects of Shell Island. The guided tour provides access to everything the island has to provide.
Fun PCB offers 2-hour jet ski tours for $120 These tours are quite expensive but they offer something different.
There is almost everything that you need, but you are free to bring whatever you want. For any emergency, you should bring a towel and polarized sunglasses. The breeze and open-air boat make it cooler than it is on land. Snacks and drinks are welcome.
Shell Island offers many activities. These include kayaking (boating), hiking (snorkeling), and boating. Shell Island has many pods that include the magnificent bottlenose dolphin, making them very popular.
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.
About twenty minutes. The ride to the island takes about twenty minutes. There are great opportunities to spot manatees, turtles, and dolphins along the way. On the ferry boat, we often see seabirds on our journey to Shell Key.
Destin. Destin is often referred to by many as the Florida beach where the water is clearest. This beach is special. It is because of the Choctawhatchee Bay, just beyond the beach, that acts as a filter, taking in the darker soil and leaving clear water atop Destin’s fine quartz sand. 6 September 2021
Snorkeling in the Jetties A popular spot is the "children’s pool", which is how locals refer the calm, protected waters behind Shell Island Jetty. The protected swimming area at the southern end St. Andrews State Park is another good spot.