Your trip on super-fast boats is designed to help you find and visit the dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours can only carry 6 passengers on some boats and 7-15 people on other boats (children of any age included). Shell Island Dolphin Tours can quickly get you on the water wearing your snorkel gear without the disruptions and splashing that large groups often cause. Your captain will show you the best way to interact with dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. We'll take you into the water before the dolphins arrive. So the dolphins will come to you rather than swim away. Find wildlife like birds of prey, pelicans underwater creatures and herons. Shells and Sand Dollars are found on Shell Island. Enjoy snorkeling in the flats of seagrass and exploring St. Andrews Bay, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
These private tours cost $400 for up 6 people. That's less than $70 per head. For a 3 hour tour, that's an incredible deal! You can bring your infant or child along on this tour. It's a great way to create lasting memories with your baby.
If the conditions are safe, you might get the chance to swim or snorkel with dolphins. This means we might be able get in the water right next to the dolphins. You will not be able to touch the dolphins in any way. They are wild dolphins with a mind of their very own. They will sometimes swim close to you at times. Dolphins are not fed or harassed by us. Swimming with dolphins is not something we guarantee. We feel that promising "swimming" with dolphins would be unethical. We appreciate the wild dolphins as they are. All our boat tours comply with and support the Marine Mammal Protection Act. If dolphins swim in unsafe areas for us to swim, we won't allow them to enter the water. This decision is up to captain.
This tour takes tourists to the best snorkeling spots and stops for swimming with dolphins. Our guides will take you to the best spots to snorkel and swim with dolphins.
Limit six guests per Panama City Beach Dolphin Tour. This allows our guests to enjoy St. Andrew Bay and interact with the tour captain. You are able to take pictures and video and ask any questions as the captain brings you as close to the dolphins as possible. He is respectful and will not cause harm to them.
We are currently not offering dolphin tours. They will soon be available! The chance to see wild bottlenose dolphins in the natural environment is an unforgettable experience that will create memorable Panama City Beach vacation memories. We are happy to invite you to join us for one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours. This will make your Panama City Beach vacation unforgettable.
For groups looking for an intimate experience, or who wish to be more COVID-friendly, private tours are great. Private tours offer another benefit: you have the ability to decide how long you would like to stay in a particular area.
You can choose to book a private charter and have the boat your way for 2 - 6 guests or book a guided tour. On public tours, multiple guests can be seated on the same boat. All our tours are limited to six guests. You can have more people on our tours by booking multiple boats.
Unwind and relax while your USCG captain/tour guide takes the group to see some stunning sunsets and views only available on the water. Enjoy your favorite beverage and snacks while you relax.
Private tours for up to 6 persons are $400, or less than $70/person. It's a bargain for a 3-hour tour. It is great for families with children and infants, as it allows you to create memories together.
These watercraft are great for exploring the local area and cover more distance in a shorter amount of time. This tour is great if you want to experience a bit of adrenaline running the waves.
Private tours are perfect for groups that want to have a more intimate experience and/or to reduce exposure to other groups to make their trips more COVID-friendly. You can also choose how long to stay in an area on private tours.
Only six people can take the Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours. The tour allows guests to explore St. Andrew Bay with ease, get to know the captain, and even see the dolphins. As your captain takes the tour boat to the dolphins as close as possible, you can ask questions, take photos, and shoot video. However, he will be respectful of their needs and not cause any harm.
Shell Island Dolphin Tours is able to accommodate larger groups, so call ahead to confirm availability if you have more than six guests.
Shell Island is a nature preserve without any restrooms or other visitor facilities, such as trash bins, picnic tables or shade pavilions. There is no trash collection service. Island visitors are expected to take all their trash with them when they leave the Island.
The Florida Keys Islamorada, Key Largo and Key Largo have become popular places for wild dolphins to be seen. You can see dolphins year-round in the Florida Keys.
Between January and mid April is the best time to travel to Panama. This is the hottest time of year, and it shows Panama at its best. It's worth visiting Panama in the other months of the year to enjoy local festivals and events.