The majority of what you will need is available on board. However, you can always bring your own items. You should always bring a towel, polarized sunglasses, and a jacket or sweater just in case. The water is cooler than the land, thanks to the breeze from the open boat. You can bring your own snacks and beverages.
We offer you the chance to board the boat to explore Shell Island. Shell Island can be explored, collected seashells, and you can snorkel around it. Shell Island, a nature preserve, is only accessible by boat. It measures about 7 miles. Shell Island boasts a rich ecosystem with some of Florida's most stunning, unspoiled beaches. Shell Island is the perfect place for nature lovers!
Shell Island Dolphin Tours is able to accommodate larger groups, so call ahead to confirm availability if you have more than six guests.
Looking to have the dolphin adventure of a lifetime? Shell Island Dolphin Tours offers the best in guided dolphin tours, private charters, and more! Explore the waters of Panama City Beach and Shell Island with us as your guide. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
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.
Do you want a more active dolphin tour of Shell Island? Jet skis can be a fun way for dolphins to get close to their natural habitat.
The Shell Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour, which lasts three hours, is a must-do while visiting Panama City Beach.
Enjoy a trip on super-fast boats designed to allow you to swim with wild bottle-nosed dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours has a smaller number of passengers than the larger boats that can hold up to 150 people. With your snorkel gear on, we can get you in the water quickly without causing any splashing or disruptions. This is often what scares the dolphins away. Your knowledgeable captain will guide you in how to interact best with the dolphins. This includes swimming parallel to the dolphins and not swimming towards them or reaching for them. Swim with Dolphins--We'll get you in the water before they arrive. The dolphins will be more likely to swim towards us than away, this way. Explore wildlife, including birds of Prey, pelicans and underwater creatures. Shells and sanddollars can be found at Shell Island. You can snorkel the flats of sand grass and visit St. Andrews Bay as well as the Gulf of Mexico.
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.
For groups who want a more personal experience or wish to keep their group from being too exposed to other groups, private tours are a great option. Private tours also offer the option to choose how long you wish to stay in one area.
Since long, guests have enjoyed dolphin tours with us. We adhere to all safety and welfare guidelines. Additionally, all safety equipment required for US Coast Guard compliance is available on board our safe, comfortable boat tour boats. Our Panama City Beach Dolphin tours offer a safe, fun and enjoyable experience for guests of all ages. We make every effort to accommodate guests with disabilities, so please let our staff know.
All snorkeling trips include complete snorkeling gear. There are many places to snorkel that we visit regularly. Our snorkeling destinations change daily. It is always changing the conditions at our local snorkeling locations. We aim to take you snorkeling sites that offer the most clear and calm conditions on the day. We often snorkel artificial reefs, sandbars, seagrass beds and sandbars. We will travel a lot to find the best spots in the region.
Relax and enjoy the company of your USCG captain/tourguide as you watch stunning sunsets from the water. You can bring your favorite beverage or snack to enjoy the evening.
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.
4. Only wear a swimsuit. Wearing sunscreen, oils, or perfumes is not recommended for dolphins.
For residents of Bay County, it is the crown jewel. It also attracts many visitors to the area and helps our economy. The St. Andrews State Park is responsible for the western half of Shell Island. It is part of the Florida Parks System.
Only accessible by boat Shell Island can only be reached by boat or by other watercraft. It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the trip and you will pass through St.