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.
Are you looking for a more adventurous dolphin tour on Shell Island? Jet skis allow you to enjoy dolphins in their natural habitat.
Whether you know exactly what you want to see and do, or just know you want a day out on the open water, the guides at Adventures at Sea can help you explore the gorgeous ocean that surrounds Panama City Beach. Each tour is approximately two hours long. Book online today and reserve what is sure to be the most beautiful and exciting part of your Florida Gulf vacation.
On your trip with Shell Island Dolphin Tours, you will be able to swim with Panama City’s resident pods of wild bottlenose dolphins. These boats are super fast and specifically designed for visiting the dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours does not carry more than 150 people. Instead, 6 passengers can be on certain boats and 7-15 others. Children of all ages are welcome to join us. Our snorkel gear can be put on quickly so you don't have to splash around and scare the dolphins away. Your Captain is Your Guide - Your private captain will help you learn how to interact well with the dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. - You'll be able to swim in the ocean before the dolphins arrive. Dolphins are more likely than not to swim away to us if we do this. See wildlife such as birds, pelicans (underwater creatures), and herons. Shells, sand dollars, and other treasures can be found on Shell Island. Explore St. Andrews Bay & the Gulf of Mexico with snorkelers.
St. Andrew Bay hosts one of world's largest resident populations (the iconic gray dolphins) of bottlenose dolphins. This is the area most people are most familiar with from movies, television and marine parks. Although the dolphins of St. Andrew Bay may be wild animals, they are used the human presence. Boaters are often found among a group that is swimming, feeding, or playing with dolphins.
What should we take? Although we have most of the items you'll need, you can also bring your own. If the temperature is less than 80 degrees, we recommend you bring a towel and polarized sunglasses. The breeze makes it cooler on open-air boats. You can also bring snacks and beverages. The consumption of alcohol is permitted!
Panama City Beach's dolphin tours offer boat rentals and jet skiing rentals to the shell island. Take our 2-hour jet ski ride to see wild dolphins. See dolphins in their natural environment. You can rent a pontoonboat to travel to beautiful shell islands. Half day or full-day accommodations. Take a boat cruise to explore shell island. This trip gives you the opportunity to snorkel on the island and find shells. Relax and enjoy the sunset cruise. Jet ski rental for 1hr is also available upon request. For the best possible accommodation, reservations are strongly recommended.
St. Andrew Bay is home of one of the largest populations of bottlenose dolphins in the world. These are the famous gray dolphins most people know from TV, movies and marine parks. Although the dolphins of St. Andrew Bay live in wild environments, they are used to humans and boaters often find themselves amongst a group of feeding, swimming and playing dolphins.
Shell Island Dolphin Tours can also accommodate larger groups. Please call ahead if you are more than six people to verify availability.
Note that not all tour companies and rental jet skis have the same minimum age requirements as other companies. Therefore, this option may not be suitable for families with children.
We invite you to join us for a fun boat trip and a chance see bottlenose Dolphins, one of the most charismatic and fascinating creatures in nature. Call (850). 754-2967 to book your spot on one our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours.
The dolphins of Panama City Beach are all year long! For your dolphin tour, we go the extra mile (or 10, depending on how far you want to travel) in order to help you realize your wild dolphin dream! We leave from a marina very close to dolphins, so you will have the best chance possible to see them.
Dolphins live in Panama City Beach all year! To fulfill your wild dolphin-seeking dream, we will go an extra mile or ten to get you on your dolphin tour. You will have the best chance to see the dolphins in their natural habitat, as we depart from a marina close to the area.
Let's take an overview of some of the most popular Shell Island dolphin tours, for those who wish to see dolphins in natural habitat.
Day visits are available from 8am to 8pm depending on tide, so there is plenty of time for you to explore, enjoy, and relax. Day visits are canceled when the Camp site is full. This is for safety and health reasons. We apologize if this causes any problems. Before you leave for the Island, it is best to call us before leaving.
What is the best time to see dolphins in Florida? The best time to see dolphins in Florida is from May through August. You are most likely to see them between 10 and noon and then again from 2 p.m. until it gets dark.
Swimming in the ocean can bring you many surprises. Most likely, alligators are not one of these things. Alligators can tolerate salt water for short periods of time, but they are mostly freshwater animals that live in swampy areas, streams, lakes and rivers.