Our photos section and social media offer a glimpse into the wildlife we might see. Every image on our website and social media was taken while on our tour. We attempt to update our social channels often with new pictures and frequently take pictures so you can keep up to date and see what we are currently seeing. Our Instagram and Facebook pages will show you what we have seen over the last few days or weeks. They can be found at the bottom. It is not unusual to see turtles, sharks or dolphins.
These private tours can be booked for up six people and cost $400. That is less that $70/person. This tour is only 3 hours long, so it's a steal! This tour is open to infants and children, making it a wonderful option for those who want to share some memories with their child.
St. Andrew Bay dolphins live in wild environments. This makes it difficult to know when is the best time for them to be seen. The weather conditions, tide cycles, tides and availability, among other factors, can affect dolphin behavior. There are good chances of seeing dolphins when the sun is out, and the waters are calm and clear. Feeding activities will usually be observed on an outgoing wave. Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours is the best dolphin tour operator. It is usually available on the water most days of the year.
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
You will have more time for snorkeling, as the excursion lasts three hours.
These guided tours offer a unique opportunity to visit Shell Island from both land and water.
Although it is great to explore Shell Island with an expert, some visitors prefer to go slow. Renting a boat is the best way to do it. You can go out on the open waters and park where you like.
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A dolphin tour can also be a great sightseeing opportunity. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon. They cruise south and cross the pass between St. Andrew Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and Shell Island. While you can take in the beautiful view, spot seabirds and possibly a turtle, keep your eyes open for dolphins.
We have been taking guests on dolphin tours for many decades. We carefully follow all safety regulations to ensure the well-being of our guests and the dolphins. Additionally, our comfortable, safe tour boats are fully equipped and insured by the US Coast Guard. Our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours offer guests of all age a lot of enjoyment and safety. We are happy to accommodate guests with special accessibility needs.
To start off your tour, our guides will show you the beauty of Shell Island. This 7 mile stretch of undeveloped paradise is a barrier island that runs east to west between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. This is Florida at its most natural, far away from the theme parks and resorts. Shell Island is a home for endangered species like loggerhead sea turtles and piping plovers, and is known for the abundance of beautiful shells that are found on the beaches.
Snorkeling in Panama City Beach - Dolphin snorkel trips This 3 hour excursion gives you more time to explore the area.
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Shell Island Dolphin Tours offers pontoon rentals, so you and your group can explore Shell Island at your own pace. You can rent a 12 passenger pontoon boat for $189 for 4 hours or $299 for 8 hours.
Landscape and Wildlife Shell Island is dotted with palm trees and pine trees, as well as sea oats and dunes.
Shell Island is not a concession island. The sun, sand and water can make people hungry and thirsty. You can also bring your usual beach equipment, such as towels, sunscreen, and hats. You can bring your own beach chairs, floats and fishing rods. Be sure to leave enough space on the boat for people!
It is illegal to bring home any living fauna, including starfish or sand dollars, on Hilton Head. You could face a $500 fine. Lucas stated that it is quite common for animals to be stranded in such a way that they have already expired or are close to expiring by the time they're noticed.