Although we have everything you could need, you can still bring any item you wish. A towel, polarized glasses, sweater, or jacket are all good items to bring. The water is cooler than it is on land due to the breeze and open air boat. You can also bring snacks or drinks.
If conditions allow it, we sometimes have the opportunity to swim and snorkel alongside dolphins. They are wild dolphins and can think for themselves. We do NOT feed or harass dolphins. This is why we don't guarantee dolphin swimming. All boat tours are guided by the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Adventures at Sea offers two types of water-based tours, which is different from other companies. Waverunner Tours are for those who want to be more adventurous. The guide will take you around the bay and you can set the pace. You can choose to go slow, luxurious or race through the waves. We'll ensure you reach Shell Island safely and sound.
Your Captain will guide you - You'll learn from your captain how to interact best with the 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.
If conditions permit, sometimes we can snorkel with dolphins. They are wild dolphins that have their own mind. We do not feed, harass or harass dolphins. It is because of this that we cannot guarantee dolphin swimming. All our boat tours comply with and support the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Come and join us for a fun boat excursion and a chance to see bottlenose dolphins – one of nature’s most charismatic characters. Call (850) 754-2967 to reserve your spot on one of our Shell Island Dolphin Tours today!
Florida law prohibits dolphin swimming and feeding. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are present on the water to ensure these rules are adhered to. If you are lucky enough to encounter dolphins, they may approach your tour boat very close, providing you with a fantastic view and great photo opportunity. Shell Island Snorkel Tours are a great option if you want to see wild dolphins in the sea. The dolphins can sometimes swim right next to snorkelers.
It's one of the best places in Panama City Beach. Shallow pools can be found with fish and sea life. Plus the clear water in the Gulf is perfect to get out with the family. So bring your snorkeling gear or rent it from a local tour operator.
Shell Island is an undeveloped 7-mile long barrier island and beach that makes up the southern reach of St. Andrews State Park. Accessed via private boat or the official Shell Island Shuttle, the island is a local must-see location for visitors who want the pristine beach experience. Swimming and snorkeling are great.
Shell Island is a local must-see location for Panama City Beach visitors looking for the unspoiled white-sand beach experience. The island offers plenty of beach space and peaceful inshore waters where swimming and snorkeling are great.