You can cover more ground with these watercraft in a shorter time, which is great if you're looking to explore more of the area. This tour is perfect for those who are looking to get a boost of adrenaline while surfing the waves.
These tours are ideal for those who want to explore both the land-and-sea aspects of Shell Island. The guided tour provides access to everything the island has to provide.
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!
The tours depart every two hours, so you have plenty of time to choose from. Sunset tours are also available!
Our Adventures At Sea guides will then tour around the waters of Shell Island to show you the home of one of the largest schools of bottlenose dolphins in the world. We know all their favorite places to hide—and the places where they love to show off.
If conditions are safe and suitable, you might be able swim and snorkel with dolphins. This could mean that you may have a chance to swim and snorkel with dolphins. But, this does not mean you can touch them. Wild dolphins have their own minds and are free to roam freely. Sometimes they will swim up to 3 feet from you. Other times, they will swim away from your face and you won't see them in the water. We don't feed or harass dolphins. We cannot guarantee swimming with dolphins. We do not believe that promising to swim with dolphins is ethical. We love the company of wild dolphins. On all of our boat tours, we follow and support the Marine Mammal Protection Act. If dolphins are in danger, we won't be able swim with them. It is at the captain's sole discretion.
Florida law requires that jet ski rentals be driven by a licensed driver. Drivers born after 1989 will have to pass a simple test in order to get a temporary boating safety permit.
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.
You can book a private tour to have the boat for you and up to 6 people, or you can book a public tour. Public tours allow up to six guests to share the boat with multiple people. Our tours can accommodate up to 6 people. To accommodate larger groups, we can take multiple boats.
We cruise around the waters of Shell Island, Grand Lagoon St. Andrews State Park St. Andrews Bay St. Andrews Bay Panama City Beach and look for any kind of wildlife or sea life. On our boat tours, we get to see many different kinds of wildlife. The conditions and the wildlife in the area affect the dolphin tours and snorkeling tours. Everyday is different. Our boat routes are constantly changing to offer you the best snorkeling or dolphin tour. Shell Island is home to a variety of marine life and snorkeling spots. We make stops at different places every day. This is a great thing because every trip you take with us you see something different. You are encouraged to tell your captain if there are any specific requests that you would like to see and do on your boat tour.
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Shell Island offers many activities, including boating, kayaking, hiking, snorkeling and boating. Because Shell Island is home several pods, bottlenose dolphin encounters are very popular.
New Pontoon Boat Rentals: Accommodations for up to 10 people or maximum weight (1600 lbs). Safety equipment provided.
Book a private boat tour and you will have the boat to yourself for between 2-6 guests. Or, book a tour that is open to all. We can accommodate up to 6 guests on public tours if we have multiple passengers. All of our tours allow for 6 guests. Multiple boats can be used to accommodate larger groups.
Panama City Beach is the ideal place to swim with dolphins. Panama City has a lot to offer, including wild dolphins and marine parks that have dolphins that are as excited to meet you as you are!
It is worth the effort once you reach it. This is some of my favorite water spots. It's almost like swimming in a pool. We were unsure what to expect so we decided to spend some time on the island. Expect to spend the whole day there!
The White Sand Beach of Dreams Shell Island in Florida is unique because it stretches for almost seven miles and has nothing but pure white sandy sand. It's a totally undeveloped area.