Private tours are ideal for groups that desire a more intimate experience or want to avoid being exposed to other groups. Another benefit of private tours is the flexibility to determine how long you will stay in a given area.
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.
You can get off the boat to explore Shell Island. Shell Island is open for exploration. You can also collect seashells and go snorkeling. Shell Island is only accessible via boat. It measures approximately 7 mi long. Shell island is home to some of Florida's most beautiful beaches and a diverse ecosystem. Shell Island is a paradise for nature-lovers!
All of our snorkeling tours include snorkeling gear. We regularly visit many different snorkeling locations. Each day we make changes to our snorkeling locations. Our local snorkeling spots are constantly changing. We make every effort to get you to the best snorkeling spots on the day of your Dolphin and Snorkeling trip. We frequently snorkel in artificial reefs, sandbars and seagrass beds. We will do everything possible to take you to the best spots.
This tour takes guests to the best places for snorkeling and swimming alongside dolphins. You will learn everything about the underwater world around this island from your guides as you cruise by.
These tours feature in-water interactions. Our expert guides will lead you to a dolphin hotspot, where you'll be able to swim with the local dolphins.
You can swim with Panama City's wild bottle-nose dolphins on your trip in super-fast boats that are specially built for visiting and finding them. Shell Island Dolphin Tours is smaller than larger boats, which can carry between 150 and 150 people. We only take 6 people on certain boats and 7-15 on others boats, with children of all ages. You can be in the water quickly with your snorkel gear on without any disruptions or splashing that large groups cause, which often scares the dolphins away. Your Captain will teach you how to interact with dolphins. For example, it is better to swim parallel to them than to reach out and touch them. Swim with Dolphins – We will put you in the water prior to the dolphins arrive. This will make it more likely that the dolphins swim to us rather than to us. You can see wildlife such as birds of prey and pelicans, along with underwater creatures, herons, and even underwater creatures. Shells and sand dollars can be found in the Shell Island area. Explore St. Andrews Bay or the Gulf of Mexico by snorkeling grass flats.
Private tours for up to 6 persons are $400, or less than $70/person. It's a bargain for a 3-hour tour. It is great for families with children and infants, as it allows you to create memories together.
St. Andrew Bay houses one of most populous populations of bottlenoses. They are the iconic gray dolphins many people associate with television, movies, or marine parks. Although the dolphins in St. Andrew Bay are wild, they are comfortable around humans. It is not uncommon for boaters to see dolphins swimming, feeding and playing on the Bay.
Another great aspect of jet ski tours are the dolphins that get curious about the jet ski wake. This is a bonus!
We encourage it. Whether you’re traveling solo and want a peaceful moment at this uninhabited slice of paradise, cruising with your special someone and hoping to have a few romantic moments alone, or exploring with your family and wanting to search for souvenir seashells and sand dollars, our guides know all the best spots to visit.
A dolphin tour is a wonderful way to see the area. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea, Lower Grand Lagoon. On the way to Shell Island, they cross the pass between St. Andrew Bay (the Gulf of Mexico) and cruise south. The view is breathtaking and you may spot seabirds or sea turtles. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins.
For groups looking for an intimate experience, or who wish to be more COVID-friendly, private tours are great. Private tours offer another benefit: you have the ability to decide how long you would like to stay in a particular area.
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Shell Island can be crowded during peak hours. But if you go at the right moment, you will find many shells. If you're lucky enough to go, the Panama City beaches will be awash with shells. You can find a lot of shells if you go in the morning, when the tide is low.
Walking about a mile along a beautiful beach, from one end of the island to another side, takes approximately half an hour.
Panama City Beach, Go Where the Dolphins Are Shell Island is 7 Miles of amazing beach bliss across the water from Saint Andrew's Park. This natural wonder is a great place to swim with dolphins in Panama City Beach.