All snorkelers are covered in water so they can move around as they wish. Your family will feel safe knowing they are having the most wonderful time possible.
You would like to book a private tour of the dolphins for your group? Customers can add time to their private dolphin tour, starting at 2 or 3 hour, to add extra activities such as snorkeling, island time, etc. Each boat can hold 6 people. Your captain will guide you in how to enter the water to see dolphins in their natural habitat. Next, enjoy a guided snorkeling tour to view other sea creatures around Shell Island.
Our guides have spent many years studying dolphin behavior and are experts in locating them. They also safely guide our guests how to get into the water and observe the dolphins in their natural environment. Your captain will also snorkel with you, showing you starfish, pufferfish and welch conchs.
Safety is our main concern and all our tours are conducted by highly-trained crews with great discretion. Our boats are comfortable and have in-water staircases for safe return to the boat.
Rent a pontoon boat for the day and be your own captain! We have pontoon boats for rent for visitors who wish to be their captain. Our Seafari Map will be sent to you with the directions to our favorite snorkeling spots, sandbars and common dolphin areas.
When you visit Panama City Beach, you have an opportunity to explore the beautiful white sand beaches, the emerald waves and water of the Gulf of Mexico, St. Andrews State Park, Shell Island and the beautiful St. Andrews Bay.
If you charter a private boat, you own the boat. This allows you to personalize your tour the way you want. For private tours, we can accommodate 6 guests plus our captain.
Panama City Beach is the perfect spot for beginners to get the feel of snorkeling and it is also a great place to start a snorkel safari. Exploring along the jetty and out toward the entrance to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico will offer the chance to spot tropical fish, crabs, rays, and other small marine animals.
Generally, there is a good chance of seeing dolphins any time the sun is out and the water is calm and clear. Feeding activities are normally seen on an outgoing tide. Your best bet is to choose a dolphin tour operator like Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours that is on the water nearly every day of the year.