"Captain Jack made sure we were exactly where we needed to be in order to see the dolphins swimming underneath our feet. It was quite an experience.
Captain Jack was phenomenal. He was extremely knowledgeable. He let us decide what was important and we selected dolphin sighting for the majority of time.”
Looking to have the dolphin adventure of a lifetime? Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC offers the best in guided dolphin tours, private charters, and more! Explore the waters of Panama City Beach and Shell Island with us as your guide. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
After many years of watching dolphins in their natural habitats, our guides are well-versed in locating them and instructing our guests how to safely enter the water. You will be accompanied by your captain to snorkel alongside starfish, pufferfishes, welch cones, sanddollars and other sea creatures.
We also often see manatees. Manatees can be seen if conditions permit. However, we prefer passive observation so that they are not tempted to approach us.
Panama City Dolphin Tours LLC offers Shell Island and Panama City Beach Snorkeling trips for up to 12 guests. There are no more than 6 people per boat. This makes it more personal and interactive, but also safer as you will not be sharing the boat or with others.
We'll bring you as close and as safe as possible to dolphins. It is up to the dolphins to decide how near they want to go and how much interaction. We practice what we call passive observation. This means, in simple terms, that we allow dolphins to come and visit us. Our guests are often treated to amazing encounters with our dolphins in St. Andrews Bay.
Based on participant participation, cruises depart daily. The booking calendar will include all closed days. Sundays and Mondays in Winter and Fall are closed due to low demand. You should check the calendar as departure times can change with the seasons.
It is important to remember that dolphins can be wild animals. We know where they are likely to be but rarely do we see them. You can choose to relax on the deck or close to the water when you book your Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC tour. We will do our best to ensure you don't miss this beautiful piece of Florida's natural beauty. Call us now to reserve your date
Panama City Beach visitors will love a dolphin ride. Waverunners can also be taken on this adventure. Our tour boats offer comfort and safety for children or adults who want to just relax while we search wild dolphins. You can also record video and take photos to ensure that your trip is memorable.
Private tours are available to reserve the entire boat only for you. This is your personalized tour. You can personalize your tour. Six guests max per private charter
Dolphins are a loose grouping of different aquatic mammals that live all over the world. In Florida, the most common dolphin is the bottlenose dolphin. The iconic grey dolphin that Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC made famous. For many years, Americans were used to see dolphins perform tricks for fish at various marine attractions around the country. But in recent years, more protections have been put in place around wild dolphins.
Dolphin Tours & Snorkel Tours along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico make for unforgettable experiences. Our tours take you to an island where you will be able to see the dolphins up close. This is a unique and memorable experience. Our tours will take us to the island for snorkeling, shelling exploration, and other activities.
We’ll put you in the water before the dolphins arrive. That way, the dolphins are more likely to come to us rather than swim away. Unlike the larger tour boats that carry up to 150 people, Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC carries only 6 passengers (children included). We can have you in the water with your snorkel gear on quickly and without all the splashing and disruptions that large groups create, often frightening the dolphins away. We have 5 identical boats for larger groups, up to 30 persons limited to 6 per boat. We also have a new Large Family Dolphin for up to 15 passengers.
Dolphin Swim Adventures are $170 for adults and $140 for children, plus tax.
Dolphinaria might have you believe that dolphins are not apex predators of the ocean. They can kill sharks and should be treated accordingly. The aggressive nature of dolphins can make them dangerous to humans, other dolphins and even cause self-harm. The majority of dolphins found in the United States are kept in captivity. However, they are not domesticated.
To satisfy their curiosity, dolphins might swim alongside boats. Dolphins are often drawn to the wake of a boat, which causes a disturbance to the water's surface. They will jump out of the water and appear to be playing in the wake when they do this.