This was the highlight of our Florida vacation. We felt secure, enjoyed our trip, and also learned a lot. Captain Jack was kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating."
The water is home to a variety of birds. There are raptors like bald and ospreys. There are also shorebirds like great blu egrets and great blue herons. You can also see seabirds like magnificent frigatebirds. Sometimes we see deer.
Cruises depart daily depending on the number of participants. In the Fall/Winter, Sundays/Mondays are generally closed due to low interest. However, the booking schedule will show all closed days. As the seasons change, departure times may vary so check the calendar frequently for any updates.
Our Dolphin & Island Tours last approximately 3 hours. Seasonally, departure times may vary. We currently leave the dock at 9:00 am and 12:30 pm.
Dolphins are an aquatic mammal that can be found all over the globe. The bottlenose dolphin is Florida's most popular dolphin. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC is famous for its iconic grey dolphin. Americans have been seeing dolphins performing tricks for fish for many years at different marine attractions across the country. In recent years, however, there have been more protections for wild dolphins.
Our dolphin and island tours take you to Shell Island, where you can also observe dolphins. We can walk along the shore, look for shells, wade and swim in the protected waters. You will also see a variety of marine species.
These friendly local captains have decades experience on the waters of this area and are knowledgeable about dolphins, manatees, as well as other marine life. They love to show you the natural beauty and will be happy to tailor your trip.
"We had such a great time today snorkeling with dolphins and playing on Shell Island. I highly recommend Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC. This was the highlight our vacation. - Christy
You will find some of the most beautiful beaches and snorkeling spots on Florida's coasts! Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe offer adventure options.
Our guides have spent many years studying dolphin behavior and are skilled at finding them and instructing guests how to get into the water to observe them in their natural environment. Your captain will also snorkel with you, showing you starfish, pufferfish and welch conchs.
Your captain will instruct you on the safest & best means of interacting with the dolphins. Snorkeling in our area can be world class. Enjoy watching birds of prey as well as the underwater world of SeaTurtles, Stingray, Seahorses, Starfish & Sand dollars.
“This was a highlight of our Florida trip. We felt safe, really enjoyed ourselves, and learned some things too. Captain Jack was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.”
Cruises depart daily based on participation. In the Fall and Winter, Sundays and Mondays are typically closed due to low demand, but the booking calendar will reflect all closed out days. Departure times change with the seasons so be sure to check the calendar for any time changes.
Are you looking for fun seafari activities near Panama City Beach Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC provides the best in guided snorkeling, dolphin excursions, pontoon boats rentals, and much more!
Harassment can be described as pursuing, torturing, or chasing animals and any other act that could disrupt their natural behavior. This list should also include jumping in the water. Let wild dolphins swim ethically.
The famed East Pass of Destin is Man-Made. They started digging a path from Choctawhatchee Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. They clearly had the right idea. The flood waters were released the day after the digging started and they rushed through creating what we now call the East Pass.
Shell island beach was visited twice by us. The first time we paid $7.50 to park on the "island". We drove a bit further along the coast to Llanddwywe, where we found a public parking lot. It is a beautiful, clean beach.