Your trip on super-fast boats is designed to help you find and visit the dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours can only carry 6 passengers on some boats and 7-15 people on other boats (children of any age included). Shell Island Dolphin Tours can quickly get you on the water wearing your snorkel gear without the disruptions and splashing that large groups often cause. Your captain will show you the best way to interact with dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. We'll take you into the water before the dolphins arrive. So the dolphins will come to you rather than swim away. Find wildlife like birds of prey, pelicans underwater creatures and herons. Shells and Sand Dollars are found on Shell Island. Enjoy snorkeling in the flats of seagrass and exploring St. Andrews Bay, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
The tours are available at all times, with a departure every two hours. There are many time slots to choose. Sunset tours also available
Note that not all tour companies and rental jet skis have the same minimum age requirements as other companies. Therefore, this option may not be suitable for families with children.
Pontoons are easy to drive and can be rented without any prior experience. St. Andrew's Bay's water is smooth so it doesn't matter if you're a novice at boat captaining.
If the weather is safe and clear, you may have the opportunity to swim and snorkel among dolphins. This means that we might get to go into the water near the dolphins. It does not necessarily mean that they will allow you to touch them. They are wild dolphins, and have their own mind. Sometimes they will come within 3 feet of you. Other times they will swim away and you won't be able to see them while in the water. We do not feed, harass or harass dolphins. We don't guarantee that you will swim with dolphins. We believe that promising swimming with dolphins is not ethical. We welcome wild dolphins into our lives on their terms. All boat tours are conducted in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act. We won't swim with dolphins that are swimming in dangerous areas. This is entirely up to the captain.
Shell Island Dolphin Tours offers pontoon rentals, so you and your group can explore Shell Island at your own pace. You can rent a 12 passenger pontoon boat for $189 for 4 hours or $299 for 8 hours.
Dolphin Shell IslandYou 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!
New Pontoon Boat Rentals: Accommodations for up to 10 people or maximum weight (1600 lbs). Safety equipment provided.
These tours include in-water interactions. The knowledgeable guides will take the group to a dolphin hotspot where they can allow you to swim with the dolphins.
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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.
You can see dolphins all year at Panama City Beach. Our dolphin tours allow you to experience wild dolphins in the natural habitat of their home. We will literally go the extra mile for you! We depart from a marina which is located close to where dolphins live. This gives you the best chance to spot them.
If the conditions allow, you may be able to swim with and snorkel alongside dolphins. We may be able to swim in the same area as the dolphins. However, you won't be able touch them. These dolphins are wild and can have their own thoughts. Sometimes they can swim within 3 feet of your body, other times they may swim away from you. We don't feed dolphins or harass them. Swimming with dolphins is not guaranteed. We don't believe it ethical to promise'swimming' with dolphins. We are happy to be able to interact with wild dolphins. All of our boat tours follow the Marine Mammal Protection Act guidelines. We will not allow dolphins to swim in areas that are unsafe for us to swim. The captain can decide.
These tours leave every two hours so there is plenty of time for you to pick from. Sunset tours are also possible!
You can also paddle along the shorelines at St. Andrews State Park, and visit the Lower Grand Lagoon or Sandy Point. You can also plan a day on Shell Island by renting a kayak. This package includes tickets for the Shell Island Shuttle and a kayak that will be ready when you arrive on the island.
Sanibel Island Sanibel Island is perhaps the most well-known of all the Florida beaches for its shelling. This is both a pro as well as a con. It is a well-deserved reputation, and there are always lots of shells on Sanibel Island.
Panama City Beach is best visited between May and October. The area has an average of 320 sunny days per year. However, the late spring, summer, and early fall provide the best air and water temperatures.