Visitors, boaters and others have enjoyed Shell Island's beauty for many years. Since the 1800s, the county has been inhabited. The island is approximately 7 miles in length and the waters are alive with life. As you embark on your Dolphin Tour, you will see many seashells amongst the sugary white sandy sand. This unique attraction is a must-see on any family vacation to Panama City Beach.
Swim with Panama City’s resident pod of wild bottle-nosed dolphins in their natural home on your trip aboard super-fast boats specially designed for finding and visiting with the dolphins. Unlike the larger tour boats that carry up to 150 people, Blue Dolphin Tours carries only 6 passengers on some boats & 7-15 on other boats (children of all ages 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.
This three-hour Shell Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour will be your ultimate Panama City Beach experience!
Our Dolphin and Snorkeling Tours usually start by looking for wildlife. Our local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins can usually be found. Our guides and captains are natives and have extensive knowledge about the dolphin behaviors at Panama City Beach.
What should you bring? The majority of what you need is available onboard, but you have the option to bring anything. We recommend bringing a towel and polarized sunglasses, as well as a sweater or jacket. Because the open-air boat and breeze makes it more comfortable to be on the water than in the land, it's always cooler. You can also bring your own snacks or drinks. BYOB allowed.
We do everything possible to make the Waverunner tour safe and comfortable.
Relax and unwind, while your USCG Captain/Tour Guide takes you to view some spectacular sunsets and views only possible on the water. Enjoy your favorite drink and snacks as you enjoy the evening.
It's one of the best places in Panama City Beach. Shallow pools can be found with fish and sea life. Plus the clear water in the Gulf is perfect to get out with the family. So bring your snorkeling gear or rent it from a local tour operator.
Shell Island is an undeveloped 7-mile long barrier island and beach that makes up the southern reach of St. Andrews State Park. Accessed via private boat or the official Shell Island Shuttle, the island is a local must-see location for visitors who want the pristine beach experience. Swimming and snorkeling are great.
Shell Island is a local must-see location for Panama City Beach visitors looking for the unspoiled white-sand beach experience. The island offers plenty of beach space and peaceful inshore waters where swimming and snorkeling are great.