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You can swim with Panama City's wild bottle-nose dolphins on your trip in super-fast boats that are specially built for visiting and finding them. Blue Dolphin Tours is smaller than larger boats, which can carry as many as 150 people. We only take 6 people on certain boats and 7-15 on others boats. Children of all ages are welcome to join us. You can be in the water quickly with your snorkel gear on without any disruptions or splashes, which often scares the dolphins.


Enjoy a fun boat ride and get to see bottlenose dolphins. Call (850-742-2967 to book your spot on one our Shell Island Dolphin Tours!

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The shallows of Shell Island and St. Andrews Bay have stunning underwater views. You can also snorkel in the Gulf to see the amazing sights. Get an underwater camera to take photos that you can share with your friends.

Shell Island Panama City Beach Boat Rental
When should we avoid Panama City Beach

When should we avoid Panama City Beach


St. Andrew Bay dolphins are wild animals. It is not possible to predict the best times to see them. Dolphin behavior can be affected by weather conditions, tide cycles, water temperatures, tides, and availability. There are good chances of seeing dolphins when the sun shines and the water clear and calm. Feeding activities are usually seen on an outgoing tide. Shell Island Dolphin Tours, a dolphin tour operator that is available almost every day of each year, is your best option.

Boat Ride To Shell Island Panama City Beach





You can see the photos section of our website and social media for information on wildlife we may have seen. Every single one of these photos were taken during our actual tours. It's not unusual to see seabirds of all kinds, including starfish and starfish.

Shell Island Panama City Beach Tours

Shell Island Panama City Beach Tours







Adventures at Sea offers a variety of tours to suit your interests. Each tour takes approximately two hours. Book online to reserve this exciting and beautiful part of your Florida Gulf vacation.

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Learn from Your Knowledgeable Captain - Your private captain will instruct you on the best means of interacting with the dolphins, such as swimming parallel with the dolphins rather than swimming toward them or reaching out for them. Swim with Dolphins - We'll put you in the water before the dolphins arrive. That way, the dolphins are more likely to come to us than swim away. Discover wildlife including birds of prey, pelicans, underwater creatures and herons. Explore the Shell Island area for sand dollars and shells. Snorkel grass flats and explore St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.