In order to protect the well-being of these wonderful marine creatures, Florida law prohibits swimming with dolphins as well as touching or feeding them. Officers from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission are on the water to ensure that these rules are followed. However, you may be lucky enough to have dolphins approach the tour boat quite closely, giving you an excellent view and great photo opportunity. If you would really like to have the possibility of encountering wild dolphins in the water, taking one of our Shell Island Snorkel Tours is a good option as the dolphins sometimes swim near snorkelers.


Your knowledgeable captain will teach you how to interact with dolphins. This includes swimming parallel to the dolphins and not swimming towards them. Swim with Dolphins--We'll get you in the water before they arrive. The dolphins will be more likely to swim towards us than away, this way. Explore wildlife, including birds of Prey, pelicans and underwater creatures. Shells and sanddollars can be found at Shell Island. You can snorkel the flats of sand grass and visit St. Andrews Bay as well as the Gulf of Mexico.

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Shell Island is a great place to visit on a trip to Florida's Gulf Coast. Adventures at Sea has the best cruises available in Panama City Beach. These include snorkeling in the shallows and visiting St. Andrews Bay.

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Shell Island Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach

Shell Island Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach







All snorkeling tours include full snorkeling gear. You can expect changes in the local snorkeling areas. You will be taken to the snorkeling areas that are clearest and calmest during your Dolphin and Snorkeling tour. We snorkel seagrass beds as well as sandbars and artificial coral reefs. We will take you to some of the most beautiful spots in the area.

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What should we bring? We have almost everything you will need on board, but you can bring anything you would like to. We recommend bringing a towel, polarized sunglasses, and a sweater or jacket. It is always cooler on the water than it is on land because of the breeze and the open air boat. You are also welcome to bring and snacks or drinks with you! BYOB allowed.

Experience

Experience


An unforgettable Panama City Beach vacation is incomplete without dolphin sightings. For many decades, dolphin tours and visiting the Dolphins have been a part of any Panama City Beach Vacation. Things haven’t changed much throughout the years. We are proud and honored to offer dolphin tours in the waters around Shell Island State Park, St. Andrews State Park, and other areas.

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We have been taking guests out on dolphin tours for many years, and we carefully adhere to all guidelines established for our guests’ safety and the dolphins’ well-being. In addition, our stable, comfortable tour boats are fully equipped with all US Coast Guard required safety equipment. Our Shell Island Dolphin Tours are perfectly safe and a lot of fun for guests of all ages. We also do our best to accommodate guests with special access needs, so please let us know.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 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.

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.