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Limit six guests per Panama City Beach Dolphin Tour. This allows our guests to enjoy St. Andrew Bay and interact with the tour captain. You are able to take pictures and video and ask any questions as the captain brings you as close to the dolphins as possible. He is respectful and will not cause harm to them.

We offer the opportunity to step off the boat and explore Shell Island. Shell Island offers many opportunities for snorkeling, exploration, collecting sea shells and more. Shell Island is a nature reserve that can only be reached by watercraft. It measures 7 miles long. Shell Island has one of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches Florida has to offer. Shell Island is an absolute paradise for nature lovers.

We often start our Dolphin and Snorkeling tour by looking out for wildlife. We are usually able to find our Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Our Tour guides and Captains are both locals and have extensive knowledge about dolphin behavior and the Panama City Beach area.

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All our snorkeling trips include full snorkeling gear! There are many snorkeling spots that we frequent. Every day, we change our snorkeling spots. Conditions at local snorkeling sites change constantly. We will take you to the snorkeling spots that are clearest and most calm on your Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour. We snorkel often in seagrass beds, artificial reefs, and sandbars. We'll go to great lengths to get you to the best spots.

Book a private boat tour and you will have the boat to yourself for between 2-6 guests. Or, book a tour that is open to all. We can accommodate up to 6 guests on public tours if we have multiple passengers. All of our tours allow for 6 guests. Multiple boats can be used to accommodate larger groups.

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Shell Island Dolphin Tours provides a 2-hour Split Charter Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour to those who wish combine both. These tours cost $55/person. These tours are suitable for all ages and are suitable to be enjoyed by the entire family.

The best way to start a Dolphin and Snorkeling trip is to look for wildlife. We find our local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Our local Captains and Tour Guides are dolphin experts in Panama City Beach.

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That’s really up to you. The boat tour is often better for those traveling with young kids, or those with more limited mobility, but it really depends on you. If you’re not sure if your group would do better on Waverunners or boats, give us a call, and we’ll help you decide what would be best.

These tours emphasize in-water interaction. Our guides will take you to a hot spot for dolphins so you can jump in and swim with them.

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A dolphin tour is a wonderful way to see the area. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea, Lower Grand Lagoon. On the way to Shell Island, they cross the pass between St. Andrew Bay (the Gulf of Mexico) and cruise south. The view is breathtaking and you may spot seabirds or sea turtles. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins.

Private dolphin tours are $300 per person for up to six guests. This works out to $50 per person. This is a great deal for groups of this size. Dolphin Seafari is able to accommodate larger groups if you give us notice. To check availability for groups larger than 6, please call 850-908-8107

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Beach Snorkeling

You 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!

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Frequently Asked Questions

There is no limit. You can't take anything that lives on the island. Each person receives a large bag for collecting shells.

Shell Island is technically an island only at high tide. However, footpaths that cross the island are accessible to the public.

Shell Island is the only beach that allows dogs to use. Please clean up after your dog and use the provided doggy bins.