St. Andrew Bay's dolphins are wild animals. Therefore, it is difficult to predict when they will be most active. The season, weather, water temperature, tide cycles and availability of prey are all factors that influence dolphin behavior. There is generally a good chance that dolphins will be seen when the sun is shining and the water is clear and calm. Feeding activities can usually be seen at an outgoing tide. You are best to find a dolphin tour operator such as Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours, which is available almost every day of the year.


Shell Island, St Andrews Bay & The Gulf of Mexico are fun and exciting places to explore. Snorkeling on the grass flats or shallows of the Island is a great activity for the whole family. You can choose from either a small group or a personal tour for a custom wildlife adventure. This tour has everything! We are family fun experts and have been doing so for over 30 year.

Bottle Nose Dolphin



It is possible to have seen dolphins in captivity at a marine park. However, it is more exciting to see them in their natural environment. Although wild dolphin behavior is unpredictable and not possible to predict, the tour captains have many years of experience operating on the waters around St. Andrew Bay almost every single day. They are experts in the areas where dolphins are most common and do their best to ensure that guests have an enjoyable time. Most dolphins can be seen playing, searching for food, communicating and jumping on all tours.

Bottle Nose Dolphin
Snorkeling Panama City Beach

Snorkeling Panama City Beach



Our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours are limited to six passengers per trip. This lets our guests explore St. Andrew Bay in comfort, interact easily with the tour captain, and get a close look at the dolphins. You can take pictures, shoot video, and ask all the questions you want as your captain brings the tour boat as near as possible to the dolphins while being respectful and careful not to cause them any stress or harm.

Ride


A dolphin tour is also a wonderful sightseeing opportunity. All tour boats depart from the docks at Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon and cruise south, crossing the pass between St. Andrew Bay and the Gulf of Mexico on the way toward Shell Island. You can enjoy the view and spot sea birds and maybe a sea turtle while keeping a sharp eye open for dolphins.

Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach Royal Swim

Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach Royal Swim


The Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours & Adventures LLC Cruise is an exciting way to experience the beauty of Panama City Beach on a boat tour. The spacious and comfortable twin turbo powered 73-foot boat offers a smooth yet thrilling ride, unlike any other. While taking in the beautiful scenery, tour throughout the Shell Island waters and near the State Park area jetties, then go for a refreshing 10-mile ride alongside the world’s most beautiful beaches and resorts. Join us on a Panama City Beach dolphin tour or sunset cruise today! Cold refreshments, beer, wine, and snacks are available to purchase at the cash ONLY bar. Clean and spacious restrooms are below deck. OPEN FEBRUARY-DECEMBER

Panama City Beach Boat Tours


St. Andrew Bay's dolphins are wild animals. Therefore, it is difficult to predict when they will be most active. The season, weather, water temperature, tide cycles and availability of prey are all factors that influence dolphin behavior. There is generally a good chance that dolphins will be seen when the sun is shining and the water is clear and calm. Feeding activities can usually be seen at an outgoing tide. You are best to find a dolphin tour operator such as Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours, which is available almost every day of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enjoy a wonderful dolphin encounter with our four different interactive swimming with dolphins programs, where you'll be able to play and swim with the cutest marine animal that ever existed. You only need to choose your favorite and have fun.

The best time to see and swim with dolphins is in the early part of the morning when they are feeding. You might also go out later in the day before the sun sets. You can spot dolphins at any time of day, really, but less traffic makes them easier to spot.