Florida law prohibits dolphin swimming and feeding. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are present on the water to ensure these rules are adhered to. If you are lucky enough to encounter dolphins, they may approach your tour boat very close, providing you with a fantastic view and great photo opportunity. Shell Island Snorkel Tours are a great option if you want to see wild dolphins in the sea. The dolphins can sometimes swim right next to snorkelers.




St. Andrew Bay has one of the most significant resident populations of bottlenose Dolphins. These iconic gray dolphins are well-known to many people through television, movies and marine parks. Although wild dolphins are found in St. Andrew Bay, they are used and comfortable with humans. Boaters can often be seen among the feeding, playing, and swimming dolphins.

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Join us for a boat ride and the chance to see bottlenose dolphins, one of nature's most charismatic creatures. To reserve your spot on our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours, call 448-222-0060.

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A dolphin cruise is also an excellent way to enjoy the sights. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea Lower Grand Lagoon docks and travel south to Shell Island. You can enjoy the scenery and spot seabirds.

Do dolphins approach humans


No Dolphin Tours at this time. We will be offering them soon! The chance to watch wild bottlenose dolphins in their natural setting is a unique opportunity that is sure to create unforgettable Panama City Beach vacation memories. That’s why we are pleased to invite visitors to join us on one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours for a dolphin encounter that will be the highlight of your Panama City Beach visit.

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St. Andrew Bay hosts one of world's largest resident populations (the iconic gray dolphins) of bottlenose dolphins. This is the area most people are most familiar with from movies, television and marine parks. Although the dolphins in St. Andrew Bay are wild, they are used the human presence. Boaters are often found among the group of dolphins, which are swimming, feeding, or playing.

Where in Florida can you swim with dolphins



With options ranging from half day to full day adventures, group or private guided tours, guests can enjoy an exhilarating dolphin tour with choices from a collection of companies including Lagoon Pontoons, Adventures at Sea, Aquatic Adventures and more. Some dolphin tours even let guests snorkel to encounter these creatures up close, along with other sea life such as sand dollars, star fish, hermit crabs, shells and more. Don’t forget your camera to capture pictures and videos, as your dolphin tour is sure to be one to remember!

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.