St. Andrew Bay hosts one of the 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 familiar with human presence and boaters are often found among the group of dolphins.
You are looking for a fun and exciting seafari near Panama City Beach. Panama City Beach Dolphin and Snorkeling Tours offers the best guided snorkeling trips, dolphin excursions, pontoon boats rentals, and much more!
Rent a pontoon boat for the day and be your own captain! We have pontoon boats for rent for visitors who wish to be their captain. Our Seafari Map will be sent to you with the directions to our favorite snorkeling spots, sandbars and common dolphin areas.
Snorkeling in Panama City's St Andrews Bay is an excellent choice for amateur swimmers. The water is clear, calm, shallow, and alive. You are all welcome to join us for an unforgettable and memorable lifetime of water fun.
Would you like to reserve a private tour? Customers have the option to add an additional hour to their private dolphin cruise (starting at two or three hours) and add other activities (ex. additional snorkeling area, more island time etc.). Boats can carry 6 passengers. Your captain will help you get in the water and show you the dolphins' natural habitat. You can then take a guided snorkeling trip around Shell Island to see the rest of the marine life.
Book a sunset dolphin tour, or a snorkeling and dolphin tour to discover the hidden treasures of Panama City Beach.
All snorkelers are protected in water and can come and go as they please when they are in the snorkeling area. Feel comfortable knowing that your family is not only safe but are living the best time of their lives!
Panama City Beach is the perfect spot for beginners to get the feel of snorkeling and it is also a great place to start a snorkel safari. Exploring along the jetty and out toward the entrance to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico will offer the chance to spot tropical fish, crabs, rays, and other small marine animals.
Generally, there is a good chance of seeing dolphins any time the sun is out and the water is calm and clear. Feeding activities are normally seen on an outgoing tide. Your best bet is to choose a dolphin tour operator like Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours that is on the water nearly every day of the year.