Our Carolina Skiffs 21-foot- and 23-foot Carolina Skiffs are stable and comfortable. The center console design allows for easy movement and maximizes open space.

Additionally, we often see manatees. If conditions allow, you may enter the water near manatees, but we practice passive observation and never approach them.

Manatees are also often seen in the water. You may be allowed to swim near manatees if the conditions are right, but we always observe them passively and avoid getting close. —

We will travel to Historic Grand Lagoon and take a 25-minute relaxing cruise to Shell Island, our snorkeling area. Look out for dolphins and other sea creatures as you cruise along the coast. We will anchor at the Gulf of Mexico or Shell Island. From there, you can either snorkel for seashells or learn about local marine-life. Or just relax and soak up the sun. Shell Island also has shallow water that you can use to search for shells. After visiting Shell Island for a while, we will take a ride into the Gulf of Mexico. Here we will look for dolphins and see the sights along the way.

Our friendly, local captains have decades of experience on these waters and a wealth of knowledge about the area’s dolphins, manatees, and other marine life. They are always happy to customize your trip and love showing you the natural beauty of this unique place.

We will take you as close to dolphins and ensure your safety as well as their safety. The dolphins will decide how close or far they want to be able to interact with them. We practice passive observation, which simply means we let the dolphins approach us. Our dolphins in St. Andrews Bay can be extremely playful and interactive. Many of our guests have memorable encounters with them.

"We had so much fun today, swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling and playing on Shell Island. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC is a great choice. This was our highlight vacation. - Christy

You'll find a wide variety of birds out of the water. These include raptors such as bald eagles or ospreys, shorebirds such as great blue herons, egrets, and seabirds such magnificent frigatebirds, and terns. Sometimes, we also see deer on the Island.

We will take you as close to dolphins and ensure your safety as well as their safety. The dolphins will decide how close or far they want to be able to interact with them. We practice passive observation, which simply means we let the dolphins approach us. Our dolphins in St. Andrews Bay can be extremely playful and interactive. Many of our guests have memorable encounters with them.
We also often see manatees. Manatees can be seen if conditions permit. However, we prefer passive observation so that they are not tempted to approach us.

We also often see manatees. Manatees can be seen if conditions permit. However, we prefer passive observation so that they are not tempted to approach us.

Shell Island, St Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico are exciting and new experiences every time you visit. The whole family can enjoy snorkeling in the shallows and grass flats of the island. For a personalized wildlife adventure, we offer both small-group and private tours. This tour offers it all! Family fun is our specialty and we have been doing it for more than 30 years.

We'll bring you as close and as safe as possible to dolphins. It is up to the dolphins to decide how near they want to go and how much interaction. We practice what we call passive observation. This means, in simple terms, that we allow dolphins to come and visit us. Our guests are often treated to amazing encounters with our dolphins in St. Andrews Bay.

Our Carolina Skiffs (21-foot) and 23-foot Carolina Skiffs (23-foot) are stable and comfortable. These boats have a central console design to maximise open space and allow for easy mobility around the boat. They also feature a forward deck that is fully cushioned for observation (and lounging), plus comfortable seats for everyone in your group.

Dolphins are a loosely connected group of aquatic mammals which live around the world. The most common dolphin found in Florida is called the bottlenose. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC has made the grey dolphin famous. Americans have known for many years that dolphins can perform tricks on fish at several marine attractions in the United States. Since then, more protections have been placed around wild dolphins.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC specializes in private charters and boat tours. We offer guided snorkeling and swimming along with wild dolphins at beautiful Panama City Beach. We can accommodate families, individuals, and large groups so that everyone can enjoy this once-in a lifetime experience.

Panama City Dolphin Tours and Shell Island Trips with Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC can be booked for a maximum 12 people (maximum 6 per boat). This allows for a more intimate and interactive experience, as well as a safer trip because you won't share the boat with anyone else.
Panama City Dolphin Tours and Shell Island Trips with Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC can be booked for a maximum 12 people (maximum 6 per boat). This allows for a more intimate and interactive experience, as well as a safer trip because you won't share the boat with anyone else.

Captain Jack was a marvellous man. He was extremely knowledgeable. We were able to decide what was most important, and dolphin sightings were the preferred option for the majority.

The water is home to a variety of birds. There are raptors like bald and ospreys. There are also shorebirds like great blu egrets and great blue herons. You can also see seabirds like magnificent frigatebirds. Sometimes we see deer.

You'll find a wide variety of birds out of the water. These include raptors such as bald eagles or ospreys, shorebirds such as great blue herons, egrets, and seabirds such magnificent frigatebirds, and terns. Sometimes, we also see deer on the Island.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC has highly-trained and experienced captains who are skilled in spotting, observing and interpreting dolphin behavior and movements. We keep the boat safe and show you how to get into the water to have a closer look at the dolphins.

Our purpose is to serve a purpose. We provide Panama City Beach dolphin tours that are educational and allow for a better appreciation and understanding of wildlife. We take precautions to ensure that we don't disturb or harm wildlife. We will be grateful to the dolphins for choosing an eco-tour operator who cares.

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Although most dolphin encounters are conducted with a guide, some dolphin encounters can be done in their natural habitat. Dolphins Plus in Key Largo, Florida is the closest place to Fort Lauderdale where you can have natural dolphin encounters.

Panama City Beach is just one of many amazing spots for swimming or snorkeling that you can find in Bay County, Mexico.

Dolphin Swim Adventure rates are $170 Adult and $140 Children per person, plus tax.