See our photos section, and check our social media for information on wildlife we may see. Every photo on our website was taken during the tour. We post pictures frequently on our website and social media so you can stay up to date with us and get an idea of what is happening. If you want to see the latest photos from our Instagram and facebook, be sure to visit them! They are located at the bottom and can be accessed from the homepage. It is not unusual for you to see starfish, sharks and dolphins.
A private dolphin tour is a great option if you are looking for something a little more. Dolphin Seafari also offers tours that include snorkeling or walking with dolphins.
Shell Island Dolphin Tours has the ability to accommodate larger groups. If your group includes more than 6 people, please call ahead to inquire about availability.
Dolphin snorkel trips: Snorkeling panama City Beach This excursion lasts 3 hours so you have more time to get out and about.
This tour takes guests to the best places for snorkeling and swimming alongside dolphins. You will learn everything about the underwater world around this island from your guides as you cruise by.
The private dolphin tours can be booked for as many as 6 people and cost $300. That's $50 per person. This deal is great if you have a large group! Dolphin Seafari will accommodate larger groups provided that you notify them in advance. For groups of more than six people, please call (850)960-8107 to confirm availability.
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St. Andrew Bay houses one of most populous populations of bottlenoses. They are the iconic gray dolphins many people associate with television, movies, or marine parks. Although the dolphins in St. Andrew Bay are wild, they are comfortable around humans. It is not uncommon for boaters to see dolphins swimming, feeding and playing on the Bay.
You can see dolphins all year at Panama City Beach. Our dolphin tours allow you to experience wild dolphins in the natural habitat of their home. We will literally go the extra mile for you! We depart from a marina which is located close to where dolphins live. This gives you the best chance to spot them.
These tours feature in-water interactions. Our expert guides will lead you to a dolphin hotspot, where you'll be able to swim with the local dolphins.
Only six people can take the Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours. The tour allows guests to explore St. Andrew Bay with ease, get to know the captain, and even see the dolphins. As your captain takes the tour boat to the dolphins as close as possible, you can ask questions, take photos, and shoot video. However, he will be respectful of their needs and not cause any harm.
What should we bring? You will find almost everything you need onboard, but you are free to bring whatever you want. If it's below 80 degrees, we recommend that you bring a towel, polarized glasses, and a jacket or sweater. Open air boats are always cooler because of the breeze. Any snacks and drinks are welcome! You are permitted to bring alcohol!
Our Adventures At Sea guides will then tour around the waters of Shell Island to show you the home of one of the largest schools of bottlenose dolphins in the world. We know all their favorite places to hide—and the places where they love to show off.
Let's take an overview of some of the most popular Shell Island dolphin tours, for those who wish to see dolphins in natural habitat.
Walking about a mile along a beautiful beach, from one end of the island to another side, takes approximately half an hour.
It is worth the effort once you reach it. This is some of my favorite water spots. It's almost like swimming in a pool. We were unsure what to expect so we decided to spend some time on the island. Expect to spend the whole day there!
What is the Park Entrance fee? The park admission fees are $4 per single-occupant vehicle; $8 per multiple-occupant vehicle (limit 2-8 people per car); $2 for pedestrians, bicyclists, extra persons in a vehicle or passengers with an Annual Individual Entry Pass.