You will have more time for snorkeling, as the excursion lasts three hours.
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On your trip with Shell Island Dolphin Tours, you will be able to swim with Panama City’s resident pods of wild bottlenose dolphins. These boats are super fast and specifically designed for visiting the dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours does not carry more than 150 people. Instead, 6 passengers can be on certain boats and 7-15 others. Children of all ages are welcome to join us. Our snorkel gear can be put on quickly so you don't have to splash around and scare the dolphins away. Your Captain is Your Guide - Your private captain will help you learn how to interact well with the dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. - You'll be able to swim in the ocean before the dolphins arrive. Dolphins are more likely than not to swim away to us if we do this. See wildlife such as birds, pelicans (underwater creatures), and herons. Shells, sand dollars, and other treasures can be found on Shell Island. Explore St. Andrews Bay & the Gulf of Mexico with snorkelers.
Let's have a look at some top Shell Island dolphin tour options for visitors looking to experience dolphins in the wild.
You can cover more ground with these watercraft in a shorter time, which is great if you're looking to explore more of the area. This tour is perfect for those who are looking to get a boost of adrenaline while surfing the waves.
If you are looking for an unforgettable Shell Island dolphin tour, we recommend trying out one of the three dolphin experiences from Shell Island Dolphin Tours Tours. Whether you’re traveling solo or you’re traveling with a larger group, we have plenty of options for you.
We often start our Dolphin and Snorkeling tour by looking out for wildlife. We are usually able to find our Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Our Tour guides and Captains are both locals and have extensive knowledge about dolphin behavior and the Panama City Beach area.
If the conditions allow, you may be able to swim with and snorkel alongside dolphins. We may be able to swim in the same area as the dolphins. However, you won't be able touch them. These dolphins are wild and can have their own thoughts. Sometimes they can swim within 3 feet of your body, other times they may swim away from you. We don't feed dolphins or harass them. Swimming with dolphins is not guaranteed. We don't believe it ethical to promise'swimming' with dolphins. We are happy to be able to interact with wild dolphins. All of our boat tours follow the Marine Mammal Protection Act guidelines. We will not allow dolphins to swim in areas that are unsafe for us to swim. The captain can decide.
Shell Island Dolphin Tours offer a 2-hour Split Charter Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour. For those who are looking to combine both experiences, they have two-hour tours. These tours cost $55/person. They are suitable for all ages.
Shell Island is an attractive destination for travelers visiting Panama City Beach. This small island is undeveloped which makes it an ideal spot for tourists to experience the beauty of Florida in its natural state.
Another thing that makes jet ski tours so cool is the fact that dolphins love to explore the jet ski sway.
Florida law prohibits dolphins being swam with and touched by humans. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers will be on the water to make sure that the rules are observed. There are chances that dolphins will approach your boat from close range, offering you great views and great photos. Shell Island Snorkel Tours offer the chance to encounter wild dolphins in water. Sometimes, the dolphins swim close to snorkelers.
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Shell Island Dolphin Tours provides a 2-hour Split Charter Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour to those who wish combine both. These tours cost $55/person. These tours are suitable for all ages and are suitable to be enjoyed by the entire family.
Mochras, also known as Shell Island, is a peninsula located west of Llanbedr, Gwynedd in Wales. It was created when the River Artro was diverted in 1819 by the Earl of Winchelsey from the previous course, where it entered into the sea to south of Mochras.
A large number of bottlenose dolphins live in the waters surrounding Shell Island. One of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours will take you to see these incredible marine mammals in their natural habitat.
Dolphin Swim Adventure rates are $170 Adult and $140 Children per person, plus tax.