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.
Shell Island Dolphin Tour On WaverunnersFlorida regulations require that the primary driver of jet ski rentals must have a valid driver’s permit. Drivers born after 1988 are required to pass a quick test to obtain temporary boating safety certificates.
These private dolphin tours start at $300 and can accommodate up to 6 guests. The cost is $50 per person. This is a fantastic deal if you have this many people! Dolphin Seafari can accommodate larger parties if given advance notice. Please call 850-960-8107 if your group includes more than 6 persons to verify availability.
Although you may have seen dolphins in captivity in a marine park or aquarium, it is much more fascinating to see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Even though wild dolphin behavior cannot be predicted, and sightings on all trips are not guaranteed, tour captains have a lot of experience on the waters of St. Andrew Bay almost every day. Our captains know where dolphins can be found, and they do everything possible to ensure guests have a good time. Dolphins can be seen on most tours jumping, playing, looking for food and communicating with each other.
We are currently not offering dolphin tours. They will soon be available! The chance to see wild bottlenose dolphins in the natural environment is an unforgettable experience that will create memorable Panama City Beach vacation memories. We are happy to invite you to join us for one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours. This will make your Panama City Beach vacation unforgettable.
Florida requires that all jet ski rental companies have a valid driver’s license. Drivers born after 1988 must pass a test to obtain a temporary boating safety licence.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Panama's tropical climate makes snorkeling possible throughout the year. Temperatures range between 75 and 86 degrees F (24 and 30 degC). The Caribbean coast is more humid than the Pacific coast, rainfall is more frequent and heat is omnipresent (86-95degF/30-35degC).
Dolphins are most active between 10 and noon and 2 and 4 pm. To spot dolphins quickly, a pair of binoculars or telephoto lenses can prove to be very useful.
Snorkeling in the Jetties A popular spot is the "children’s pool", which is how locals refer the calm, protected waters behind Shell Island Jetty. The protected swimming area at the southern end St. Andrews State Park is another good spot.