Since years, Shell Island has been popular with boaters, tourists, and everyone in between. It has been there since the 1800s when the county was founded. The island's length is 7 miles and the waters are bursting with life. While on your Dolphin Tour, look out for seashells and watch for Bottlenose dolphins. Panama City Beach is an amazing place to visit on your next family vacation.
The shallows around Shell Island, St. Andrews Bay, are breathtaking. Bring your snorkeling gear and you'll see incredible sights in the Gulf. A good underwater camera is a must-have to capture stunning images that you and your friends will enjoy.
We make every effort to ensure that your Waverunner tour is comfortable and safe.
The number of passengers on our Shell Island Dolphin Tours is limited to six. Our guests can explore St. Andrew Bay comfortably, have a good conversation with their tour captain and see the dolphins up close. Your captain will bring the tour boat as close as possible to the dolphins, while being respectful and cautious to avoid causing them stress.
Panama City Beach has boat rentals and jet ski rentals for shell island dolphin tours. Our 2 hour jetski ride will take you to wild dolphins. Dolphins can be seen swimming in their natural surroundings. Rent a pontoon boat and go to beautiful shell-island. Half and full day accommodations available. Take a boat ride to explore the island. It also allows you to snorkel, and look for shells. You can relax and take the sunset cruise. Available upon request - Jet ski rental 1hr Reservations are highly recommended in order to accommodate everyone.
Enjoy a trip on super-fast boats designed to allow you to swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Panama City. Blue Dolphin Tours has a smaller number of passengers than the larger tour boats which can hold up to 150 people. With your snorkel gear on, we can get you in the water quickly without causing any splashes or disruptions which can often scare the dolphins.
It's impossible to have a Panama City Beach Vacation complete without seeing dolphins. Since the beginning, Panama City Beach Vacations have included a regular feature: Dolphin Tours and seeing the Dolphins. They haven’t changed much over these years. We are proud of continuing to offer memorable Dolphin tours in the waters surrounding Shell Island State Park.
Shell Island is a local must-see location for Panama City Beach visitors looking for the unspoiled white-sand beach experience. The island offers plenty of beach space and peaceful inshore waters where swimming and snorkeling are great.
It's one of the best places in Panama City Beach. Shallow pools can be found with fish and sea life. Plus the clear water in the Gulf is perfect to get out with the family. So bring your snorkeling gear or rent it from a local tour operator.
Shell Island is an undeveloped 7-mile long barrier island and beach that makes up the southern reach of St. Andrews State Park. Accessed via private boat or the official Shell Island Shuttle, the island is a local must-see location for visitors who want the pristine beach experience. Swimming and snorkeling are great.