What should we bring? We have almost everything you will need on board, but you can bring anything you would like to. We recommend bringing a towel, polarized sunglasses, and a sweater or jacket. It is always cooler on the water than it is on land because of the breeze and the open air boat. You are also welcome to bring and snacks or drinks with you! BYOB allowed.
You can book a private tour for 2-6 people, or a group tour with the other passengers. Our tours can accommodate up to 6 people.
Your Captain will guide you - You'll learn from your captain how to interact best with the dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. We'll take you into the water before the dolphins arrive. So the dolphins will come to you rather than swim away. Find wildlife like birds of prey, pelicans underwater creatures and herons. Shells and Sand Dollars are found on Shell Island. Enjoy snorkeling in the flats of seagrass and exploring St. Andrews Bay, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
Our Adventures At Sea guide will take you around Shell Island to show the location of one of the most important schools of bottlenose dolphins anywhere. We know their favourite places to hide and the places they love to show off.
Our guides will take you to Shell Island, where you can begin your tour. This barrier island, which stretches 7 miles east to west between St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, is an undeveloped paradise. This is Florida in its natural state, far from resorts and theme parks. Shell Island is home to endangered species such as loggerhead sea turtles or piping plovers. It is also known for its abundance of beautiful shells found along the beaches.
Panama City Beach's dolphin tours offer boat rentals and jet skiing rentals to the shell island. Take our 2-hour jet ski ride to see wild dolphins. See dolphins in their natural environment. You can rent a pontoonboat to travel to beautiful shell island. Half day or full-day accommodations. Take a boat cruise to explore shell island. This trip gives you the opportunity to snorkel on the island and find shells. Relax and enjoy the sunset cruise. Jet ski rental for 1hr is also available upon request. For the best possible accommodation, reservations are strongly recommended.
The shallows around Shell Island and St. Andrews Bay are exquisite, and if you’ve brought your snorkeling gear, you will see some amazing sights in the clear water of the Gulf. Bring an underwater camera, and bring home snapshots that your friends will actually sit down to see.
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.