Shell Island Dolphin Tours LLC offers private unforgettable dolphin and snorkeling adventures in Panama City Beach, Florida.
2 Hours | $355 + tax & fees | Private Tour — Up to 6 Guests
Our 2-Hour Private Dolphin & Snorkel Tour packs the best of Panama City Beach into one unforgettable adventure!
Cruise the beautiful waters around Shell Island as we search for wild dolphins and other marine life, including sea turtles. When conditions allow, we'll stop for a snorkeling adventure where you can explore the clear Gulf waters and discover marine life.
PRIVATE MEANS PRIVATE! Your boat is reserved exclusively for your family or group — we never add strangers to your boat.
Perfect for families looking for the full Shell Island experience in a shorter trip.
Traveling with a larger group? We’ve got you covered! We operate 3 boats and can accommodate groups of up to 18 guests. Each boat carries up to 6 guests, and every boat is reserved exclusively for your group — we never mix your party with other guests. For groups larger than 6, we use multiple boats and keep your group together throughout the adventure — snorkeling, exploring Shell Island, and enjoying the dolphin experience together.
3 Hours | $456 + tax & fees | Private Tour — Up to 6 Guests per Boat
Our 3-hour Private Dolphin & Snorkel Tour offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation around the beautiful waters of Shell Island. We typically begin by cruising the Gulf in search of wild dolphins in their natural habitat. When conditions are safe and appropriate, we may have the opportunity to enjoy an in-water dolphin experience. After dolphin viewing, we head into the bay to look for sea turtles before making our way to a premier snorkeling location. Snorkel spots vary based on conditions and wildlife activity; often they include areas around Shell Island. If visiting Shell Island is a must-do during your trip, simply let your captain know we’re happy to customize the experience to make it happen.
Traveling with a larger group? We’ve got you covered! We operate 3 boats and can accommodate groups of up to 18 guests. Each boat carries up to 6 guests and is reserved exclusively for your group. For groups larger than 6, we use multiple boats and keep your group together throughout the adventure — snorkeling, exploring Shell Island, and enjoying the dolphin experience together.
4 Hours | $650 + tax & fees | Private Tour — Up to 6 Guests per Boat
Our 4-Hour Private Dolphin & Snorkel Tour is our most complete and relaxed Shell Island experience! With the extra time, there’s less rushing and more opportunity to search for wild dolphins, explore Shell Island, snorkel the beautiful waters, look for sea turtles and other marine life, and simply enjoy your time on the water.
Your captain can customize the adventure around your family and the day’s conditions. When conditions are safe and appropriate, you may also have the opportunity for an in-water dolphin experience. The additional time also gives your family more flexibility to spend extra time at the activities you’re enjoying most.
Traveling with a larger group? We’ve got you covered! We operate 3 boats and can accommodate groups of up to 18 guests. Each boat carries up to 6 guests and remains completely private to your group. For groups larger than 6, we use multiple boats and keep your group together throughout the adventure.
Our main goal is to try and get you and your family the opportunity for an encounter with dolphins. Or number 1 goal is safety! Swimming with dolphins is amazing and we have a lot of great experiences on our tours. However we will only put people in with dolphins given a safe opportunity. Also please keep in mind the dolphins are wild we take what the give us. Sometimes they are in shallow crystal clear water, sometimes they are out deeper or in darker water. We also cannot control the weather, tide, or surf. What we can control is our attitudes and giving you guys an amazing experience no matter what!
What sets us apart from our competitors is that our captains get in water and snorkel with you to help find sea life. We are experts at finding the coolest and rarest sea life in st andrews bay!
No age restrictions or requirements. Our boats are safe and comfortable. Not everyone has to swim with dolphins we can skip it entirely if you wish to just dolphin watch!
Our experience on St. Andrews Bay has privileged us to be familiar with amazing snorkel spots. Our captains are very knowledgeable about sea life and are able to give not only a fun experience but an educational one as well!
We offer 3 hour private tours up to 6 passengers per vessel and the boats stay together the entire time. This gives us plenty of time to fit in all the fun
Most importantly our vessels are equipped with all safety equipment required by the coast guard as well as a few extras! Safety is our number one priority.
We chose this vessel with you in mind
These boats a brand new with comfortable seating and Gulf capabilities. This is comfortable and safe for your family.