Flippin’ Awesome Adventures invites you onto the emerald waters of Panama City Beach with Capt. Chris, a marine biologist, world traveler, and scuba instructor who has logged more than a thousand local dives. His private tours wea...
Captain Chris and Captain Sierra have built something special here with their marine biology expertise and infectious enthusiasm. These aren't just boat rides around Panama City Beach - they're hands-on educational adventures where you'll handle sea creatures, learn about the local ecosystem, and likely spot dolphins, sea turtles, and other wildlife. Chris studied marine biology and it shows in how he brings creatures aboard for safe viewing and explains the marine environment. Reviewers consistently mention the captains' humor, patience with kids (even those on the autism spectrum or who typically struggle on boats), and ability to make the experience engaging for all ages. The trips typically include snorkeling, visits to Shell Island, and dolphin watching, with the ocean determining what you'll encounter each day. Families rave about this being a highlight of their entire Panama City Beach vacation, with teenagers actually having a blast. One helpful tip from experienced visitors: book a longer tour (4-5 hours instead of 2-3) because time flies when you're having this much fun. Bring snacks and come with an open mind about what nature will reveal.
We had an amazing private tour with Captain Chris and couldn’t recommend this experience more! It was just me and my fiancée, so the whole tour felt personal, relaxed, and never rushed. Chris is a marine biologist with an incredible amount of knowledge. He taught us so much about dolphins, pelicans, jellyfish, sea sponges, sand dollars, and the local marine ecosystem!! We spent about four hours with him and felt completely safe and comfortable the entire time. He’s also an excellent captain—the boat ride was incredibly smooth, and neither of us felt seasick at all. He even let my fiancé steer the boat for a little bit, which was such a cool and memorable experience! We saw dolphins, sea turtle, smack of jelly fish, did snorkeling, and got to spend some time exploring the island. We also had a really fun, unexpected moment when an ice cream boat pulled up playing music! Chris was friendly, knowledgeable, experienced, and genuinely made the entire trip special. If you’re looking for a private dolphin and snorkeling tour, I highly recommend booking with him!! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip! We’d absolutely do it again.
chan stephanie
September 10, 2026
We had an amazing private tour with Captain Chris and couldn’t recommend this experience more! It was just me and my fiancée, so the whole tour felt personal, relaxed, and never rushed. Chris is a marine biologist with an incredible amount of knowledge. He taught us so much about dolphins, pelicans, jellyfish, sea sponges, sand dollars, and the local marine ecosystem!! We spent about four hours with him and felt completely safe and comfortable the entire time. He’s also an excellent captain—the boat ride was incredibly smooth, and neither of us felt seasick at all. He even let my fiancé steer the boat for a little bit, which was such a cool and memorable experience! We saw dolphins, sea turtle, smack of jelly fish, did snorkeling, and got to spend some time exploring the island. We also had a really fun, unexpected moment when an ice cream boat pulled up playing music! Chris was friendly, knowledgeable, experienced, and genuinely made the entire trip special. If you’re looking for a private dolphin and snorkeling tour, I highly recommend booking with him!! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip! We’d absolutely do it again.
chan stephanie
September 10, 2026