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    3-Hour Shell Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour

    Encounter wild dolphins, snorkel vibrant reefs, and explore secluded Shell Island on a small-group 3-hour cruise.

    From$79/ person

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    Duration

    3 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Snorkel gear, Bottled water, Captain

    Highlights

    Set sail from Panama City Beach for a 3-hour cruise that combines dolphin watching, snorkeling, and beach time on pristine Shell Island. With gear provided and only six guests per boat, you enjoy a relaxed, personalized outing on emerald Gulf waters.

    1. Cruise Grand Lagoon spotting local wildlife
    2. Search for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf
    3. Snorkel seagrass beds, reefs, or shipwrecks with provided gear
    4. Walk the white-sand shores of protected Shell Island
    5. Relax with bottled water and BYO snacks in the onboard cooler
    6. Learn area history and ecology from a licensed captain

    What's Included

    1. Mask, snorkel, and fins
    2. Bottled water in iced cooler
    3. USCG-licensed captain and guide

    Things to know

    Boats carry a maximum of six guests per tour. Trips may be canceled or rescheduled if weather is unsafe. Gratuity is not included.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a full refund. No refund for cancellations within 48 hours, late arrivals over 15 minutes, or no-shows. If the captain cancels due to unsafe weather, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.

    Meeting details

    Pirates Cove Marina, 3901 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

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    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Shared Tour Per Person

    $79

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    Private charter

    $399

    Up to 6 passengers

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    Why book through Greetwell?

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      This experience meets our quality and safety standards

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    4.6 stars• 195 reviews

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This was a great half day activity for kids 3 and 7. Good mix of boat time and shore time. The snorkeling spot was little kid friendly. And we did of course see dolphins, and an osprey! I’d repeat if we were back in the area. Captain Ryan was top notch.

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    Sara Shippee Wallace

    April 4, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This was a great half day activity for kids 3 and 7. Good mix of boat time and shore time. The snorkeling spot was little kid friendly. And we did of course see dolphins, and an osprey! I’d repeat if we were back in the area. Captain Ryan was top notch.

    Photo of Sara Shippee Wallace

    Sara Shippee Wallace

    April 4, 2025

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