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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.

    5.0 stars• 1.1K reviews
    From$79/ person

    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

    Experience provided by Dolphin and Snorkel Tours
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    Shared Tour Per Person

    $79

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    Private charter

    $399

    Up to 6 passengers

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Definitley choose this dolphin tour. Private, nice boat, great captain, more affordable. We went with 3 kids.The other tours are crowded, why not pay the same or less and have just your people. We saw a lot of dolphins, snorkeled by shell island, we LOVED it. Book your trip!

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    Jae Meo

    May 24, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Definitley choose this dolphin tour. Private, nice boat, great captain, more affordable. We went with 3 kids.The other tours are crowded, why not pay the same or less and have just your people. We saw a lot of dolphins, snorkeled by shell island, we LOVED it. Book your trip!

    Photo of Jae Meo

    Jae Meo

    May 24, 2026

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