Cruise, snorkel St Andrews Bay, and explore Shell Island on a private boat for up to 6
3 hour
Up to 6 people
Lifejacket, snorkel gear, ice
Spend 3 hours on a private tour with your family or friends, combining dolphin watching opportunities, snorkeling, and time on Shell Island Beach. You’ll have space to relax onboard and enjoy a flexible mix of activities.
Cancel 48+ hours before: deposit is nonrefundable. Cancel within 24 hours or no-show: charged full amount. Operator may cancel or reschedule due to weather and refund your money. No refunds once you leave the dock.
Product ID: YKGF3R
Bring swim shoes, polarized sunglasses, and towels. You can bring snacks or lunch. If you travel in spring or fall, bring blankets or warmer clothes for the ride.
Bring your own drinks if you’d like. A cooler with ice and waters is provided, and you can bring a small cooler. Do not bring glass bottles.
Arrive 30 minutes early to apply sunscreen and use the restrooms. If you rent a wetsuit during fall, winter, or spring, arrive 45 minutes early for fitting.
312 Bay Shore Drive Panama City Beach Florida
Families absolutely rave about this outfit, with multiple captains and crew earning praise by name. Captain Dirty, Misti, Turtle, and others consistently get called out for going above and beyond to make dolphin encounters memorable. Guests regularly spot dolphins in multiple pods, plus bonus wildlife like turtles, eagle rays, and spider crabs. The tours accommodate everyone from babies to teenagers, and many reviewers mention this becoming part of their PCB tradition. The crews are described as knowledgeable, caring, and genuinely invested in showing guests a great time. Several people mention captains taking photos for families and making sure everyone feels comfortable and safe throughout the trip. The experience includes both boat rides and Shell Island stops. One reviewer did mention an address issue when trying to find the location, and there was one isolated complaint about unprofessional behavior, but these seem to be rare exceptions in an otherwise overwhelmingly positive track record. Most guests leave calling it an unforgettable adventure they'd absolutely do again.
Captain Mitch gave us the memories of a lifetime today! I’m so glad we chose Shell Island Dolphin Tours! Captain Mitch was so fun, educational, friendly, and great with my kids! We loved being able to swim with the dolphins and he captured an amazing shot! The shells were cool for the kids to find and we even got to see a sea turtle! We are definitely coming back!!
Jennifer Elder
September 9, 2026
Captain Mitch gave us the memories of a lifetime today! I’m so glad we chose Shell Island Dolphin Tours! Captain Mitch was so fun, educational, friendly, and great with my kids! We loved being able to swim with the dolphins and he captured an amazing shot! The shells were cool for the kids to find and we even got to see a sea turtle! We are definitely coming back!!
Jennifer Elder
September 9, 2026
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