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    Private Dolphin & Snorkel Tour to Shell Island

    Cruise, snorkel St Andrews Bay, and explore Shell Island on a private boat for up to 6

    From$520incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 hour

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Lifejacket, snorkel gear, ice

    Highlights

    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.

    • Watch for dolphins and choose to swim or observe from the boat
    • Snorkel in St Andrews Bay while looking for sea life
    • Walk and explore Shell Island Beach at your own pace
    • Ride with just your group on a private vessel
    • Bring up to 6 passengers per vessel

    What's Included

    • Lifejacket
    • Snorkel gear
    • Cooler with ice

    Cancellation Policy

    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.

    FAQs

    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.

    Meeting details

    312 Bay Shore Drive Panama City Beach Florida

    Experience provided by Shell Island Dolphin Tours LLC
    Experience provided by Shell Island Dolphin Tours LLC

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    Private Tour

    $520.94

    Price is up to 6 people

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    Private Tour (2 boats)

    $1,041.86

    Price is from 7 to 12 people

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    Private Tour (3 boats)

    $1,562.80

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    Review summary

    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    My family and I went out Tuesday morning with Captain Dirty. He made our experience very memorable. We saw and swam with the dolphins, turtles, spider crabs, scallops and Eagle ray. It was a fantastic experience that everyone should do while at PCB. He went out of his way to make sure our trip was everything we had hoped for. Highly recommend!!

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    Tena Blakey

    July 25, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My family and I went out Tuesday morning with Captain Dirty. He made our experience very memorable. We saw and swam with the dolphins, turtles, spider crabs, scallops and Eagle ray. It was a fantastic experience that everyone should do while at PCB. He went out of his way to make sure our trip was everything we had hoped for. Highly recommend!!

    Photo of Tena Blakey

    Tena Blakey

    July 25, 2025

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