Tours/Panama City Beach/2 Hours Shell Island Jet Ski Tour
Viator · group up to 5 pax

2 Hours Shell Island Jet Ski Tour

4.8(20)Panama City Beach1 hour
VIATOR4.8(17)TRIPADVISOR4.7(3)

Description

Ride your own jet ski while our professional guide takes you to see hidden gems around Shell Island! Spot dolphins, sting rays, birds, and more as you glide over emerald green waters. No prior experience required! Our guided jet ski dolphin tour is a 2-hour trip that explores inland and near shore waters around Panama City Beach. Whether you’re new to jet skiing or an experienced rider, your guide will give detailed instructions so you feel comfortable operating the jet ski. We do not exceed 5 skis per trip to maximize the enjoyment and keep the trips more personable with your guide. When booking, 1 traveler equals 1 Jet Ski. Guests are required to arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time. Drivers born after January 1, 1988, must possess a valid Boater Safety Certificate. Guests who do not have a certificate must contact us immediately after booking so we can assist them in obtaining one

Tour Options

2 Hours Shell Island Jet Ski Tour

Itinerary

Pass by

See the beautiful emerald waters that surround Panama City Beach. We will look for local marine life like dolphins, Manatee, stingrays and turtles. We will also explore the diverse backwaters of St. Andrews bay. Riding over beautiful shallow flats teeming with life.

15 min

Along the way we will stop at shell island and allow our riders to explore the island. Riders can hunt for shells or relax in the water and soak up the beautiful scenery.

Highlights

English speaking guide
Large Dry Storage on Board the Ski for Personal Belongings
Life vests and all Safety Equipment

What's included

Included
English speaking guide
Large Dry Storage on Board the Ski for Personal Belongings
Life vests and all Safety Equipment

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(20)

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June_G
August 5, 2026
Terrified but we did it.

My sister and I did this together. We had never been on jets before. We were apprehensive but willing. Once on the jet ski we were terrified. Choppy water made it very scary for us but we went ahead and pushed through our fears. Our guide was very helpful and patient with us. They would stop and let us catch up. Once we got to Shell Island we had a well needed break. The water was shallow and of course warm. We cooled off a while and our guide offered water which we gladly excepted. After a while we put our life jacket back on and headed back to where we started. Praises to Erin our guide and our full thank you,s for easing us ( older girls ) into our first ever Jet ski ride but I think better to leave that to the younger crowd. Its off our bucket list at least. I would recommend the experience to anyone and everyone ( above 18 and below 60 ) Thank you again. Btw we went out early afternoon and did not see any dolphins but would have been surprised at that late hour if we had. Have fun and enjoy.

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Erin_G
July 13, 2026
chase was amazing!! he...

chase was amazing!! he was super laid back and nice. didn’t crowd over you and let you pretty much do your own thing!! 100% recommend!

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Keno_S
June 25, 2026
The guy who handles the...

The guy who handles the tour was rude. They partner up with Viatour to allow people to book but then don’t include all the information. Nothing in the description says that a boating license or certificate is needed. And now I can’t my refund. They suck.

Operator response

We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience. For the safety of our guests and to comply with Florida law, anyone operating one of our boats who was born on or after January 1, 1988, must present a valid Boater Safety Education Card or qualifying temporary certificate before departure. This requirement is outlined in our booking confirmation and pre-arrival instructions. Unfortunately, because the required documentation was not available at check-in and the reservation could not be completed, our cancellation policy did not allow for a refund. We understand this was frustrating and appreciate your feedback. We’ll continue looking for ways to make this requirement even more visible during the booking process.

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Kit_W
May 4, 2026
Best tour!

So much fun!! Our guide chase was so friendly and did a great job on this tour. We got to see some cute dolphins and enjoy the beautiful scenery! 10/10 recommend.

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Voyager16276028522
May 4, 2026
Book with them NOW !

This experience was so fun and amazing. Shoutout to Chase he was an amazing tour guide. Scary at first but he guided us and checked on us throughout the ride. He also made sure we got our full time we paid for. Really fun.

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abigail_k
March 11, 2026
So much fun!

We had such a fun time on this tour! Holden was a great guide, especially for me since I’d never driven a jet ski before. Shell island was absolutely beautiful. Would definitely recommend!!

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Justin_V
September 26, 2025
Jet skis on shell island

Overall was a great experience. Chase is a phenomenal tour guide. Me and the wife enjoyed riding the skis. We are very staid with the trip. Thanks.

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Lara_B
September 11, 2025
Superb Tour Guide

Chase was an excellent Tour Guide. Experience was incredible. Ideal times and location traveled was breathtaking.

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Kimberly S
September 3, 2025
Missing important info!

My son had to take some sort of boat drivers test before he could ride the jet ski’s. Trip Advisor does not make this known:

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Sidney_T
August 28, 2025
It was great

It was great service and the guy who gave the jet ski tours was a good tour guid as well. Would come back more often

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