3 Hour Panama City Beach Dolphin Cruise and Shell Island Tour
Description
Discover the natural beauty of Panama City Beach on this 3-hour Shell Island and dolphin cruise aboard the Island Time Catamaran, a spacious and comfortable boat accommodating up to 65 guests. Cruise through the calm waters of St. Andrews Bay and into the Gulf of Mexico as your captain searches for playful dolphins, often seen swimming alongside the boat. Enjoy scenic views and a relaxing ride while keeping your camera ready for unforgettable wildlife encounters. Stop at Shell Island, a pristine, undeveloped barrier island known for its clear waters and white sand beaches. Spend time snorkeling, swimming, or exploring the shoreline in search of sand dollars and unique seashells. The Island Time is equipped with an onboard bathroom for your convenience, as well as a bar offering drinks and snacks for purchase. With a friendly crew and laid-back atmosphere, this tour is perfect for families, couples, and groups looking to enjoy a fun and memorable day on the water.
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Itinerary
Escape to the untouched beauty of Shell Island, a stunning barrier island known for its crystal-clear water, sugar-white sand, and abundant wildlife. Accessible only by boat, this secluded paradise offers the perfect getaway from the crowds. Keep your eyes open for local wildlife. It’s common to spot playful dolphins in the water and shorebirds gliding overhead. Occasionally, visitors may even see rays or small fish in the shallow water. The clear water surrounding the island makes it a great place for snorkeling. Guests can swim among small fish and explore the shallow sandbars.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(142)
Best hospitality in Florida!
We had an amazing experience! The captain was phenomenal and even let us take turns driving the boat! This was our second year doing this, and both years has been nothing but amazing experiences.
Would definitely go again! The captain was so fun and really wanted to make sure everyone had the best time! Even the kids! The staff.. amazing! Endless conversations and making sure we all were taken care of. Down to asking us over and over if they could take pictures for us. The island swim was perfect! So much space to explore. If we every make it back here would definitely book again!
Staff was very friendly. They kept checking in with us, making small talk and overall friendly. They made sure we knew what was about to happen.
We had a good experience and really enjoyed the snorkelling around the Shell Island. The crew and captain were very friendly and helpful. The crew really entertained the group with live music.
A awesome experience the crew was so nice and helpful definitely will do it again next year when we come back
Such a fun experience! The captain and crew were so friendly, we saw lots of fish and crabs while snorkeling, and the views were beautiful. Definitely recommend!
We loved this cruise. It was a blast! We got to see dolphins and see the beautiful shell island! The captain and crew were so accommodating and nice. Would def recommend island time sailing
Thank you so much for the positive rating. We're glad you had a great time and look forward to welcoming you aboard again in the future.
The experience was amazing and prices were great. The staff were very accommodating, making sure everyone was good and had what they needed. All we’ve ever known was sea screamer (they are great also), but this will be our first pick from now on! Very pleased!!
We’re so glad our crew helped make your time on the water a memorable one. Thank you for choosing Island Time Sailing! We appreciate the review and hope to see you back out on the water with us again soon.
Shell Island did not have the shells that we thought it would. The boat was nice, the provided snorkel gear was a huge plus, and we saw dolphins on the way back!!
Thank you for choosing Island Time Sailing! We appreciate the review and hope to see you back out on the water with us again soon.
