Tours/Panama City Beach/Panama City Beach Small Group Dolphin & Snorkel Tour (Max 6 )
Viator · group up to 6 pax

Panama City Beach Small Group Dolphin & Snorkel Tour (Max 6 )

4.9(97)Panama City Beach1 hour
VIATOR4.9(66)TRIPADVISOR4.9(31)

Description

Panama City Beach Dolphin & Shell Island Snorkeling Private Boat Tour (Up to 6 Guests) Experience one of the best dolphin tours in Panama City Beach with experienced local captains who know exactly where dolphins are most often found. Cruise the beautiful waters of St. Andrews Bay and visit the clear waters surrounding Shell Island. Watch wild dolphins in their natural habitat, explore Shell Island, and enjoy snorkeling in some of the area’s best locations. This is a small group boat tour, so you have a more personal and unforgettable experience. Perfect for families, couples, and small groups looking for a fun, safe, and authentic Panama City Beach adventure. Tour Highlights: • Dolphin watching with experienced local captains • Shell Island stop (weather permitting) • Snorkeling opportunities in clear water • Private Charters available(only your group) • Family friendly experience • Up to 6 passengers

Tour Options

Private 2 Hour Dolphin Tour
  • Private Tour: This is a private tour just for your family. You can have up to 6 people on your reservation.
3 hour Snorkel & Dolphin Tour
  • 3 hour Small Boat Dolphin Tour: Small Boat Dolphin Tour. Only holds up to 6 people. Snorkeling, dolphin sightseeing and a trip to Shell Island to explore!
2 Hour Snorkel & Dolphin Tour
  • 2 Hour Small Boat Dolphin Tour: Small Boat Dolphin Tour. Only holds up to 6 people. Snorkeling, dolphin sightseeing and a trip to Shell Island to explore!
3 Hour Private Dolphin Tour
  • Private Tour: 3 hour private dolphin & snorkeling tour for up to 6 people. Up close and personal with the dolphins!!

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

Shell Island is a 7 mile long uninhabited island. Explore the island and find sand dollars, sea shells and splash around!

Highlights

Use of Snorkelling equipment

What's included

Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Not included
Gratuity is not included.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(97)

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Rene_M
July 5, 2026
Dolphin Tour

It was amazing! We will be going again next year! Our only complaint is that we wished it was longer

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Courtney_D
July 5, 2026
Our captain Rob was...

Our captain Rob was great! We loved going to shell island and snorkeling. We also seen dolphins swimming in a pod and he was a great lookout for them.

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Kayla_P
July 4, 2026
Dolphin/Snorkeling Fun

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We had an amazing time on the dolphin and snorkeling tour! The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable and safe. We were lucky enough to see dolphins up close in their natural habitat, which was definitely the highlight of the trip. The snorkeling was fun, and the water was beautiful and clear. The staff was great with both kids and adults, making it a memorable experience for our whole family. Be sure to bring sunglasses or something to wipe your eyes, that salt water burns the eyes a little. We would absolutely do this again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!”

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Rosalie_K
July 4, 2026
Fun in the ocean

We had so much doing snorkeling. We did not see any dolphins but we saw turtles, catch a couple of crabs, and saw many coral fishes during our snorkeling. The Shell Island was gorgeous. The sand feels like a cornstarch. Mr. Rob our captain was informative. Overall, it was such an unforgettable experience.

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Matthew_H
July 2, 2026
Great time!

This was a great tour. Our Captain was Stan. I am very much an extrovert and Stan talked to me the entire trip like we knew each other for years. The tour was amazing, we got to not only see dolphins, but swim and snorkel with them close enough to touch. Went and saw some turtles, then over to snorkel a sand bar and pick shells and sand dollars. This tour was money well spent and the best boat tour we have done. I 100% endorse Lagoon Pontoon and Stan!!

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Tiffany_B
June 30, 2026
Amazing!!!!

Amazing experience. Definitely recommend. We were able to swim with dolphins and the captain knew the best spots for snorkeling. We found some amazing treasures to bring back home with us.

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Brittany_B
June 30, 2026
First time snorkeling!

We had an absolutely amazing time with Captain Rob! We got to see sting rays, sharks, dolphins, and we got the chance to swim with the dolphins!

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LeAnna_R
June 29, 2026
Amazing

It was amazing and our tour guy was amazing and made our trip enjoyable!!! We saw so many dolphins and a hammerhead shark!

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Jen C
June 28, 2026
Highlight of our vacation

Fantastic trip, saw Dolphins, Rays, Turtles, Crabs, and Sea Urchins, and tons of shells, and fish during our snorkeling. Jumping into the middle of the ocean to swim with wild dolphins was something we will never forget. Our daughter even got to swim with the a sea turtle.

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Tammy_M
June 28, 2026
Wonderful experience, the...

Wonderful experience, the captain was very good at spotting the dolphins along with turtles and a shark. Found several sand dollars while snorkeling along with some beautiful shells. I would definitely do this again.

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