What makes this experience truly special is that it is a private charter designed entirely around your group. Unlike crowded tours with fixed schedules, this trip offers a relaxed and flexible experience where the day can be tailored to what you enjoy most. Guests have the opportunity to explore some of the area’s most beautiful natural surroundings, including the pristine waters and beaches of Shell Island. Along the way, it’s common to encounter local dolphins in their natural habitat, creating memorable moments that feel personal and authentic rather than rushed. The trip also combines several experiences into one outing—dolphin watching, snorkeling, exploring the island, and simply relaxing on the water. You’re not limited to a strict itinerary, which allows you to spend more time doing what you love, whether that’s snorkeling, searching for wildlife, or enjoying the peaceful scenery.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Charter: Shell Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Adventure lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $641 per person for this Panama City Beach experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Turn onto North Lagoon as if you were headed to Captain Anderson's. After the turn you will continue past their parking lot AND past the Lighthouse Marina. We will then be on the right hand side underneath the trees/down a gravel road. There will be signs out front with our company name. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
One of the best things we did on our trip crew was amazing the water was beautiful. Drinks were delicious. I would absolutely recommend.
We sincerely appreciate your amazing review! There's nothing better than hearing that our guests had an unforgettable time on the water. Thank you for trusting us with your family's adventure. We hope to see you back for another cruise the next time you're in town!
This was definitely one of the best things we did while visiting PCB. Captain Clay and the Emma’s were awesome and very interactive. My family felt welcomed and comfortable throughout the whole experience!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your sailing experience with us and would love to have you back for another trip soon.
We had a wonderful experience! Great atmosphere and staff. Enjoyed hanging out before our trip, playing teather ball. Enjoyed Shell Island—the ride over, a family of dolphins, paddle boats, and the beauty overall.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great sailing experience with us.
Amazing customer service and outstanding experience. Captain Chase, Sarah and Kristy provided hands down a fun and memorable time. Definitely will return!!!!
Hooray! Thank you for the fantastic review. We’re delighted that you had a great time sailing with us.
Captain Crew were AMAZING!!!! The water and weather was beautiful. Snorkeling was fun and the water was just gorgeous! We did the 3-6 pm trip and it was perfect!
Hooray! Thank you for the fantastic review. We’re delighted that you had a great time sailing with us.
This was a super fun experience!! We were with Captain Chase, Christie and Sarah. Crew was very professional and fun. They were super kind and went out of their way to make sure everyone was served on the boat. The dolphin weren’t hard to find or see. Lots of them out there. The three of them were super knowledgeable about the area and the waters. If you’re not from the area this is an absolute must do. I have past snorkeling and sailing experience and this was still a super fun time.
Thanks a bunch for the awesome review. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your trip out on the water with us!
great time as always, been on this snorkling trip 3 times and all 3 times are great. they put the sails up and we saw many dolphin and the water was so clear and we saw many fish while snorkeling. staff were amazing.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us, and we would love to have you back soon!
Such a fun time! Heath, sarah, and Olivia were amazing! 10/10 experience. recommend to do with family, friends or even solo!
The team here at Island Time is thrilled to receive such a great rating, thank you.
The boat was nice, the crew was good, we saw a couple dolphins, loved the music, but I do have a couple complaints. 1.) shell island should not be called shell island. I know that’s not their fault, but seriously. Whoever names islands should reconsider its name. Super misleading. The pathway leading to the dock had the most shells you’ll see your entire trip. We left with zero shells. Besides the 2 my son picked up on the walk back to the car from their pathway. The water was beautiful there with a small selection of sea life, but plenty of fish. Pretty clear and very minimum waves. 2.) Also we booked a trip from 10am to 1pm, we were pretty shocked to finally get to the island for the captain to tell us to be back on the boat by noon and we checked our time and it was already 11:15. That was pretty disappointing. Honestly it just didn’t meet our expectations but I can see how it can meet so many others. Everyone else looked to be happy and had a good time. It was alright for us. We’ve done many shelling and dolphin trips across Florida during our many vacations and this one just wasn’t it for us.
Thank you for your review. We appreciate good and not-so-good reviews. They help us better our team and service for future guest experiences. In the future, if you are unclear about anything, please don't hesitate to give our office a call. The girls in the office would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. We would love to have you again!
The whole experience from beginning to end was easy and fun! I love the way that the crew was so interested in entertaining and caring for the crowd, from the oldest to the youngest. The drinks were wonderful, and price was very reasonable. We did see quite a few dolphins on the trip, and the snorkeling area water was clear. Many fish could be seen, as well as some turtles. I would definitely recommend this company and this particular activity. It was worth it!
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us a 5-star review.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Charter: Shell Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Adventure | 3 hours | 4.8 (32) | $641 | |
 3 Hour Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling in Shell Island | 3 hours | 4.6 (108) | $400 | View |
 Private Boat Tour Dolphins Sunsets Shell Island and Snorkeling | 2 hours | 5.0 (48) | $349 | View |
 Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time | 3 hours | 4.9 (5,033) | $52 | View |
 Shell Island Inflatable Adventure Park & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour | 3 hours | 4.7 (581) | $71 | View |
 Dolphin Sightseeing Tour near Shell Island in Panama City Beach | 1h 30min | 4.9 (300) | $35 | View |
 3 Hour Panama City Beach Dolphin Cruise and Shell Island Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (243) | $52 | View |