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Rude
This is undoubtedly the RUDEST company! They let you people take live sand dollars and when they we asked about it they responded with rude and condescending comments. DO NOT USE THEM
Private Dolphin and Shell Island Excursion
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $600 / person
- Location
- Panama City Beach, United States
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 45 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Panama City Pontoon Charters
Description
We can now take up to 21 passengers! Dolphins, paddle boards, a lily pad, and a spacious boat with a bathroom! We've got it all! Our charters are an absolute V.I.P. vacation experience from start to finish. From the time you board the boat to the time your charter ends, you'll be creating nothing but the best memories! Whether you're looking for adventure and want to paddle board, snorkel, and use the slide or someone who just wants to lay out on the Lilly Pad, enjoy a beverage and look for dolphins, we have everything you need to give you that perfect time. -Up to 21 Passengers-
Tour Options
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 4
- Group price
- $600 per group of up to 15
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Captain Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Bathroom on Board
Lilly Pad
Paddle Boards
Traveller Ratings
4.7
45 reviews
How it compares in Panama City Beach
- No. 42 by number of reviews among 102 tours in Panama City Beach
Excurgo comparison of 102 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Dolphin and Shell Island Excursion take?
Private Dolphin and Shell Island Excursion lasts about 4 hours.
How much does Private Dolphin and Shell Island Excursion cost?
Prices start at $600 per person for this Panama City Beach experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Dolphin and Shell Island Excursion run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Dolphin and Shell Island Excursion for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Private Dolphin and Shell Island Excursion offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Dolphin and Shell Island Excursion worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 45 verified reviews; it is run by Panama City Pontoon Charters.
Reviews(45)
I
So much fun
We had a great experience with Captain Matt. He found us dolphins, starfish, sand dollars. We will def be using him again when we come back.
E
Lovely relaxing day on the water!
Captain Matt was a great private guide for our morning boat trip to Shell Island! He was kind, relaxed, and knowledgeable about the area. He seemed engaged and excited to try to help the kids find star fish and sand dollars in the ocean. Overall, would 100% recommend him to anyone looking to book a small private boat tour! We will definitely book him again when we are back in the area.
S
Great charter & captain! Nice, clean boat with tons of onboard fun!
Really great private charter and Captain Matt is amazing. He is knowledgeable, helpful, fun, super accommodating and helped us make our trip to PCB memorable. The boat is clean, well kept and the slide, inflatable paddle board, and floats were fantastic. He even has a large cooler stocked with ice so we didn’t have to bring our own. When we were done he was ready to move and he found us some dolphins on the way back to the marina too. Great hard working guy! Will definitely book again!
L
🌅 sunset cruise vibes
Sunset cruise with Captain Matt was great. We had lots of fun on the slide and sight seeing, dolphins, sunsets, etc. Thank you so much!
B
Family Vacation
The time out was great, our host was very personable and made sure all six of us had a great time, including adults and kids/teens. I would do it again as well as recommend to others. It was a nice time to enjoy the water
X
Great time!
Water and weather were beautiful! Captain Matt did a great job! We highly recommend this trip. The kids really enjoyed the slide and floats
A
This was a lot of fun!
This was a lot of fun! We got to see dolphin, turtles and starfish! We even were able to hold the starfish we found. That was the first time we have ever done that, super cool! Captain Matt was nice, fun and accommodating. He had a cooler with ice for our drinks/sandwiches. We got to play whatever music we wanted on the Bluetooth speaker. Will definitely be back if we ever come back to this area.
J
Great Family Day on the water
My family of 5 had an amazing afternoon. We were taken to Shell Island, and along the way Captain Matt stopped to show us sea turtles! At Shell Island we enjoyed the floating devices he has, as well as using the slide on the boat! On the way back we stopped at another spot and were able to see starfish and other little creatures! We really appreciated Matt’s expertise and this was an unforgettable excursion!
M
What a great experience !
This was a great experience for the family! We found starfish, sand dollars, shells, conch, hermit crabs, and dolphins. Captain Matt makes sure you don’t leave without some ocean souvenirs! The places we stopped were great locations to sit back and relax or have a ton of fun in the water. My grandma who doesn’t know how to swim had tons of fun on the boat and enjoying the views. The rest of the family got into the water and made great use of the slide! Matt supplies heavy duty floats for you to relax in the water. There was also a speaker on board so we could dance around in any place we stopped. My 9 year old niece said she would give it a 10/10 and so would the rest of us! Matt was very informative about the sea and held great conversation with our family! Would definitely recommend for all ages and groups of people whether it’s a family, a group of friends, or a couple!
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