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Swim With Dolphins and Shell Island Snorkeling Adventure

5.0(2)Panama City Beach1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

Engage in a unique opportunity to swim with dolphins and occasionally manatees, manta rays, in their natural habitat during this 4-hour activity in Panama City Beach. This adventure includes exploring Shell Island, known for its stunning scenery and diverse marine life. With a professional guide, learn about bottlenose dolphins and participate in your famous "wet lab" where you and your staff collect hermit crabs, sea urchins, starfish, sand dollars, occasional seahorses, and learn about their life and role in the ecosystem. Perfect for families and individuals of all ages, this focuses on marine conservation while offering plenty of fun to those looking to create lasting memories on Florida's Emerald Coast. - Explore the beautiful Shell Island and its marine life - Family-friendly, suitable for all ages and interests - Guided by experienced professionals for a safe experience

Tour Options

4 Hour Private Boat
  • Duration: 4 hours Free bottled water To Shell Island: Swimming with dolphins may happen anywhere between the dock and Shell Island. Boat: The Water Planet Fleet is composed of three 6-passenger boats
4-Hour Dolphin Swim Tour
  • Snorkeling at Shell Island : Snorkel the seagrass beds behind Shell Island to observe sand dollars, hermit crabs, starfish, scallops, etc. (seasonal) Duration: 4 hours Free bottled water Bay and Gulf by Shell Island: Boat ride from the dock to the Bay of St. Andrews to Shell Island where the dolphin swims take place in shallow water. Boat: The Water Planet fleet is composed of three 6-passenger boats
2 Hour Private Sunset Boat
  • Duration: 2 hours Free bottled water To Shell Island Boat: Three 6-passenger boats

Highlights

Bottled water
We will lend each customer a snorkeling goggle and a life vest. You are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
Government Fees

What's included

Included
Bottled water
We will lend each customer a snorkeling goggle and a life vest. You are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
Government Fees
Not included
Just like waitresses and waiters, our captains work hard to make your experience as smooth and memorable as possible. You would not leave your table without leaving a tip. Would you?

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The marina is wheelchair accessible. People on wheelchairs will be allowed in the water only if they can swim by themselves and get back up the dive ladder with minimum help.
  • No age restriction, but infants and small children have to be attended by family members at all times.
  • Overweight individuals will only be allowed in the water if they can get back up the dive ladder by themselves.

Reviews(2)

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jennifercX1571MG
July 31, 2026
Fantastic

The guide was awesome and very patient with us! He’s a great captain and very knowledgeable about the local marine life. Would definitely do this again!

Operator response

Thank you Jennifer. It is very kind of you to spend the time to write this review. We try our best to give every customer a great time and at the same time to share our knowledge of the local marine life and our enthusiasm to protect it. We hope to see you again on our tours.

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392candaceg
July 16, 2026
Best time ever!!

We had an amazing time on the dolphin swim, snorkeling, and Shell Island excursion! The entire trip was well organized, and there was plenty of time to enjoy each activity. Swimming with the dolphins was an unforgettable experience, the snorkeling was beautiful, and relaxing on Shell Island was the perfect way to end the adventure. A huge thank you to Admiral Dennis for making the day so special. He kept everyone safe while ensuring we had an incredible time from start to finish. His knowledge, professionalism, and friendly personality made the experience even better. We always felt we were in great hands. If you're looking for a fun, safe, and memorable excursion, I highly recommend this one!

Operator response

Thank you so much. Your review is as great as you and your party were. It was a real pleasure to spend these 4 hours with you. Admiral Dennis

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