PANAMA CITY BEACH · DOLPHIN WATCHING
The 15 best dolphin watching tours you can book today, with what a seat costs, how long the boat is out and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Panama City Beach’s Shell Island catamaran cruise, with dolphin watching, snorkeling, paddle boards, a waterslide, and practical tips.
“Great crew! Didn’t see much snorkeling but was super fun. Captain and Audrey and Emma were awesome. Great drinks and music-I’d love the playlist!”
Watch dolphins, sail past St. Andrews State Park, and enjoy a sunset catamaran cruise with music, drinks, games, and dancing in Panama City Beach.
“This was the best time! Dolphins were jumping and such an incredible sunset! Christo, Audra, and Sara were the best! Christo made sure everyone got to see dolphins on their side of the catamaran while the ladies made sure all of us guests had drinks and the perfect pics to take home, taking many of the photos themselves. Perfect evening!!”
Review of Panama City Beach’s Footloose tour, with Shell Island snorkeling, dolphin watching, drinks, pricing, tips, and practical details.
“It was a great time! My 16 and 18 year old boys who never want to participate in anything- actually did and said it was a lot of fun! It was really chill and easy going. We were able to do our own thing and by the time the excitement started to die down, it was time to go. Timing was perfect from our ages down to our 2 year old!”
Review of Panama City’s 2-hour wild dolphin swim, with Shell Island, small boats, wildlife sightings, pricing, tips, and booking advice.
“It was such a great time. Relaxing and saw plenty of wild life! Our guide was super friendly and funny and very knowledgeable”
Review of Captain Zach’s private Panama City Beach dolphin cruise, with Shell Island, snorkeling, wildlife, practical tips, and family advice.
“We saw a rare jellyfish the pink meanie. Captain Zach comes highly recommended.. He gave us an amazing tour of everything.. I even found a big shark tooth on shell island..”
See wild dolphins near Shell Island on a small Panama City Beach boat tour with scenic bay views, friendly guides, and free cancellation.
“The captain was great. We seen a lot of dolphins she did a really good job keeping up with the Pod of dolphins and letting everybody take pictures she also explained and showed different things besides dolphins. I would highly recommend them as a tour guide!!!”
Review of Panama City’s $28 sunset dolphin cruise, with St. Andrews Bay views, practical tips, family notes, and honest value advice.
“I loved everything about the cruise! Definitely gonna do it again.”
Review of Panama City Beach’s Footloose Catamaran dolphin tour, with pricing, timing, boat tips, weather notes, and who should book.
“Booked through Viator and reservation confirmed. However when we go to check in, company could not find our reservation saying Viator was having issues. No communication from Viator regarding this despite having all information.”
Review of Panama City Beach’s $35 dolphin cruise on the 52-foot Privateer catamaran, with Shell Island views, drinks, and practical tips.
“Great time! Amazing crew! Had so much fun seeing the dolphins and the deer was a huge plus. Thank you!”
Review of Panama City Beach’s private dolphin and sunset cruise, with Shell Island views, pricing, guides, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We got stuck in traffic and was late to our appointment time, and Zack waited patiently for us. It was a total of four of us and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. The boat was very nice and clean. Zack was informative and kind. We did see dolphins and jellyfish. I absolutely loved the private tour and recommend it. You won't be sorry.”
Ride a jet ski from Panama City Beach to Shell Island, spot dolphins, and enjoy free time on the water with a patient local guide.
“The guide Ross was very chill and nice! Definitely one of the best dudes in Florida to do a tour with! He put us on some dolphins and the view was amazing!”
Review of a private three-hour Panama City Beach dolphin tour with Shell Island snorkeling, sand dollars, starfish, and guides for groups up to six.
“AMAZING trip!!!! We saw TONS of dolphins and even newborn dolphins!! Sooooo many shells to be discovered on Shell Island. Jamie, our tour guide, was an awesome captain!!”
Review of a private St. Andrews Bay boat tour with dolphins, snorkeling, shell hunting, wildlife, and practical booking tips.
“Our family decided to take a boat ride with our two special needs sons. Our captain was understanding and tailored our trip to accommodate our family. We are truly grateful to Captain Brittany for her kindness and hospitality. We would absolutely go again.”
Review the Panama City Beach Dolphin Sunset Cruise, a fast bay ride with dolphins, sunset views, Captain-led thrills, and practical booking tips.
“It was a fun time. The music was a little loud at first but they turned it down after we asked. We saw dolphins”
Review the Big Kahuna Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Panama City Beach, with BYOB drinks, dolphin sightings, live music, sunset views, and practical tips.
“Captain John abd Angie were the best. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. We were able to see many dolphins abd even went close to the state park and see a deer.”
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