Take a cruise around Shell Island in search for wild bottlenose dolphins. This is a guided 2 hour cruise and a fun trip for the entire family! Not only do you get an exciting dolphin tour experience, but free snorkel gear is included in case you wanted to park the boat and cool off. The tours depart 4 times every day and reservations are required. If you have a small group, you may be paired up with other families or couples.

Activity Highlights

→ Guided two hour boat cruise.
→ See dolphins swim and play in their natural habitat
→ Daily departures through Spring and Summer
→ Snorkel gear provided during the tour
→ Great activity for the entire family

Booking Details:

Once the tour is purchased online, print your voucher and bring it to booth located at the Old Lighthouse Marina next to the Boatyard Restaurant near Captain Anderson's. Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes early for safety orientation. If this activity is booked through a mobile phone or a computer with no printer access, please have your booking ID# and drivers license available upon arrival for verification. It is best to confirm your booking at least 24 hours prior to your arrival date.

Departure Details
This activity offers daily departures March through October. Current daily departures times are 9:00m, 11:30am, 2pm and 4:30pm. Customers are asked to reserve at least one day in advance due to limited availability. Customers may request a departure time upon booking, but must confirm prior to arrival due to time changes.

Duration of Activity
2 Hours.

Inclusions
● Boat Tour
● Life Vests
● Tour Guide
● Snorkel Gear
● Taxes & Fees
● FREE Hotel Pick-up (See Details below)

Exclusions
● Gratuity (optional)

Parking
Public parking is available at the Old Lighthouse Marina next to the Boatyard Restaurant near Captain Anderson's.

Restrictions
● Only 6 passengers (max) allowed on each trip. If more than 6 is booked, two boats will be scheduled.
● In order to receive free hotel pick-up, customers must be in the immediate Panama City Beach area and call at least one day prior to schedule. Shuttle service is not guaranteed.

Additional Information
● It is recommended to bring a towel, suntan lotion, camera, beverages and snacks. Some of these items may be purchased on-site.
● Unless specified to a representative, other couples and families may be paired up to fill the boat.
● There is no guarantee that dolphins will be seen on this tour, but the guides have a very high success rate of locating them.
● If the weather is unfavorable for the dolphin tour, another time/date will be scheduled. If another time cannot be reschedule, customer will be given a full refund.

Cancellation Policy
The customer must cancel at least 24 hours prior to their departure date or a $50 non-refundable charge will be applied. If weather is unfavorable for boating, a new time/date will be scheduled. If a new date cannot be scheduled, the customer will receive a full refund.

Ready to book? Here is what you do...
Click the red booking icons on the bottom or top of this page. Select the date and the amount of tickets you would like to purchase for your party. If this is the only activity you are purchasing today, proceed to checkout and enter in the required criteria to finish the transaction. After purchase, please print out your voucher and bring to the activity provider for redemption.