Name: Panama City Beach: Shell Island Dolphin Sea-fari Boat Tour
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Price: 35 USD
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Rating: 4.8068 (994 reviews)

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Set out on an unforgettable dolphin tour in Panama City Beach with the Shell Island Sea-fari Boat Tour. Cruise through the scenic Grand Lagoon and St. Andrews Bay, where you’ll spot dolphins, collect seashells, and explore the white sand shores of Shell Island. Perfect for families, couples, and nature lovers, this tour offers swimming, shelling, and plenty of time to relax in one of Florida’s most beautiful coastal areas. Ready to explore more? Discover all <a href="https://www.tripshock.com/destination/fl/panama-city-beach/things-to-do/">Panama City Beach attractions</a> for your next adventure.

Panama City Beach: Shell Island Dolphin Sea-fari Boat Tour

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Parking Public parking is available at Capt. Anderson's Marina.
Departure Details: This tour departs from Capt. Anderson's Marina is located at Grand Lagoon - 5551 North Lagoon Drive Panama City, Florida 32408. Please arrive at least 1 hour before departure. Upon arrival, please go directly to the ticket office to exchange your voucher for a ticket. The tour departs on time. For any issues, please contact your provider, Capt. Anderson's Marina, at 850-234-3435. 
Gratuities: Although not required, it is recommended to tip your guide 18-20%.

Capt Anderson's Marina

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Panama City Beach: Shell Island Dolphin Sea-fari Boat Tour

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Set out on an unforgettable dolphin tour in Panama City Beach with the Shell Island Sea-fari Boat Tour. Cruise through...

Very good captain and staff, great time with the family. The captain even let the little kids captain the boat briefly.

GOOD TIMES

Great Crew wonderful experience! Seen a lot of Dolphins, Shell Island is beautiful, great experience for the whole family

Great time

It was an amazing trip the crew was absolutely incredible would definitely recommend to anyone! We saw many dolphins!

Amazing Trip

The excursion was unbelievable for my wife and I. We are on our first vacation in 30 years….all we do is work and help others. We truly enjoyed our time and the Crew at Anderson was fabulous.

Customer

We had the best time! The crew was amazing and the captain even let our kids steer the boat! The captain went above and beyond to make sure we seen dolphins! We will definitely be going again on our next trip!

Great, family friendly!

We never saw any dolphins. The boat never moved away from the shore line to go deep enough to find any dolphins, and the crew never interacted with anyone on board, so it was a boring trip

No Dolphins

The dolphin tour was great! I was surprised at how many we were able to see and how close. Shell Island was beautiful!

Enjoyed it

I wish the Dolphins would’ve been more sociable..  but the boat experience out on the ocean and the captain & crew was awesome.  And Shell Beach was beautiful. 

I was with my lady friends and we enjoyed it a lot. The Captain was able to find the dolphins and we took lots of pictures. 
Shell Island was very dirty on the walk down the trail from people that had left their trash everywhere. 

Beautiful Day

Loved our dolphin cruise. The captain actually took the time to look and help us see the dolphins. He found them and told us exactly where to look. He took the time to let the kids drive the boat. Staff was entertaining and helpful. Very friendly and ready to accommodate. Highly recommend!!!

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Capt. Anderson's Marina

Panama City Beach Shell Island Tour

Panama City Beach

Florida

Step aboard the Grand-Mere, an air-conditioned double-decker boat, for the perfect ending to your day with a Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Panama City, Florida! Keep your eyes peeled for playful pods of dolphins swimming beneath the surface of the water and jumping above the waves. As you sail past Shell Island, an untouched 7-mile barrier island, take in the beautiful scenery. As the sun begins to set beyond the horizon, watch the sky erupt in a variety of colors as you cruise atop the beautiful water of the Emerald Coast. Don't miss out and book your Sunset Dolphin Cruise today!

Panama City Sunset Dolphin Cruise on the Grand Mére

Step aboard the Grand-Mere, an air-conditioned double-decker boat, for the perfect ending to your day with a Sunset...

We went with our 5 monrh old son. He loved it!

Amazing?

Great cruise! Saw some dolphins and had fun. Beautiful sunset!

Great cruise/great value

Grand-Mére Shell Island Cruises

Climb aboard the Grand-Mére for a day of fun with a Shell Island Cruise & Dolphin Watch in Panama City, Florida! Keep your eyes peeled for playful pods of dolphins swimming beneath the surface of the water and jumping above the waves. As you journey to Shell Island, an untouched 7-mile barrier island, and admire the natural beauty surrounding you. Upon docking, choose your own adventure whether it is taking a leisurely walk, swimming, diving, or snorkeling. You can even choose to simply unwind on board, sipping a refreshing cocktail and cherishing the tranquility of Shell Island's shore. Book today!

Panama City Beach: Shell Island Excursion & Dolphin Cruise on the Grand Mére

Climb aboard the Grand-Mére for a day of fun with a Shell Island Cruise & Dolphin Watch in Panama City, Florida! Keep...

The staff was very helpful, the tour was pleasant, and the destination was wonderful.

Enjoy

we thoroughly enjoyed our cruise.  we loved it! would definitely do this again. the crew members were awesome!

dolphin excursions

Honestly I loved the staff and bartender and the Captain they were all super sweet and helpful. I loved everything about it!

Dolphin cruise

Set sail on a Panama City Beach sunset cruise aboard the Captain Anderson III and experience golden-hour magic on the water. Cruise through Grand Lagoon and St. Andrews Bay, spotting playful dolphins as the sun dips below the Gulf horizon. This family-friendly tour combines sightseeing, dolphin encounters, and breathtaking views, making it one of the top things to do in Panama City Beach. Don’t miss your chance to relax, snap stunning photos, and make unforgettable memories on the water—book your sunset cruise today!

Panama City Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour Aboard Captain Anderson III

Set sail on a Panama City Beach sunset cruise aboard the Captain Anderson III and experience golden-hour magic on the...

Fantastic boat trip! The ride was smooth and enjoyable, but the highlight was definitely the crew. They were excellent and went above and beyond to take care of us. We had a wonderful time and would definitely book with them again.

Highly Recommended Boat Tour.

Very good experience. The captain was so nice and good with the kids!

We loved our time with Captain Anderson!

So thankful that we booked this Dolphin/Sunset cruise.  We were not disappointed in the number of dolphin sightings, and the sunset was breathtaking.  Loved how the seagulls ate right out of our hands.  The captain and crew provided a great sailing experience. We are thankful to have participated in this.

Great Way To End ThecDay

Sail into the sunset aboard the Privateer Catamaran in Panama City Beach, Florida! This exhilarating sail along the Gulf of Mexico offers a great opportunity to relax and leave your worries behind. Listen to tropical music and enjoy a complimentary beverage aboard Panama City Beach’s best sunset cruise. Don't forget to relax on the deck and look for Flipper and his friends!

Panama City Beach: Dolphin Sunset Sail Aboard The Privateer Catamaran

Sail into the sunset aboard the Privateer Catamaran in Panama City Beach, Florida! This exhilarating sail along the Gulf...

It was a great experience, amazing captain and crew. The bartenders do need a better blender for frozen drinks, the cheap blender leaves ice chucks in the drink

Great experience

The crew was great and live music very enjoyable! Saw lots of dolphins in the beginning but hardly any the last 40 minutes or so.

Enjoyable!

We had a so much fun captain and crew member are awesome love to visit

Awesome 

Paradise Adventures Catamaran

Take advantage of this opportunity of a lifetime and swim with wild dolphins in Panama City Beach, Florida. Spend the morning or afternoon with a professional team of instructors that will educate you on the proper way to interact with these amazing creatures. Finish off the tour with a dip in the emerald water of Shell Island for potential dolphin encounters. Book today for an experience you'll never forget!

Panama City Beach: Shell Island Dolphin Swim Experience

Take advantage of this opportunity of a lifetime and swim with wild dolphins in Panama City Beach, Florida. Spend the...

It was a great experience to ride on a boat with my family and daughters best friend for her birthday! We saw dolphins and even a sea turtle! We were able to take drinks and subway sandwiches along with chips and fruit, we could enjoy close to shell island where we picked shells and saw hermit crabs! We would definitely do it again :)

Wonderful experience for my daughters birthday!

The captain, Dennis, was very nice and made sure we saw as many dolphins as possible. He gave us some history and taught us a lot about dolphins we didn’t know. The one and only down side to this experience was how the customer service handled the situation the morning of our experience. They texted me 30 min prior to tell me the trip would have to be cancelled or rescheduled due to not having at least 3 people on board. I begged and pleaded since it was a surprise for my best friend’s birthday. I finally had to pay for a 3rd party to be able to go then they still couldn’t go on time because the captain “needed 24 hours notice”, yet customers only need 30 minutes? Found that entire situation highly unprofessional. Either way, we made it on and saw many dolphins and took lots of photos and videos and had a private tour for two at the cost of three.

I loved it Captain Josh was extremely patient and kind and answering all of our questions the whole experience was amazing and I will forever choose trip shock.com to book my beach Adventures from now on and I will be making a trip down to Panama at least twice a year because of the amazing experience that I had this time thank you all so much

Miss

Water Planet

Hop aboard a Corinthian Catamaran and experience the beauty of Panama City Beach, Florida. Sit back and enjoy the emerald waters while you relax cruising around St. Andrews State Park and Bay, Shell Island, and the Gulf. Make unforgettable memories with your friends and family while you spot sea turtles, birds, fish, and of course the magnificent dolphins! Book your trip today!

Panama City Beach: Dolphin Boat Cruise

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Dolphin Cruise Co

If you are looking for an adventure that is both exhilarating and relaxing, then look no further. This Private Wild Dolphin Excursion focuses on searching for and responsibly interacting with the amazing bottlenose dolphin in the wild. You will enjoy up close and personal encounters from the comfort and safety of your own 21' Robalo center console. Experience a day on the water and gaze at the beauty of the natural world around you. Book your Private Wild Dolphin Excursion today!

Panama City Beach: Private Wild Dolphin Excursion

If you are looking for an adventure that is both exhilarating and relaxing, then look no further. This Private Wild...

Marcus was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the area. He also went above and beyond what we expected on the trip. In addition to seeing dolphins he took us around a bunch of local spots that we never would have know about or see otherwise. We were extremely with the trip and when we come back we will definitely be booking with him again!

If you are worried about seeing dolphins, it took about 45 minutes to find them but we did see dolphins and they came right up to the boat. After the first encounter we also found another pod shortly after.

Excellent experience

We had a great time on the dolphin cruise. Marcus was well informed about the history of the area and made the trip enjoyable. Good family fun.

So Much Fun

Our captain Marcus provided excellent service. My kids enjoyed not only the ride and dolphin watching but also the stories about the pelican island and pirate cove. Thank you! We will definitely use your services again!

Great experience!

You Call It Water Adventures

Cruise through the Historic Grand Lagoon and the Gulf of Mexico in search of wild and beautiful bottlenose dolphins. Hit the water and snorkel, try out a stand-up paddleboard, look for some shells, or just relax and soak up the sun. This guided cruise is a fun trip for the whole family. Grab your sunscreen and explore beautiful Panama City Beach on this Snorkel Trip Aboard The Footloose Catamaran.

Panama City Beach: Snorkel Trip Aboard The Footloose Catamaran

Cruise through the Historic Grand Lagoon and the Gulf of Mexico in search of wild and beautiful bottlenose dolphins. Hit...

Great time and fun experience with the family

Enjoyed the staff and experience. Great way to spend time with the family and will be booking more tours and hopefully will have the same staff members.

Loved It

Captains were great, made the experience so fun. Lots to see on the Bay and Shell Island.

Sail into the sunset aboard the Footloose Catamaran. This 1.5-hour sailing trip in the Gulf of Mexico offers a great opportunity to relax and leave your worries behind. Listen to tropical music as you enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, Sangria, cold beer, or non-alcoholic beverage on Panama City Beach’s best sunset cruise. Don't forget to keep an eye out for Flipper and his friends!

Panama City Beach: Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard The Footloose Catamaran

Sail into the sunset aboard the Footloose Catamaran. This 1.5-hour sailing trip in the Gulf of Mexico offers a great...

We had a group of 6 women gathering . The Captain Paul and his helper Marci  were very good, knowledgeable, and efficient. The cost was very reasonable for our adventure.

Great evening!

Tristen and crew were phenomenal. We had a very nice time. Lots of dolphins. Great beverage service. All and all 5 Stars

Jason and Tiffany 
Canton Ga

Awesome

Great friends friendly porpoise beautiful sunset triple rum cocktails what more can you ask for

Sunset sail

Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to swim with wild dolphins in Panama City Beach, Florida. Spend the morning or afternoon with a professional team of instructors that will educate you on the proper way to interact with the dolphins. The tour is capped off with several live swim-ins at Shell Island for potential encounters. It is not every day that you get to swim with dolphins, so don't miss your chance! Book your Shell Island Dolphin Swim Experience today!

Panama City Beach: Private Shell Island Dolphin Swim Experience

Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to swim with wild dolphins in Panama City Beach, Florida. Spend...

Capt Josh was friendly and helpful, he took us out despite bad weather and we hung in there through a storm that blew through, it was not pleasant but worth it!!  We got to spend our time after that swimming with dolphins and manatees! He found shells and sand dollars for my daughters at Shell Island and entertained the kids.   It was such an incredible experience, highly recommend!

So glad we stuck with it!

Enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled sailing cruise, perfect for couples or families. Cruise and sightsee through the calm water of Grand Lagoon, past the marinas, state park, and homes. If the waters of the Gulf are calm enough, take a leisurely sail and keep your fingers crossed for those cotton candy sunsets over the horizon. The whole cruise is enjoyable with fun music playing throughout and the entertaining crew keeping the fun going after the sun goes down with lots of dancing and games. Don't miss out, book your Panama City Beach Sailing Excursion today!

Panama City Beach: Dolphin Sunset Sail on the Island Time Catamaran

Enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled sailing cruise, perfect for couples or families. Cruise and sightsee through the calm...

Excellent

The staff was very nice and helpful. We also felt safe. Thank you for the experience

Nice evening

Island Time Sailing Cruises

Embark on a blissful Sunset & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour aboard the Daydreams Sailboat in Panama City Beach, Florida. Sail along the coast of Shell Island and Panama City Beach and learn about dolphins from the captain and crew. Enjoy tropical tunes as you sip your complimentary beverage and watch for dolphins swimming among the waves. If you are wanting something breathtakingly beautiful, peaceful and serene, this Sunset & Dolphin Sightseeing on the Ohana Sailboat is the right choice for you and your crew. Book today!

Panama City Beach: Sunset Dolphin Tour on the Daydreams Sailboat with Complimentary Beverage

Embark on a blissful Sunset & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour aboard the Daydreams Sailboat in Panama City Beach, Florida. Sail...

We actually did not get to ride the Ohana sailboat, as not enough people signed up for the tour. Because of that, the company offered to rebook us to the Privateer catamaran sunset and dolphin sightseeing tour instead since it was our last night there. Whereas the Privateer tour was just fine, and we still enjoyed it, we would’ve preferred to have had the more intimate setting that we had originally booked.

Rebooked Tour

Absolutely wonderful!  Our crew. Jeremy & Jamie, created an experience to be remembered. The boat and the entire evening was way beyond our hopes. We’ve been on other  dolphin tours. The Ohana (means family and we were treated as such) was way beyond anything we’ve done before. The actual highlight of the 7 years we’ve been coming to PCB!  There should be a special level of 6 stars for exceptional experiences - this cruise was at that level. We will definitely do it again

The crew was amazing.  Was very attentive to our wants and needs.  A wonderful evening on the water.   Will do again.

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