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Jul 28, 2026 - 09:13 PM
You will have the easiest time spotting sand dollars and starfish on a snorkeling trip when the water is shallow and clear, the wind is light, and waves are not stirring sand off the bottom. An incoming tide will bring cleaner Gulf water into St. Andrews Bay, which improves visibility around seagrass, shells, and rocky areas (we recommend checking tide charts for best daily visibility). For a trip that spends time around these shallow habitats, the Shell Island and Dolphin Tour with Marine Biology Guide explores areas where the crew may point out marine life along the bottom.
