Dolphin Cruises & Tours

Boat Tours

Animal Encounters

Swimming with Dolphins

<p>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!</p>

<p>4 Hour Shell Island Dolphin Swim Experience</p>

<p><strong>How to Redeem:</strong> Print this ticket or show the confirmation details on your mobile device for admission. Please bring a valid ID. Before arrival, please confirm departure date and time at least 48 hours prior to the trip. Reservations booked less than 48 hrs prior to arrival are not guaranteed until confirmed by the vendor. Please call 850-230-6030 for updates, questions, or issues. </p>
<p><strong>Parking:</strong> Public parking is available at Adventures at Sea Marina at 5709 N. Lagoon Dr., Panama City, Florida 32408.</p>
<p><strong>Departure Details:</strong> Activity departs from 5709 N. Lagoon Dr., Panama City, Florida 32408. Vendor is located inside the Adventures at Sea Marina. You do not have to stand in the Adventures at Sea Marina line. Walk down the boardwalk between the AAS office and the Off the Hook restaurant. Vendor is located in the 4th kiosk on the right. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the departure time. Activity departs on time. If you have any complaints about your tour or questions about rescheduling or payments, your captain will NOT be able to discuss these with you. You must discuss with vendor's administrative team. Any issues, please contact your provider, Water Planet, at 850-230-6030. </p>
<p><strong>Gratuities:</strong> Although not required, it is customary to tip your tour guide 20%.</p>

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4 Hour Shell Island Dolphin Swim Experience

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Capt Kyle was great. Would have liked more time by the dolphins versus by the beach/rocks  snorkeling

Good Captain

This was a really cool experience. My boyfriend and I had the best time ever. Denise was the best and always made sure we were gonna see dolphins. I would definitely recommend.

It was a pleasure to have you on board. We always strive to facilitate the best experience during our dolphin and snorkel tours.
Denis Richard
Water Planet CEO

Dolphin tour

Coach was great getting us where we needed to be., that was a trip we will never forget.  We also loved talking about all the things we found in the ocean.  I want to do it again!

Unforgettable!!!

We had a large group of 10 and went out with two boats! Both captains were amazing and so fun! This was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done! Everyone in our group agreed it was amazing! Ages in our group ranged  from 15 years to 50 years old. The boat rides were similar to being out on the lake, they are pontoon style with shade! If you’re on the fence about this one, do it! I promise you won’t regret it!

Do it!!!

The dolphin excursion was an amazing experience.  Our Captain Josh was very friendly and informative, and did his best to ensure that we had a great time.  We saw dozens and dozens of dolphins!  We would definitely do it again!!

We appreciate your great review. It gives us the opportunity to see ourselves from your perspective.
Thank you.

Excellent

The dolphin tour was amazing! The older gentlemen who was our guide was fantastic! Knowledgeable, smart, funny and caring! I would 100% suggest spending the money and going on this tour! Going out and seeing dolphins in their natural habitat is like no other experience!

Great review. Thank you. I am glad that you can appreciate not only the experience but also the personality of our captains.

Glenn was an incredible captain. We saw dolphins almost the entire trip while we were looking. We swam with pods of several dolphin on 10-15 different occasions. It was an incredible experience and extremely relaxing as well. We got to go snorkeling at an old shipwreck as well as find seashells and crabs at shell island. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Woohoo! If you are on the fence, just sign up and do it. You won’t regret it!

We are so glad you had a great time! We hope to see you again next summer (:

The Highlight of Our Vacation!

Captain Glenn was knowledgeable and made the experience unforgettable, will definitely do again!

We are so happy you enjoy your tour! Hope to see you again next summer (:

Amazing experience

Our guide Gary really gave us a great experience. We has 3 others on our boat, so it was not crowded. We had about 45 minutes of true dolphin encounters. It was a fantastic day! After swimming in the waters with the dolphins, we went to a beautiful secluded beach and found so many shells. We will definitely do this again!

We are so happy your enjoyed your tour! Looking forward to seeing you again!

Awesome Experience!

Captain (“Coach”) Glenn was a very capable boat captain and dolphin spotter. He was very adept at maneuvering the boat to place us in just the right position to intersect the dolphin’s path so that we had multiple successful snorkeling encounters. He also took care to keep us safe at all times. Captain Glen was also a knowledgeable biologist and kept us entertained with interesting facts about dolphins, as well as some of the other local wildlife. Four hours is a lot of bang for your buck. I can highly recommend it.

Thanks so much for the lovely review! We are glad you enjoyed your trip! Hope to see you again next summer (:

4 hour dolphin encounter

Panama City Beach

Florida

<h2>How did you discover this activity?</h2>
<p>I just googled dolphin swims</p>
<h2>When did you book your tour compared to the departure date?</h2>
<p>About 3 weeks in advance</p>
<h2>Why did you choose this activity?</h2>
<p>The free range time to enjoy the adventure</p>
<h2>How did you get to the activity location?</h2>
<p>It was a easy drive from the beach resorts</p>
<h2>What was your experience with the activity’s staff?</h2>
<p>Everyone was friendly</p>
<h2>Highlights or memories you and your group will take from the trip?</h2>
<p>Seeing the dolphins underwater and seeing them in their natural home. The rain made it a little cold but we were fine dealing with it. Our guide was knowledgeable of the animals and able to tell us facts of the animals around us. Would def recommend to bring a lot of snacks and water. With the rain also bring extra towels to be prepared. Overall we enjoyed the experience very different from seeing the animals in a aquarium.</p>
<h2>Would you recommend this activity to another group like yours? Why or why not?</h2>
<p>Yes it was relaxing and had plenty of time to relax and swim with the dolphins</p>
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- Adults: Two
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Seeing the dolphins in underwater relaxed and swim with the dolphins

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I haven’t seen my youngest laugh and smile as she did in a long time

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The water fight with the other boat was so much fun!

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Captain was very personable and he was great with the kids

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- Adults: Five
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