The U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran Catamaran 'Footloose' Catamaran is 40-foot long and can carry up 38 passengers. Dive into the heart of the Gulf Coast's underwater paradise with Snorkeling Adventures Around Panama City Beach This is your gateway to exploring the shimmering, clear waters that are a playground for a dazzling array of marine life, including vibrant coral reefs, friendly dolphins, and schools of colorful fish. Whether you're a novice or an experienced snorkeler, these tours offer a seamless experience with expert guides, quality equipment, and personalized attention to ensure your adventure is both safe and memorable. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Panama City Beach. Book your snorkeling tour today and prepare to be amazed by the wonders beneath the waves.. The Footloose Catamaran accommodates more than 50 guests. Tranquil There is a large deck with seating and a sunning net at the front. There is one clean toilet on board. Habitat Two steps are available at the back to allow for snorkel trips.
You'll need to tip between $10-20 depending on how long the tour is. You can usually just tip the person who is saying goodbye at the end of the tour.
For a relaxing 25-minute cruise to Shell Island, our snorkel area, we will leave Historic Grand Lagoon. Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea creatures and other marine life as you travel. We will either anchor along the Gulf of Mexico, Shell Island, or both. Here you can snorkel for shells, learn more about the local marine life, and just relax while taking in the sun. To hunt for shells, you can also swim through the shallow waters to Shell Island. After spending some time on Shell Island, the trip will conclude with a ride to the Gulf of Mexico where we can search for dolphins as well as sight-see.
Book a private tour to reserve the entire boat exclusively for your party. This is your own personal tour. Customize the tour to your liking. Six guests maximum per private charter.
Panama City Snorkeling Tours can accommodate smaller groups with 6 or fewer people for a more intimate and personal tour. Our crew and Captain will share many fascinating facts about these wonderful creatures.
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You can snorkel in Panama City Beach by visiting Shell Island or St. Andrews State Park. Panama City Snorkeling Tours allows you to access this 700-acre barrier island that is 7 miles long and has no development.
The collection of fire corals, stony corals and the octocorals Gorgonia Flabellum (common sea-fans), is strictly prohibited in Florida.
You now know where to book your tour or rent equipment. Here are some top snorkeling spots in Panama City Beach.
Based on participant participation, cruises depart daily.
The unspoiled Shell Island is home to a wide variety of wildlife including sea turtles and bottlenose dolphins. Clear, calm waters are available around the rock jetties, making it a great spot for beginners and advanced snorkelers.
"Captain Lorraine was very precise in positioning us at the moment when the dolphins were swimming right under our feet.
Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park offer the best snorkeling in Panama City Beach Florida.
Shell Island is home to a variety of wildlife, including dolphins.
This is one of Panama City Beach's most popular spots. Sky You can find fish and other marine life in shallow pools.
You can book a tour online through our easy calendar, or by calling us. Ask us about renting an underwater camera for your adventure.
Swimming in the ocean can bring you many surprises. Most likely, alligators are not one of these things. Alligators can tolerate salt water for short periods of time, but they are mostly freshwater animals that live in swampy areas, streams, lakes and rivers.
Snorkeling means swimming across the surface water with a snorkel, dive mask, and fins. The snorkel lets you see clearly under water, while the mask allows you the freedom to breathe underwater. It is much more relaxing than swimming, as you are able to relax and move freely while snorkeling. All equipment for snorkeling is included on a Shell Island Shuttle snorkel excursion.
They will stop when they get tired, then make a 180deg turn and start running again. They can run at speeds of 1.6m/s, which is about 3.5 mph. Ghost crabs are active most at night, but they can be found at dawn and dusk as well as occasionally at midday.
Panama City Beach Pier is the best spot to visit in Panama City Beach, for its crystal-clear blue water. This beach is eight miles long. It is a popular spot for relaxation and play in the sand, followed by a quick bite at one of the nearby waterfront eateries.
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Shell Island is home to a variety of wildlife, including dolphins.
Panama City Beach Beach water refers to fresh water that comes from spring-fed bodies of water. It is emitted through a pipe under Front Beach Road, and then out towards the Gulf of Mexico. According to the city's website, "These discolored outflows represent a unique aspect in our lake ecosystem."
Queen conch shells from Florida are legal to possess, provided that they do not contain any living queens at the time of collection and as long as a queen conch is not killed, mutilated or removed from its shell before collection.
OFFICIAL SHELL ISLAND SHUTTLE PRICE: $18.95 Adults – $9.95 Children (12 years and under) – Infants Free!
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