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Our mission is to work with purpose. Panama City Beach dolphin tours are educational experiences that allow you to appreciate and understand wildlife. Dive into the heart of the Gulf Coast's underwater paradise with Panama City Beach Snorkel Exploration Cruises 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.. We are an eco-friendly company and do everything possible to protect wildlife. You will be a blessing to dolphins if you choose an eco-tour company that cares.
The waters surrounding Shell Island and St. Seagrass Andrews State Park offer the best snorkeling opportunities in Panama City Beach. Panama City Snorkeling Tours provides access to this undeveloped barrier island of 700 acres that measures 7 miles in length and allows marine life to thrive.
Our mission is to work with a purpose: By providing Panama City Beach dolphin tours as educational experiences, which allows a greater understanding and appreciation of wildlife.
Booking a tour can be done online using our convenient calendar or by calling us. Respect Don’t forget to ask about renting one of our underwater cameras for your adventure – you’ll love the memories.
You don't have to bring snorkeling gear if you can rent equipment on the beaches. Panama City Dive Center or Diver's Den provide masks, snorkels and fins.
This was the highlight of our Florida vacation. We felt secure, enjoyed our trip, and also learned a lot. Captain Lorraine was kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating.
Another popular snorkeling spot is the rock jetty and artificial reef on the Gulf shores of St. Andrews State Park, with access to St. Andrews Bay. The park’s rock jetties serve as a wildlife habitat, allowing snorkelers to see rays, dolphins, octopus, and a variety of sponges and coral. Experienced and beginner snorkelers are welcomed.
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There's no better way than to swim with marine life and explore their natural habitat. Snorkeling Packages can be arranged for all members of the family at St. Andrews State Park.
Shell Island has a lot to offer, with a variety marine life including turtles and bottlenose dolphins. It also boasts calm, clear waters which are ideal for snorkelers of all levels. After your snorkeling expedition, go to the sugary-white beach.
The U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran Catamaran "Footloose", which measures 40 feet, can hold up to 38 passengers.
Panama City Snorkeling Tours offers snorkeling equipment rentals to anyone who plans to visit Shell Island.
With water temperatures averaging 80 degrees and an incredible visibility, snorkeling tours in Panama City Beach are a wonderful adventure for your whole family. So put on your swimsuit and join us today.
Snorkeling involves swimming on the surface of water using a snorkel, mask, and fins. The snorkel allows you to see underwater clearly, and the mask allows you to breathe in the water with your face. Snorkeling is much easier than swimming because you can relax face down and breathe easily.
“This was a highlight of our Florida trip. We felt safe, really enjoyed ourselves, and learned some things too. Captain Lorraine was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.”
You can wear contact lenses but you should be aware that you may lose your contacts if your mask floods.
Customers have 48-hour notice to cancel and receive a refund. Customers who cancel after this 48-hour period are not eligible to receive a refund. Unfavorable weather may result in the tour being rescheduled, or a full refund. Customers are allowed to make changes to reservations without charge, as long as they're not within the 48-hour cancellation period. No-shows won't be refunded.
You can rent snorkeling gear from Panama City Snorkeling Tours if you want to visit Shell Island.
Snorkeling allows a skilled swimmer to observe marine life in close proximity. A little instruction will make it easy for even the most novice to breathe comfortably in snorkel gear, and enjoy the view of the ocean through a mask. Your guide will show you the grassy shallows around Shell Island. The shallow waters around Shell Island may be home to sea horses and sea star. If you're looking for colorful tropical fish and sea urchins, you might come across a wild bottlenose or wild bottlenose dolphin while you cruise high above the coral reef. You can also try to find uninhabited shells you can take home.
Cocoa Beach is covered in golden sand. The surface is very clean and has a mixed fraction. It is stunningly turquoise.
Avoid touching corals, fish, or turtles. You can only touch sand, rock, and water safely (and your fins). Learn how to take a break in water by reading our snorkeling etiquette pages. Use sunscreen that isn't harmful.
Ginnie Springs, HIgh Springs. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, North Palm Beach. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo. Phil Foster Park, Riviera Beach. Silver Glen, Ocala Forest.
Snorkeling in the Jetties A popular spot is the "children’s pool", which is how locals refer the calm, protected waters behind Shell Island Jetty. The protected swimming area at the southern end St. Andrews State Park is another good spot.