Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

4.9 · 4920 Reviews

Excellent Quality

Overview

Experience the best of Panama City Beach on this 3-hour Shell Island snorkel and dolphin cruise aboard a spacious sailing catamaran. This family-friendly adventure includes approximately 1 hour of snorkeling at Shell Island, where you can swim in clear, shallow waters, search for seashells, and spot marine life like starfish and tropical fish. The remaining 2 hours are dedicated to dolphin watching and scenic cruising through St. Andrews Bay and into the Gulf of Mexico. Keep your camera ready as dolphins are often seen swimming alongside the boat. Relax and enjoy the ocean breeze, music, and fun atmosphere as you sail along the Emerald Coast. Snorkeling gear and life jackets are included, and drinks are available for purchase onboard. Perfect for all ages, this tour offers the ideal mix of relaxation, wildlife, and adventure.

What's Included

Use of life jackets

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Use of paddle boards

Captain / deckhands

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

CHECK-IN: You must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time.

Minimum drinking age is 21 years old

Weight restrictions for slide is 250lbs, for paddleboards 200lbs

Bottled water is the only outside food/drink permitted. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PERMITTED.

No smoking allowed

No chewing gum

Please wear your swimsuits under your clothes. Also pack a beach bag with towels, sunscreen (no aerosol sprays), sunglasses, hats, cameras, etc. You may also want to bring water shoes.

Snorkel gear is provided but you may bring your own if you'd like. Young kids may prefer to bring their own goggles instead of the masks we provide.

Dress code is casual - wear swim suits under casual clothes. • Bring a beach bag with towels, sunscreen (no aerosol sprays), hats, sunglasses, and cameras. • You are not allowed to bring drinks or coolers. • No smoking allowed • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions especially during hot summer weather • Inclement weather may cancel a cruise, but is up to the cruise company and is generally a last minute decision. Plan to arrive as scheduled unless otherwise notified.

18% gratuity will be added for parties of 15 or more.

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4.9

based on 4920 reviews

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From 52.43 USD per person

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