Private Dolphin Tours in Panama City Beach

Enjoy a private dolphin tour through St. Andrews Bay and Grand Lagoon with quick access to Shell Island. Your captain will guide your group through the best dolphin viewing areas while you relax and enjoy one of the most popular wildlife experiences in Panama City Beach.

2 Hour Private Dolphin Tour

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  • Tour Duration: 2 Hours
  • Tour Type: Private Boat Tour
  • Max Guests: Up to 6 passengers per boat
  • Location: 312 Bay Shore Drive, Panama City Beach
  • Best For: Families, couples, and small groups

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Tour Highlights

  • Private dolphin tour for your group only
  • Cruise the calm waters of St. Andrews Bay and Grand Lagoon
  • Watch wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Visit the beautiful beaches of Shell Island (conditions permitting)
  • Opportunities for swimming, photos, and shell collecting
  • Scenic views of Panama City Beach and the Emerald Coast

What’s Included

  • Private boat with experienced local captain
  • Dolphin watching and wildlife viewing
  • Shell Island stop when conditions allow
  • Life jackets and required safety equipment
  • Local knowledge of the best dolphin viewing areas

What to Bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Towels
  • Camera or phone for photos
  • Drinks and snacks (no glass containers)

Good to Know

  • Dolphin sightings are common but cannot be guaranteed since they are wild animals
  • Tours depart from 312 Bay Shore Drive in Panama City Beach
  • Weather and water conditions may affect the route and island stop
  • Advance reservations are recommended during peak season

What Guest Say About Our Private Dolphin Tours

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James Holloway (Capt. Jimbo)
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They got the newest fastest Jet skies on Panama City Beach. There not all ragged out from being in the rough water beach side. Definitely worth making reservations for!!!
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tina boggs
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This was great! Everyone is very nice and friendly. Our Captain was Aspion and he is awesome!!
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Meredith Copley
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Our two guides were amazing! Explained everything to us and made us feel comfortable on the jet skis. Would highly recommend this place for something fun and unique to do with the family.we got see dolphins from about 4 feet away from our jet skis.
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Matthew Volpert
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This was an awesome experience. I will recommend this company to everyone I know that comes down here. Thank you
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Alexis Barron
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great experience. great people. 10/10 recommend!
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Srinivasa Sudikhandailraya
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We had wonderful experience with our kids Jet Skiing for the first time. Jennifer was nice to provide us zip locks to secure phones and also providing instructions to get boater test for our 15 yr old. Aspen, our guide for the Jet Ski tour to Shell Island was so patient with our slow riders :-) to get them accustomed initially. They have wonderful crew giving detailed instructions to everyone. We hung around a group of dolphins for quite a bit. Will recommend this definitely for family with young kids. Thanks, SK
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Steve Wilson
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Great value. Lots of ride time. We got to ride alongside a pod(?) of dolphins for a while. Spent 30 minutes on the island. Would recommend!
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David Wittmer
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The guide was very professional and fun. We will definitely be back.
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James Reed
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Well if you want to ride the wave runners for a couple hours this is the place. We went to just check out the Yamahas so we can purchase. We didn't have to spend double the money to rent one for an hour. This place was cheaper. You are in a tour and no craziness, however we didn't need that to check them out. We saw a couple pods of dolphins, you could go swim on the beach for 30-45 minutes. So all in all a very good trip. I would recommend this.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we always see dolphins?

Dolphins are frequently spotted in the waters around Shell Island and St. Andrews Bay, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Where do we meet?

Tours depart from 312 Bay Shore Drive, Panama City Beach, FL.

How many people can go?

Private tours accommodate up to 6 guests per boat.

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