Dolphin Tour: Explore Panama City Beach Waters

Discover playful dolphins and stunning views on a 1.5-hour Shell Island boat tour. Perfect for families and small groups. Book your adventure today!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shell Island - Our Dolphin Sightseeing tour offers a chance for an up close view of Bottlenose Dolphins in the wild and other sea and air life. You will get to sea our beautiful St. Andrews Bay and Gulf of Mexico and Shell Island while sitting in comfort on our intimate boat tour. Our crew is ready to show you why people love our coastal waters.
What's Included
  • Water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on our dolphin sightseeing tour aboard our 32′ fiberglass pontoon. This unique vessel offers a perfect blend of comfort and excitement, providing an ideal platform for exploring the stunning waters of Panama City Beach.
Join us for a memorable 1.5-hour cruise, where you’ll glide effortlessly across the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Our…

Location
4114 Jan Cooley Dr
Jan Cooley Drive
Guests can check in at the Paradise Adventures Kiosk located on the west end of the BlueGreen Bayside Resort Property. The building is blue and the kiosk employees will give your further instructions. We suggest signing waivers prior to check-in to save time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aliceed8384sh
Jun 28, 2025
Honeymoon Happiness - The Good Jibez Only boat tour was AMAZING! The small setting of the pontoon boat makes for an extremely intimate experience. Captain Jaya and Sophia were nothing but fantastic. They have very positive energy and make sure that everyone is having a good time. We saw plenty of dolphins and sea life! What a great addition to our honeymoon!
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Ericsy8800rp
Jun 27, 2025
Super fun and experience and not over crowded - We absolutely loved our trip! The captains were super friendly and fun to talk to. We learned a lot about the area and got to see lots of dolphins and even got super lucky to see a baby turtle in the gulf! The boat was also not over crowded at all so we could all move around to look out at the beautiful scenery. Absolutely worth it and we would happily go again on our next visit!
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Wisener_k
Jun 27, 2025
Great tour - Great tour! Friendly service! Great experience for family and not too big of a boat! It’s the perfect size
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Donna_m
Jun 25, 2025
Great experience! - We had a great time on this Dolphin cruise. Saw a lot of dolphins and the girls who captained the ship were fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you’re wanting to go see dolphins.
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Marci_p
Jun 22, 2025
Worth it - Our captain and first mate were amazing! Only female crews was fun to see. The boat was small and intimate. We felt great with our people. Loved when we spotted dolphins our captain stopped and turned around so that we could watch them. We saw tons and it was great 10 out of 10
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Monica
Jun 19, 2025
Dolphin cruise! - We saw dolphins and turtles! The crew was great and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience! 5 stars for sure 😊
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Cynthia_y
Jun 9, 2025
Love! - It was a beautiful experience and the captain and all the people on the boat were so nice and welcoming! We had a blast! Very relaxing as well!
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Resort21839621999
Jun 9, 2025
why you should go - my first experience was with my mom and it was such an AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE experience!! not only was the captain and her partner funny but they told us really interesting information they were such a vibe as well! every employee we talked to was so friendly! and while we were leaving the next group cheered everyone on and gave high fives! i have absolutely NOTHING bad to say! 10/10 definitely recommend 🩷
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Sciencenerdohio
Jun 7, 2025
Woman Owned and Operated! - Great peak into sea life! Dolphins, sea turtles, urchins, sand dollars, leopard and blue crabs, sea hare, snails, hermit crabs and more! Captain Jaya was attentive, safe, upbeat, and knowledgable. Free water and one free soda. Snacks for purchase. Experience does matter, and this captain has it! Worth every penny and a tip!
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Gina_d
Jun 30, 2025
Dolphin Shell Island Sightseeing Tour - Check the water conditions before you go. We went on the 4:30 trip. If I would have checked the conditions the night before I definitely would have cancelled the trip and rescheduled when the water was flat and crystal clear blue and green.The water was so choppy. We weren't able to venture into the Gulf as it was to rough. I promised my young grandchildren that we would definitely see dolphins. I can honestly say that I have always been able to spot dolphins and other sea creatures in the Gulf while in a boat or even on shore but usually when the water was flat and crystal clear. Was very disappointed that it didn't happen. I understand that they are wild creatures and don't stay in one area but because the water was so rough it was tough to spot anything in the water. The only wildlife we saw was a seagull that followed the boat. Not the fault of the captain as she and her deckhand were very nice but I wished they would have cancelled the trip due to the water conditions. It wasn't very pleasant. I would go with this company again but I would definitely check weather conditions. I am a South Florida native and am totally aware of how the weather changes by the minute but water conditions can be a bit more accurate than if it's going to rain or not. If you're fine with just a boat ride then I would say go for it but if you're expecting to see any sea life then make sure you check the weather/water conditions. Just my opinion.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).