Dolphin Tour: Snorkel Shell Island's Clear Waters
4.8
55 Ratings
Panama City Beach

Discover dolphins and snorkel at Shell Island with expert captains. Private tours for up to 6. Snorkeling gear included. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shell Island - Shell Island is a 7-mile-long uninhabited island. Discover the island, collect sand dollars and sea shells, and enjoy splashing around!
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Panama City Beach Dolphin & Shell Island Snorkeling Private Boat Tour (Up to 6 Guests)
Embark on one of the finest dolphin tours in Panama City Beach, guided by seasoned local captains who know the best spots to find dolphins. Sail through the stunning waters of St. Andrews Bay and explore the pristine waters around Shell Island.
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Location
5201 N Lagoon Dr
North Lagoon Drive
Turn by Captain Anderson's Marina and come straight back about a 1/4 of a mile. You will see our signs that say "The Dock"!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rose_r
Apr 10, 2026
Jason and the Dolphins - Absolutely the best...thanks to Jason. He was the very best captain and tour guide. Very knowledgeable and approachable. THANKS JASON
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Venture296128
Apr 8, 2026
Dolphins and Shell filled fun! - We had the BEST TIME EVER! The weather was less than ideal but our captain made the experience well worth it! We saw so many dolphins, even a mama and her calf! Shell island was beautiful. Lots of sand dollars! I brought my 4 and 6 year old and mom along, definitely family friendly. The bartender also makes the best coffee (non-alcoholic) if you’re going out early! Highly recommend 1000/10! 😊
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Deena_k
Apr 2, 2026
Amazing tour. Captain... - Amazing tour. Captain Stan is so knowledgeable about the water. We got to swim with about a hundred dolphins, see a sea turtle and enjoy Shell Island.
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Tatetwins
Apr 2, 2026
Great time ! - Perfect amount of time and got to see many dolphins and a sea turtle. Our captain was great too. - Stan. We aren’t really sun people and accomplished everything in 2 hours. Snorkeling was great. Would def recommend
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Raellas
Apr 1, 2026
Unforgettable Dolphin Experience - If you’re in Panama City Beach and even considering a dolphin tour, I HIGHLY recommend. Captain Stan is the one to book with. It ended up being one of the absolute highlights of my trip! From the moment we got on the boat, he was welcoming, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip feel personal and fun. We saw dolphins up close (and a lot of them!), and he knew exactly where to go without ever making it feel rushed or crowded. You can tell he genuinely cares about both the dolphins and giving people an unforgettable experience. It was the perfect mix of relaxing, exciting, and just genuinely cool. I’d 100% recommend Captain Stan to anyone visiting PCB;this was one of the most memorable experiences!!
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174madelenm
Apr 1, 2026
Captain Stan is THE BEST - Went on the dolphin tour with Captain Stan, and he was AMAZING to say the least. I’ll never forget this experience. Captain Stan made us feel so safe. He is a PRO and is so knowledgeable. He made our tour so fun. If you’re going to do anything in PCB, do THIS! If you can tour with captain Stan, do it!! We can not recommend this enough, one of the most amazing experiences of my life!
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X278vymayaa
Apr 1, 2026
Dolphin Tour - Me and four friends went on this tour with captain stan and it was a great experience. Captain Stan was a great captain and very knowledgeable, we saw so many dolphins and would 100% go again.He made sure we saw all we could and was very accommodating to what we wanted to do. This was definitely my favorite part of our trip!
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3presleyf
Apr 1, 2026
Captain Stan and the best experience of your life - My friends and I went today with captain Stan and it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. We saw so many dolphins and swam right next to them. Captain Stan was the best!!! He made sure we got the most out of our experience and was open to whatever we wanted. Without him I don’t know if our experience would’ve been the same. Can’t emphasize the amount of fun we had would 1000 percent do again!
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Addison_k
Mar 31, 2026
100/10 recommend - the entire experience was amazing and if you get the chance to go with captain stan, you’ll have the best time!
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Jomema06
Mar 31, 2026
Wonderful Experience and Company - We had a wonderful time with this excursion. Jason was our guide and made us feel welcome from the start. He pointed out all of the landmarks and gave us a great history of PCB. He answered all of our quirky questions without fail. :) We got to see dolphin pods and a baby dolphin! Shell Island was really cool too - the beach was empty and it was unreal to have it to ourselves for a while. Highly recommend Jason and Lagoon Pontoons.
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