Dolphin Boat Tour: Family-Friendly Marine Adventure

Embark on a thrilling dolphin sightseeing tour with Capt. Zach’s Adventures. Experience the joy of cruising on a spotlessly clean boat, while enjoying the warm hospitality and family-friendly atmosphere. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1213 Beck Ave - Enjoy a 2-hour PRIVATE sightseeing and dolphin cruise for up to 6 guests. The tours navigate through St. Andrews Bay and the inlet to the Gulf, with every trip including a visit to the stunning Shell Island! The operator is a seasoned local captain with two decades of experience on these waters. Typically, guests have the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Cooler with ice
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

There are numerous companies offering boat tours in the area, but this operator distinguishes themselves by maintaining an impeccably clean boat and providing a polite, family-friendly atmosphere. Every effort is made to ensure customers have an enjoyable experience on the water. Often, dolphins and other marine life can be observed up close. For those…

Location
1213 Beck Ave
Beck Avenue
This tour departs from Boat Slip #1 at C.S.S. Yacht Basin. There is a 2-3 minute walk from the parking lot to the boat slip. Slip #1 located off Beck Ave. beside the Shrimp Boat Restaurant.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sherry_s
May 19, 2025
Don’t miss out!! - ⸻ If you’re looking for an unforgettable family adventure in Panama, I can’t recommend Captain Zach enough! Our family of six had the most incredible time on the water. We saw so many dolphins up close, along with a variety of fascinating sea life—sea urchins, starfish, sand dollars, conchs, and more. Captain Zach didn’t just show us the sights—he also took the time to teach us about the marine life, making it fun and educational for everyone. It was truly a magical experience that we would do again and again!
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254sherrie
May 17, 2025
First time in Florida - We had an amazing time! We got to see dolphins and sea turtles. Captain Zach took us to Shell Island and we got to see some great views! I highly recommend!!
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Tamara_s
May 15, 2025
Highly recommend! - We enjoyed a great sightseeing and dolphin tour with our 2 adult sons. Capt Zach is personable, knowledgeable, and helped us identify shells that we found. We felt completely safe on the boat. And we saw dolphins!! We would do the tour again.
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Martha
May 15, 2025
Great Captain - Captain Zach was great. Handled the boat well and made us feel safe. Got us out to see dolphin, turtle and at Shell Island we found several hermit crabs, snails, urchins and fish. Was a fun time with family.
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Cimarron_s
May 6, 2025
Destin May 2025 - Captain Za h was awesome! We were with our 3& 5year-old granddaughters & their parents. They had never seen the ocean before, we saw lots dolphins, turtles & one shark. Also collected many different shells from shell island. Would highly recommend!
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Jan_w
May 3, 2025
Dolphins galore! - Excellent experience! Zach is a true master captain. We had a great sunset cruise. More dolphins than we could count!
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Steve_n
Apr 29, 2025
We had a great time on... - We had a great time on tge criisr with Captian Zach. He made our trip very memorable. This was the second time we booked and will fir sure do it again.
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Sarah_m
Apr 18, 2025
Amazing experience with Captain Zack! - We had such a great time on this kid-friendly guided tour! We saw two different species of sea turtles on this tour, one super early on and the second one on the way back from spotting dolphins. We enjoyed a beautiful cruise on the gulf before spotting a pod with at least 6 or more dolphins and a newborn baby dolphin!! We saw the baby trying to learn how to breach! The whole tour was just a surreal experience for our family from Michigan who has never experienced Florida! The captain made us comfortable and answered all of our questions about the ocean and marine life. He provided everything we needed to snorkel and look for shells at shell island. The experience was amazing. We have a 14 year old daughter, 12 year old son, and 3 year old son and they were all happy and entertained the whole tour. He even gathered some sea urchin for us to hold and observe before placing them back in the ocean. We learned so much! We will definitely come back when we return to Panama City! Thank you Captain Zack!
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Nicole_s
Mar 14, 2025
Captain Zach was... - Captain Zach was wonderful! We had a very relaxing time with our family on the water. And our experience at Shell Island was top notch!
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Julian_z
Mar 13, 2025
Had a great time today he... - Had a great time today he is very nice and greeted us with a welcoming smile. Not only did we see dolphins but we got to see a sea turtle swimming and enjoy shell island. He had many facts and knowledge about the area and was very funny aswell. Overall a great experience and we will definitely come back next time we come to Panama City beach.
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From $329 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).