Dolphin Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 30-foot thrill ride

Sunset, dolphins, and high-speed power slides on a 30-foot speedboat

A 60-minute speedboat ride from Panama City Beach into St. Andrews Bay at sunset, piloted by a live guide in English or Spanish, with a chance to see dolphins along the way. The boat is a 30-foot twin-engine thrill craft built for speed and sharp maneuvers, not a leisurely cruise. A minimum of four passengers must be booked before the ride launches. If your time slot doesn't fill, you'll be moved to the next available departure.

The experience

The boat itself is the draw here: a 30-foot speedboat powered by twin Turbo Yarmee 350 diesel engines, built to deliver fish tails, nose dives, rocket launches and 360-degree power slides. This isn't a floating observation platform. You're strapped in for a 60-minute run out into St. Andrews Bay and back, timed to catch the sunset, and the ride moves. Dolphins show up sometimes along the route, but the speed and the maneuvers are what you're paying for.

The boat requires a minimum of four passengers to launch. If your scheduled time slot doesn't reach that threshold, you'll be bumped to the next departure or held until the minimum is met. Cancellations made within 48 hours of your booking are non-refundable unless weather shuts down the ride entirely. Children must be at least 38 inches tall to ride.

What’s included

• The 60-minute speedboat ride into St. Andrews Bay and back.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• sunset viewing from the water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00 and 18:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 to 89 years) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by The Scream Machine

Is this one for you?The boat runs at speed with sharp maneuvers, so this ride suits travelers who want action and aren't looking for a calm float. If you prefer a slower pace or have spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns, this thrill craft isn't the right choice.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the boat actually like on the water?

The 30-foot speedboat is a high-performance twin-engine craft designed for speed and sharp turns, not comfort cruising. Expect fish tails, nose dives and 360-degree power slides as part of the ride.

Will we definitely see dolphins?

Dolphins are a possibility along the St. Andrews Bay route, but there's no guarantee. The sunset and the boat's performance are what you're booking for. Dolphin sightings are a bonus.

What happens if not enough people book my time slot?

The boat needs a minimum of four passengers to launch. If your slot doesn't fill, you'll be moved to the next available departure or held until four bookings are confirmed for your time.

Is there a refund if I need to cancel?

Cancellations made more than 48 hours before your ride are refundable. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable unless weather prevents the ride from running.