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We compared all 51 experiences in Panama City Beach so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 51 experiences from US$ 25 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise Catamaran Tour
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Most booked
Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise Catamaran TourSnorkel at Shell Island and cruise St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico searching for wild bottlenose dolphins aboard a sailing catamaran.
5,076 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h
Tue–Sat
12:00
Season until 28 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Dolphin Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Sail
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★Top rated
Dolphin Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 2-Hour SailTwo-hour dolphin-watching cruise from Panama City Beach aboard a sailing catamaran, with rum punch included and live English guide.
2,150 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h
Tue–Sat
15:30
Season until 28 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Catamaran Sail
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Best value
Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Catamaran SailWatch the Gulf turn gold from SV Privateer catamaran with a complimentary drink. Two hours on St. Andrews Bay waters, dolphins often spotted.
753 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 43per person

Recommended (7)

Snorkel & Dolphin Watch: Panama City Beach 3-Hour Catamaran
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Travelers' pick
Snorkel & Dolphin Watch: Panama City Beach 3-Hour Catamaran
584 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 49per person
Shell Island Inflatable Park & Dolphin Tour: 3-hour Catamaran
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Travelers' pick
Shell Island Inflatable Park & Dolphin Tour: 3-hour Catamaran
581 reviews
4.73★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 71per person
Cypress Springs kayaking & snorkeling near Panama City Beach
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Likely to sell out
Cypress Springs kayaking & snorkeling near Panama City Beach
555 reviews
4.88★
Duration
5h–6h
fromUS$ 125per person
Panama City Beach: Sunset Dolphin Sail & Cocktails
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Travelers' pick
Panama City Beach: Sunset Dolphin Sail & Cocktails
486 reviews
4.78★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 38per person
Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Dolphin Swim & Shell Island Snorkel
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Likely to sell out
Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Dolphin Swim & Shell Island Snorkel
406 reviews
4.69★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 71per person
Panama City Beach: Jet Boat Thrill Ride & 360 Spin
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Travelers' pick
Panama City Beach: Jet Boat Thrill Ride & 360 Spin
401 reviews
4.76★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 55per person
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Sightseeing Tour near Shell Island
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Travelers' pick
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Sightseeing Tour near Shell Island
307 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 35per person

Top rated (10)

Snorkel Shell Island & Dolphins: Panama City Beach, 18-person max
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Travelers' pick
Snorkel Shell Island & Dolphins: Panama City Beach, 18-person maxSnorkel Shell Island in Panama City Beach with dolphins and sea turtles on a 3-hour excursion limited to 18 passengers, snorkels.
160 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Cruise & Shell Island Snorkel
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Travelers' pick
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Cruise & Shell Island SnorkelThree-hour catamaran tour from Panama City Beach with dolphin spotting, Shell Island snorkeling, a USCG-licensed captain and an onboard bar.
270 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
Tue–Sat
12:00
Season until 28 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Snorkeling at St. Andrews State Park: Handcrafted Tiki Cruise
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Likely to sell out
Snorkeling at St. Andrews State Park: Handcrafted Tiki CruiseCruise the Grand Lagoon on a handcrafted tiki with a licensed captain, snorkel in shallow water, and float on the sandbar with your own beverages and music.
192 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 86per person
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Cruise & Shell Island Tour
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Travelers' pick
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Cruise & Shell Island TourSpot dolphins near Shell Island and St. Andrew State Park on a family boat tour. Local captains, comfortable seating, restroom onboard. Half-day cruise from Panama City Beach.
191 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 32per person
Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: Dolphins at golden hour
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Travelers' pick
Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: Dolphins at golden hour1.5-hour sunset cruise on a 32-foot pontoon across St. Andrews Bay and Gulf of Mexico. Watch for dolphins and deer along Shell Island.
160 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromUS$ 37per person
Panama City Beach: Axe Throwing Event with Coach & Group Access
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Panama City Beach: Axe Throwing Event with Coach & Group AccessArrive in Panama City Beach, grab an axe, and learn to throw with a local coach. Great for team events or just trying something new: includes guide and accessible space.
305 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Private Dolphin Tour & Shell Island
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Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Private Dolphin Tour & Shell IslandPrivate boat tour of St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf with a local captain. Wild dolphins, snorkeling gear, and cooler with ice included. Up to 6 people.
249 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 347per group
Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Dolphin & Sunset Boat Tour
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Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Dolphin & Sunset Boat TourTwo-hour sunset cruise around Shell Island and into the Gulf of Mexico watching dolphins. Small groups, bottled water included, family-run captains.
151 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Watch & Shell Island Snorkel Tour
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Travelers' pick
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Watch & Shell Island Snorkel TourSmall group dolphin tour in Panama City Beach with Shell Island stop and snorkeling gear included. Max 6 guests, experienced local captains, St. Andrews Bay waters.
131 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Panama City Beach: Fear at the Pier Haunted House Escape
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Panama City Beach: Fear at the Pier Haunted House EscapeNavigate a haunted house filled with monsters and special effects in Panama City Beach. Solve puzzles to escape. Wheelchair accessible, open year-round.
100 reviews
4.86★
Duration
20m
start times · Every day
17
Free cancellationfromUS$ 25per person

Lowest price (10)

Panama City Beach: Outer Space Escape Room Game 1 Hour
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Panama City Beach: Outer Space Escape Room Game 1 HourStep into a space-themed escape room in Panama City Beach, solve puzzles with friends or family, and race the clock. Includes bottled water and wheelchair access.
79 reviews
4.86★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 33per person
Zombie Escape Room Panama City Beach: Solve Puzzles in 60 Min
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Zombie Escape Room Panama City Beach: Solve Puzzles in 60 MinYou have an hour to crack codes and find hidden clues to break out of the zombie-themed room. Soda and water included. Wheelchair accessible.
233 reviews
4.83★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 33per person
Panama City Beach: Forbidden Tomb Escape Room Game
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Panama City Beach: Forbidden Tomb Escape Room GameStep into the Forbidden Tomb escape room in Panama City Beach for a one-hour adventure with friends or family. Includes bottled water, wheelchair access, and free parking.
74 reviews
4.65★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 33per person
Sunset Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach: 90-Minute Catamaran
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Travelers' pick
Sunset Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach: 90-Minute CatamaranNinety-minute sunset dolphin cruise on a 45-foot catamaran with captain and crew. Watch dolphins in their natural habitat off Shell Island and St.
97 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 37per person
Sunset Snorkel and Dolphin Cruise: Panama City Beach
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Sunset Snorkel and Dolphin Cruise: Panama City BeachSnorkel off Panama City Beach on a 2-hour Gulf cruise with mask and snorkel gear, spotting dolphins at sunset while enjoying your own food and drinks.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Shell Island Snorkeling: Dolphins & Marine Life
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Travelers' pick
Shell Island Snorkeling: Dolphins & Marine LifeSnorkel Shell Island's reefs with masks and snorkels provided, spot dolphins in their habitat.
92 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Sunset Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach: Adults-Only Tiki Boat
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Sunset Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach: Adults-Only Tiki BoatAdults-only sunset cruise on Panama City Beach's new Big Kahuna tiki boat. Bring your own drinks, watch dolphins in the Gulf.
94 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Sunset Cruise Lower Grand Lagoon: Floating Tiki Bar
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Likely to sell out
Sunset Cruise Lower Grand Lagoon: Floating Tiki BarNinety-minute sunset cruise on a floating tiki bar in Lower Grand Lagoon near Panama City Beach. Bring your own drinks.
171 reviews
4.84★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Dolphin Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 30-foot thrill ride
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Dolphin Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 30-foot thrill rideRide a 30-foot twin-engine speedboat into St. Andrews Bay for 60 minutes at sunset with a chance to spot dolphins. Live guide in English or Spanish.
74 reviews
4.57★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Snorkeling Shell Island Panama City Beach: Big Kahuna Boat
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Likely to sell out
Snorkeling Shell Island Panama City Beach: Big Kahuna BoatThree-hour snorkeling cruise to Shell Island on the Big Kahuna tiki boat with snorkel gear, water and restroom included, anchor in calm.
10 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 8 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
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Panama City Beach at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise Catamaran Tour, US$ 52 (3h, 4.87★ · 5,076).
  • Top rated: Dolphin Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Sail, US$ 42 (2h, 4.88★ · 2,150).
  • Best value: Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Catamaran Sail, US$ 43 (2h, 4.80★ · 753).

Of the 51 experiences: 49 with free cancellation, 50 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup and 50 bookable last-minute.

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