Catamaran Cruises in Panama City Beach at a glance
- Our pick: Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise Catamaran Tour, US$ 52 per person (3h, 4.87★ · 5,078).
- Top rated: Panama City Beach: Dolphin Cruise & Shell Island Snorkel, US$ 52 per person (3h, 4.95★ · 271).
- Best value: Sunset Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach: 90-Minute Catamaran, US$ 37 per person (1h 30m, 4.94★ · 97).
Price per person across the 10 options priced per person: US$ 35–US$ 71 (median US$ 42). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 10.
Of the 10 options: 10 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 10 kid-friendly and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Catamaran Cruises in Panama City Beach
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10 options
Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise Catamaran Tour Snorkel at Shell Island and cruise St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico searching for wild bottlenose dolphins aboard a sailing catamaran. Tue–Sat · 12:00 · Season until 28 Nov · All ages ★ 4.87 (5,078 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
Dolphin Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Sail Two-hour dolphin-watching cruise from Panama City Beach aboard a sailing catamaran, with rum punch included and live English guide. Tue–Sat · 15:30 · Season until 28 Nov · All ages ★ 4.88 (2,154 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Catamaran Sail Watch the Gulf turn gold from SV Privateer catamaran with a complimentary drink. Two hours on St. Andrews Bay waters, dolphins often spotted. Every day · 15:15 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.80 (753 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
Panama City Beach: Sunset Dolphin Sail & Cocktails A 90-minute catamaran cruise with complimentary wine or beer and tropical music. Dolphins often spotted. Departs from Bayside Golf & Spa Resort daily, weather permitting. Every day · 15:45 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.78 (488 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
Snorkel & Dolphin Watch: Panama City Beach 3-Hour Catamaran Snorkel at Shell Island and watch for dolphins in St. Andrews Bay aboard the Footloose catamaran: snorkel gear included, one complimentary drink. Every day · 12:00 · Season until 21 Nov · All ages ★ 4.78 (586 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Cruise & Shell Island Snorkel Three-hour catamaran tour from Panama City Beach with dolphin spotting, Shell Island snorkeling, a USCG-licensed captain and an onboard bar. Tue–Sat · 12:00 · Season until 28 Nov · All ages ★ 4.95 (271 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
Shell Island Inflatable Park & Dolphin Tour: 3-hour Catamaran Three hours on a 52-foot catamaran with unlimited water trampolines, slides and inflatables at Shell Island, plus kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkeling. Next departure: 8 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.73 (581 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 71 per person
Sunset Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach: 90-Minute Catamaran Ninety-minute sunset dolphin cruise on a 45-foot catamaran with captain and crew. Watch dolphins in their natural habitat off Shell Island and St. Every day · 15:30 and 15:40 · All ages ★ 4.94 (97 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 37 per person
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Drinks Watch wild dolphins from a 40-foot catamaran off Panama City Beach, sip a complimentary drink, and relax with music as local guides share stories. Includes drinks & easy boarding. Next departure: 19 Sep 2027 · All ages ★ 4.85 (208 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Panama City Beach: Dolphin Cruise & Privateer Catamaran Bar Watch wild dolphins from a 52-foot catamaran in Panama City Beach, cruise Grand Lagoon & the Gulf, and sip cocktails at the onboard bar. Includes crew guidance. Next departure: 19 Sep 2027 · All ages ★ 4.83 (140 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
All 10 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise Catamaran TourOur pick | US$ 52 per person | 3h | 4.87★ · 5,078 | Tue–Sat · 12:00 · Season until 28 Nov | English |
| Panama City Beach: Dolphin Cruise & Shell Island SnorkelTop rated | US$ 52 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 271 | Tue–Sat · 12:00 · Season until 28 Nov | English |
| Sunset Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach: 90-Minute CatamaranBest value | US$ 37 per person | 1h 30m | 4.94★ · 97 | Every day · 15:30 and 15:40 | English |
| Dolphin Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Sail | US$ 42 per person | 2h | 4.88★ · 2,154 | Tue–Sat · 15:30 · Season until 28 Nov | English |
| Sunset Cruise Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Catamaran Sail | US$ 43 per person | 2h | 4.80★ · 753 | Every day · 15:15 and 15:30 | English |
| Panama City Beach: Sunset Dolphin Sail & Cocktails | US$ 38 per person | 1h 30m | 4.78★ · 488 | Every day · 15:45 and 16:00 | English |
| Snorkel & Dolphin Watch: Panama City Beach 3-Hour Catamaran | US$ 49 per person | 3h | 4.78★ · 586 | Every day · 12:00 · Season until 21 Nov | English |
| Shell Island Inflatable Park & Dolphin Tour: 3-hour Catamaran | US$ 71 per person | 3h | 4.73★ · 581 | Next departure: 8 Mar 2027 | English |
| Panama City Beach: Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Drinks | US$ 40 per person | 1h 30m | 4.85★ · 208 | Next departure: 19 Sep 2027 | English |
| Panama City Beach: Dolphin Cruise & Privateer Catamaran Bar | US$ 35 per person | 1h 30m | 4.83★ · 140 | Next departure: 19 Sep 2027 | English |