Sailing & Yacht Tours 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: Panama City Beach: Sunset Dolphin Sail & Cocktails, US$ 38 per person (1h 30m, 4.78★ · 488).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 35–US$ 124 (median US$ 43). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 7 kid-friendly, 2 private and 9 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. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Sailing & Yacht Tours in Panama City Beach
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
9 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 · 15:30, 15:45 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.78 (488 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 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
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
Snorkeling in Panama City Beach: Private Sailboat Charter Snorkel Shell Island aboard a private 46-ft sailboat with captain and crew for up to 12 guests: sail, watch for dolphins, and sip complimentary drinks in the Gulf of Mexico. Every day · 12:00 · Season until 30 Nov ★ 4.97 (33 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 963 per group
Private Sunset Sail St. Andrews Bay: Dolphins & 46-Foot Sailboat Private sunset charter on the 46-foot Daydreams sailboat in St. Andrews Bay with complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks. Every day · 15:15 and 15:30 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 749 per group
Panama City Beach Snorkeling Sailboat with Dolphins Snorkel Shell Island and watch for dolphins aboard a 47-foot sailboat in Panama City Beach: beer, wine and snorkel gear included, captain and crew guide the whole 3 hours. Every day · 12:00 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 124 per person
All 9 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 |
| Panama City Beach: Sunset Dolphin Sail & CocktailsBest value | US$ 38 per person | 1h 30m | 4.78★ · 488 | Every day · 15:30, 15:45 and 16:00 | 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: Dolphin Cruise & Privateer Catamaran Bar | US$ 35 per person | 1h 30m | 4.83★ · 140 | Next departure: 19 Sep 2027 | English |
| Snorkeling in Panama City Beach: Private Sailboat CharterPrivate | US$ 963 per group up to 12 people · ≈ US$ 80 per person if 12 go | 3h | 4.97★ · 33 | Every day · 12:00 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Private Sunset Sail St. Andrews Bay: Dolphins & 46-Foot SailboatPrivate | US$ 749 per group up to 12 people · ≈ US$ 62 per person if 12 go | 2h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 15:15 and 15:30 | English |
| Panama City Beach Snorkeling Sailboat with DolphinsGroup of up to 6 | US$ 124 per person | 3h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 12:00 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Snorkeling in Panama City Beach: Private Sailboat Charter (US$ 963 per group) · Private Sunset Sail St. Andrews Bay: Dolphins & 46-Foot Sailboat (US$ 749 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Panama City Beach Snorkeling Sailboat with Dolphins (US$ 124 per person)