All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Tour: Panama City Beach | US$ 349 per group | US$ 58 (6 share) | 2h | 4.96★ · 48 | free | — |
| St Andrews Bay Dolphin & Snorkel Tour with Local CaptainTop rated | US$ 350 per group | US$ 58 (6 share) | 2h | 5.00★ · 95 | non-refundable | — |
| Snorkeling & Swim with Dolphins: Panama City Beach | US$ 358 per group | US$ 59 (12 share) | 2h | 5.00★ · 16 | free | — |
| Swim with Dolphins & Snorkel Shell Island, FloridaBest value | US$ 71 p.p. | US$ 71 | 2h | 4.82★ · 141 | free | — |
| Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Dolphin Swim & Shell Island SnorkelOur pick | US$ 71 p.p. | US$ 71 | 2h | 4.69★ · 404 | free | — |
| Snorkeling Panama City Beach: Private Dolphin & Shell Island | US$ 485 per group | US$ 81 (6 share) | 3h | 5.00★ · 61 | free | — |
| Snorkeling Panama City Beach: Swim With Dolphins | US$ 146 p.p. | US$ 146 | 4h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | non-refundable | — |
Real price per person across the 7 options: US$ 58–US$ 146 (median US$ 71). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 7.
Default order: real price per person — the group price divided by the seats it includes.
Private experiences (4)
St Andrews Bay Dolphin & Snorkel Tour with Local CaptainYou’ll glide across St Andrews Bay with a local captain, spotting dolphins so close you can hear them breathe. Snorkel clear waters full of life, hunt for shells along sandy patches, and watch birds or even deer onshore—all with bottled water and gear included. It’s relaxed but surprising in small ways.
Snorkeling Panama City Beach: Private Dolphin & Shell IslandThis is a 3-hour private snorkeling and dolphin-watching trip on a 27-foot Dusky boat for up to 6 guests in Panama City Beach, Florida. You cruise St. Andrews Bay and Shell Island searching for wild dolphins, snorkel in shallow clear water, and visit spots larger tour boats can't easily access. The boat is fast and stable, the guide (Capt. Rob, 15 years on these waters) customizes the day to your group's pace — more dolphin time, more swimming, or more island time — and snorkeling equipment and bottled water are included.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants a private boat where you control the itinerary—stay longer with dolphins, skip ahead to snorkeling, or linger on the island—rather than following a fixed schedule with other passengers.
Private Dolphin & Snorkeling Boat Tour: Panama City BeachA private boat tour from Panama City Beach where you choose between dolphin watching, swimming with dolphins if they approach, snorkeling at Shell Island, and exploring the shoreline—the captain steers the two-hour route based on what interests you most. Snorkeling gear and bottled water are included; a live English-speaking guide leads the trip.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon and want to decide on the water what matters most—dolphins, snorkeling, or just being out on the boat. The private format means the captain can linger where the action is instead of keeping to a fixed schedule, and you're not sharing the boat with a crowd.
Snorkeling & Swim with Dolphins: Panama City BeachSwim with dolphins and snorkel at Shell Island off Panama City Beach on a private boat tour with an English-speaking guide. Groups of up to 6 people ride out 15 minutes to the Gulf of Mexico, where dolphins gather in the clear emerald water; then stop at Shell Island to search for shells, sand dollars and starfish in the shallows. Life jackets, masks and snorkels are provided and sanitized before each trip; a cooler of ice and water comes aboard.Is it for me?Book the 6-person boat if your group is small and you want the most intimate setup; choose the 12-person option (two boats) if you have more people and want to keep everyone together for the same snorkeling stops and dolphin encounters. Bring your own food, drinks and sun protection—the boat provides water and ice, nothing else.
Up to 2 hours (2)
Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Dolphin Swim & Shell Island SnorkelYou board a boat with five other people max, motor out into the Gulf where an experienced captain locates wild bottlenose dolphins, enter the water with snorkel gear, and watch them interact in their habitat. After the dolphin portion, you snorkel around Shell Island before heading back. The whole experience takes two hours and includes all safety equipment and water.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see dolphins in their natural habitat without arranging your own boat or worrying about safety equipment — the small group size (six max) and experienced captain are what make close observation possible without the chaos of a larger tour.
Swim with Dolphins & Snorkel Shell Island, FloridaSwim with dolphins and snorkel at Shell Island on a 2-hour group boat tour in Florida's Gulf waters. The boat holds up to 6 guests per vessel; larger groups split between two boats that stay within talking distance. Life jackets, masks, snorkels and ice water are provided. A live English-speaking guide leads the tour, which starts with a scenic 15-minute ride to the dolphin grounds, then moves to Shell Island for snorkeling among fish, sea turtles and shells.Is it for me?Book this tour if your group is 5 or 6 people and you want to stay together on one boat—groups that size qualify for the private option at the same price, which means no splitting and no waiting for a second vessel to fill up.
2 to 5 hours (1)
Snorkeling Panama City Beach: Swim With DolphinsSwim with dolphins in their natural habitat and snorkel Shell Island during a 4-hour guided activity in Panama City Beach. The boat departs from the marina and cruises 15 minutes to the island, stopping to put you in the water with dolphins along the way; once there, you snorkel the jetties and shallow seagrass beds where you collect and handle sand dollars, sea urchins, hermit crabs, and occasional seahorses under guide instruction, then walk Shell Island to spot herons, egrets and pelicans. A professional guide leads the group in English, Spanish, French or German, and snorkeling gear and life vests are provided.Is it for me?Book the 4-hour shared boat if you want the full dolphin swim, snorkeling and specimen collection in one morning or afternoon. Choose the 2-hour private sunset boat if you have limited time and want dolphins and snorkeling without the bay collecting. The private 4-hour boat suits groups who want the complete experience—dolphins, snorkeling, Shell Island and the wet lab—without sharing the boat with other families.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Panama City Beach: 2-Hour Dolphin Swim & Shell Island Snorkel is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.69 out of 5 across 404 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
