2-Hour Private Dolphin Boat Tour to Shell Island
Overview
Explore the beautiful waters of St. Andrews Bay and Shell Island on a private dolphin tour designed for family fun. Great photo opportunities of the dolphins that inhabit the island and Bay waters. Have a chance to experience sharing the water with these playful mammals! Explore secluded areas of the Island when conditions permit. Led by a licensed Coast Guard Captain with over 25 years of local experience, our tour promises an unforgettable trip you will want to repeat every time you vacation in PCB! This adventure tour is Ideal for families and small groups who want to see Dolphins in their natural habitat. Join us today for your Awesome Dolphin Tour!
- Private boat tour for up to 6 guests
- Relaxed pace with plenty of opportunity to swim with Dolphins and get great Dolphin pics
- Includes 1/2 hour shore excursion on remote area of the Island and access to snorkeling gear
- Free parking available and family-friendly atmosphere, with no foul language or inappropriate swimwear allowed
What's Included
- Licensed U.S.C.G Captain
- Swim Masks
Meeting Location
4600 Collegiate Drive
Panama City, FL 32405, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on 2-Hour Private Dolphin Boat Tour to Shell Island?
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Activity code: C-5631071P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Licensed U.S.C.G Captain.
- Swim Masks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2-Hour Private Dolphin Boat Tour to Shell Island is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2-Hour Private Dolphin Boat Tour to Shell Island will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Licensed U.S.C.G Captain
- Swim Masks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
