3 Hour Panama City Beach Dolphin Cruise and Shell Island Tour
Overview
Join our all-in-one family tour and experience the best of Panama City Beach in one unforgettable trip! Cruise aboard our spacious 50-foot sailing catamaran as we search for dolphins and other marine life, including sea turtles, manatees, stingrays, eagle rays, and fish (wildlife sightings are common but not guaranteed). We'll stop at beautiful Shell Island, where you can snorkel, swim, search for seashells, look for crabs, or try one of our two paddle boards. Snorkel equipment is included. Our boat features onboard restrooms, shaded and sunny seating, and a full-service bar offering snacks, soft drinks, beer, wine, light cocktails, and our famous Rum Punch for purchase. Perfect for families, couples, and groups, this is one of the best Shell Island snorkeling and dolphin tours in Panama City Beach.
What's Included
- USCG Licenses Captain & Crew Member
- Bar available with food & drinks to purchase
- Life Jackets & Safety Equipment
- Use of Snorkeling Equipment
- Gratuity for Captain & Crew
Meeting Location
5201 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408, 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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Shell Island
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
St. Andrews State Park (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-64698P7
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- USCG Licenses Captain & Crew Member.
- Bar available with food & drinks to purchase.
- Life Jackets & Safety Equipment.
- Use of Snorkeling Equipment.
- Gratuity for Captain & Crew.
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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 3 Hour Panama City Beach Dolphin Cruise and Shell Island Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3 Hour Panama City Beach Dolphin Cruise and Shell Island Tour 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
- USCG Licenses Captain & Crew Member
- Bar available with food & drinks to purchase
- Life Jackets & Safety Equipment
- Use of Snorkeling Equipment
- Gratuity for Captain & Crew
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers
