Overview
About Embark on a 3-hour tropical escape aboard our brand new 26 passenger Tiki boat. This unforgettable tour includes a scenic cruise through Grand Lagoon, where you can soak up the sun and admire the beauty of Panama City Beach’s emerald waters as you swim and snorkel and discover underwater sea life. Along the way, keep an eye out for playful dolphins in their natural habitat. Enjoy the relaxed vibes and listen to tropical music. Bring your own beverages or enjoy our onboard cash/credit card bar for additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink purchases. Our Tiki Boat is the largest Tiki Boat in the US and the only one in Panama City Beach with a bathroom on board! Our Tiki cruises are great for family outings, Bachelor and Bachelorette parties as well as corporate events. Rent it Privately or come out with your family!
RED FLAGS DO NOT AFFECT OUR TOURS. Our tours operate in St. Andrews Bay, where conditions are often much calmer than the Gulf.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Cash/Credit Card Bar
- Cooler with Ice
- Captain
- Restroom On Board
Meeting Location
4114 Jan Cooley 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
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
- Cash/Credit Card Bar available for drink purchases
- Guests can continue to bring their own beverages through December 31, 2026, while also enjoying our onboard beverage offerings. Beginning January 1, 2027, the Tiki Boat will no longer be a BYOB experience, and all beverages will be available for purchase on board.
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private 3 Hour Tiki Boat Tour to Shell Island?
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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.
- Alcoholic beverages. Cash/Credit Card Bar.
- Cooler with Ice.
- Captain.
- Restroom On Board.
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 Private 3 Hour Tiki Boat Tour to Shell Island 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 Private 3 Hour Tiki 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
- Alcoholic beveragesCash/Credit Card Bar
- Cooler with Ice
- Captain
- Restroom On Board
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
- Cash/Credit Card Bar available for drink purchases
- Guests can continue to bring their own beverages through December 31, 2026, while also enjoying our onboard beverage offerings. Beginning January 1, 2027, the Tiki Boat will no longer be a BYOB experience, and all beverages will be available for purchase on board.
