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Panama City Beach Dolphin Tour with Snorkeling
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Panama City Beach Dolphin Tour with Snorkeling
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Ages 0-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
What's not included- Start:
- Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach, Florida
Pickup details- Location Name: Historic St. Andrews, Panama City Florida Location Address: 1213 Beck Ave
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 67251P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 67251P2
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- lisaaburgess0 contributionsScamNo dolphin tour because they were not there. They put on their website they moved 2 minutes away but they were never there. This is a fraud do not book with them. They will not answer phone calls or emails. We booked online. I have reported them. Scam scam scamWritten 22 July 2023
- meaganhicks010 contributionsDolphin Encounters & Sunken Ship FunCaptain Turtle was THE BEST!! He made our experience so memorable so fun we will never forget it! He ensured we saw multiple dolphins & put us in the water at the perfect times to get up close counters. One dolphin even came straight to us wanting to play! We also snorkeled the sunken ship which was super cool. The best memories were made with my family thanks to TurtleWritten 1 September 2022
- KellySue680 contributionsHighlight of our vacation!Captain Dane is so great!! He knew exactly where to take us to not only see dolphins, but my girls have a very up-close encounter with them in the water. It was absolutely the highlight of our Florida vacation!! Highly recommend! He even showed us the best place to snorkel to pick up a few sand dollars and to see other marine life. Thank you, Captain!Written 26 July 2022
- David T0 contributionsCaptain Dane is the man!This is at least our 3rd trip on a dolphin tour/snorkeling adventure with Captain Dane. He is so friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. When we snorkle, he always jumps in and introduces us to the wildlife in the water. Our family wouldn't tour with anyone else. His boats are always clean and he's always on time!Written 22 July 2022
- W8074QEkellyc0 contributionsHighly RecommendCaptain Dane is awesome! We had a great experience- got to see and get in water near dolphins and saw some cool sealife snorkeling! Would definitely recommend!Written 16 July 2022
- melissadO75CO0 contributionsDolphins & MoreIt's A Very Fun Time With Family & We Highly Recommend It. The Guy Drove Us Around His Name Was Dayn! He Tour Us Around We Got In The Ocean And Caught Different Many Species! Highly Recommend Ask For Dayn!Written 6 July 2022
- laurahitchcock80 contributionsSwimming with dolphinsWe loved it had a blast. The whole family went, and we will definitely be back. The tour guys were greatWritten 17 August 2021
- archangelds0010 contributionsStill haven’t been contacted about my experienceThere were many problems. I contacted and s was told someone would follow up. Still have not heard back. For the amount of money spent it should have been a wonderful family vacation. It left a lot to be desired. Have pictures of all of the issuesWritten 15 August 2021
- jessiemarie13890 contributionsDon’t waste your time or moneyI’d recommend just taking the ferry to Shell Island and buying some snorkel gear. We didn’t see dolphins and they didn’t even try. Also, we snorkeled for maybe 30 mins. So we basically paid for a boat ride. Not impressed.Written 14 August 2021
- linda4220210 contributionsKind of disappointedIt was ok We really didn’t get to see the dolphins that much and it felt rushed. There wasn’t much of a conversation with the caption beside telling us the rules.Written 8 August 2021
- cynthaadcock0 contributionsGreat experienceCpt Lee and Patrick were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely do this again! The snorkeling was great!Written 3 August 2021
- crystalsH1142AQ0 contributionsGreat timeWe had a great time and saw a ton of fish and to to swim with dolphins. Would highly recommend this to families.Written 30 July 2021
- susied3280 contributionsDolphin tourAmazing! Carey and Patrick are fantastic and family friendly! We were able snorkel near shell island and the captains tried their hardest to get us as close to dolphins as possible! They even let our little guy “drive” the boat while anchored!!Written 29 July 2021
- rachelrigsby350 contributionsGreat trip--even without the dolphins!The water was VERY rough for our scheduled tour. The captain made it clear that we would NOT see any dolphins, and we could reschedule or get a refund. I truly appreciated his honesty and willingness to refund our money. We decided to go anyway, and absolutely enjoyed the boat ride and snorkeling at Shell Island. I'm so glad we went!Written 24 July 2021
- 443vickim0 contributionsAmazing day!Arrived for the trip and was greeted by the Captain. He was very nice and explained the rules to all of us in a manner that the little ones understood. Once in the bay, he pointed out several points of interest. We got out into the gulf and started looking for dolphins. No luck there so they took us over to shell island and Patrick went ashore with us. We were greeted by a little crab...so cute! Got some nice shells and came across a couple nests of sea turtle eggs! Due toTS Elsa passing through the day before, the waters were too churned up to snorkel so we went out looking for the dolphins again. He sure found them! Lots of them. Allowed us to get into the water in 2 different locations and the kids got to see them swimming beneath them. Such a great adventure and the kids were worn out on the rude back! I'd highly recommend this trip. Captain Lee and Patrick made the day so memorable!Written 17 July 2021
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Rob F.
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Sept 2020 • Family
Capt Lee and First Mate Patrick were awesome! Saw dolphins almost immediately. They took us out to clearer water for a swim opportunity and continued to strive to get us ahead of the dolphins. Unfortunately the dolphins didn't want to approach us that day, but Capt Lee did an excellent job of gauging that and maximized additional snorkel opportunities that our party of 9 loved. Was truly an awesome experience and we had so much fun. Highly recommend and would use them again if we get a chance to do this in the future!
Written 9 September 2020
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Jody Walls
1 contribution
July 2020 • Family
We had a awesome time, great views. The captain & his first mate wear great, we enjoyed their company, making us laugh, making sure we had a good time. Dolphins was amazing, snorkeling was also fun, it was our first time & we had a blast. Definitely recommend. We also took our 3 & 4 year old & they loved it as much as we did.
Written 2 July 2020
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crystaldp2
Chattanooga, TN4 contributions
June 2020 • Family
We all had a blast. While we were in the water, the dolphins swam around and under us, we snorkeled, found sand dollars and saw other interesting creatures including a sea turtle. Captain Lee and Patrick were great. We felt safe with them and felt they had great knowledge of the area, the sea, the laws, etc. From great grandmommie to the small kids, we all had a great day and want to go back.
Written 18 June 2020
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Lisa G
3 contributions
July 2020 • Family
We had a good time on our short tour. Lee and Patrick were knowledgeable and friendly. The water was rough so we did not get in with the dolphins we saw which was fine, they were swimming all around our boat.
I appreciate that our guides were concerned with our safety not just getting us in the water. I would recommend this tour!
I appreciate that our guides were concerned with our safety not just getting us in the water. I would recommend this tour!
Written 24 July 2020
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Ricardo L
3 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
The boat crew was awesome. Took us to where the dolphins were, and we were able to take awesome close pics. Later on our way to Shell Island they stopped again as they saw more dolphins. It was awesome. They really went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed the day.
Written 16 October 2020
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Ashley R
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July 2021 • Family
The day before thos dolphin tour we went on another one and did not get to swim with any dolphins. This second trip was amazing. Captain Lee and Patrick were absolutely AMAZING! They were great guides and allowed my young daughter to jump off the boat first due to our bad timing the day before. We got to swim with 4 young dolphins and still had some time to explore Shell Island. Will take this tour again whenever we are back in Panama city.
Written 28 July 2021
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Kelly S
2 contributions
July 2020 • Family
Our dolphin tour / snorkeling with Patrick and Lee was great! They were both so much fun and made sure everyone on the boat had a great time. You could tell they enjoyed their jobs. We will definitely come back for another tour when we are in town; we all enjoyed it!
Written 11 July 2020
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Marangely T
Douglasville, GA4 contributions
May 2020 • Family
This was an amazing trip, the Captain had amazing beachy music which kept the vibes perfect we saw a bunch of dolphin pods and even swam near them. My six year old son was so amazed. He also loved snorkeling and looking for sand dollars the capt. Was very knowledgeable and personable.
Written 31 May 2020
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Dream639899
1 contribution
June 2020 • Couples
This was our first snorkling experience. It was a joy and blessing from beginning to end. Captain Lee and Patrick made our trip unforgettable. Their knowledge and professionalism is outstanding. We saw many dolphins and the snorkeling was remarkably "Awesome"! Captain Lee even found a sand dollar for me . Take a trip with them and you won't be dissatisfied!!
Written 12 June 2020
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David
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June 2020 • Couples
Captain Lee and Patrick are great guys and more than capable of providing everyone a good time. For the price of this trip, you can’t beat it. I was concerned about the captains and the staff before getting on but as soon as we met, I knew we would enjoy ourselves. And we did. Good talking, drinking whatever you bring on the boat, and enjoying swimming with dolphins and snorkeling. Would highly advise this trip.
Written 29 June 2020
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