2 Hour (shared) Dolphin Tour Adventure to Shell Island
Overview
Explore the scenic waters of St. Andrews Bay and Shell Island on a private dolphin tour, perfect for families and small groups. Led by a licensed Coast Guard Captain with over 25 years of local experience and has completed over 4000 tours in that time, this tour offers a great opportunity for dolphin spotting, swimming and visiting a secluded beach at Shell Island! Guests can also collect shells and snorkel in the beautiful Gulf waters. Ideal for a fun-filled family outing or a memorable adventure with friends.
- Public tour for up to 6 guests, ensuring an intimate experience
- Opportunity to swim with dolphins and enjoy beach stops
- Includes free parking and restroom facilities
- Family-friendly atmosphere with safety measures in place
What's Included
- Licensed U.S.C.G Captain
- Swim Masks are provided for use ( no fins)
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
Note: IMPORTANT **We require a minimum of 4 guests on this tour if there are less than 4 guests signed up you will be offered the option of purchasing additional spots to meet the requirement or your tour will be rescheduled.
About the tour:
Your crew will travel through St. Andrews Bay spotting Dolphins along the way, and continue to the Gulf waters at Shell Island an uninhabited Barrier Island with a large concentration of Atlantic Bottle nosed Dolphins. If conditions allow we will get in the water with them at various locations before exploring a secluded part of the island for for approximately half an hour. We then make our way back to the starting location. You will have multiple opportunities for videos and Dolphin photos and snorkeling The most fun you'll have on your PCB vacation!!
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5631071P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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.
- Licensed U.S.C.G Captain.
- Swim Masks are provided for use ( no fins).
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. 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 2 Hour (shared) Dolphin Tour Adventure 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 (shared) Dolphin Tour Adventure to Shell Island will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 are provided for use ( no fins)
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
