About this experience
What sets our tour apart is the comfort and fun atmosphere guests experience onboard. Our spacious vessel features an air-conditioned cabin, onboard restrooms, and a full bar with concessions available for purchase, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the cruise in comfort.
Our friendly crew helps create a lively and welcoming environment throughout the trip. In addition to helping guests spot dolphins and sharing local knowledge about the waters of St. Andrews Bay, the crew often adds a little extra fun with lighthearted entertainment like group line dancing, making the experience memorable for families, couples, and groups alike.
Combined with a stop at the beautiful, undeveloped beaches of Shell Island, this cruise offers the perfect mix of dolphin watching, sightseeing, relaxation, and fun on the water near Panama City Beach.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- On-board bathrooms
- Air-conditioned cabin
- full bar & Concession for purchase
Not included
- drinks are for purchase
- snacks are for purchase
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Itinerary and highlights
Set out on a relaxing sunset cruise through the beautiful waters surrounding Shell Island while searching for dolphins in their natural habitat. As you cruise along the coastline, your captain will guide the boat through areas where dolphins are frequently seen swimming, playing, and sometimes riding alongside the boat.
Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the water as the sky begins to glow with the colors of sunset. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to take photos while the sun reflects off the water and the shoreline fades into the evening light.
Our spacious vessel offers both open-air viewing areas and a comfortable air-conditioned cabin, so you can relax and enjoy the scenery however you prefer. The boat is equipped with onboard restrooms and a full bar with concessions available for purchase.
Our friendly crew helps make the cruise fun and welcoming for guests of all ages, often pointing out wildlife, sharing local insights, and sometimes even leading a little line dancing onboard.
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Go to Papa Joe's Bayside, check in at the blue kiosk to receive your armband. Then head to the big red adorondiak chair by the foot of the dock and wait for the captian or crew to escort you to the boat,
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Grand-Mére Shell Island Cruise & Dolphin Watch
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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