Snorkeling Trips Around Panama City Beach

Snorkeling Trips Around Panama City Beach

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Dive into the heart of the Gulf Coast's underwater paradise with Panama City Beach Snorkel Exploration Trips This is your gateway to exploring the shimmering, clear waters that are a playground for a dazzling array of marine life, including vibrant coral reefs, friendly dolphins, and schools of colorful fish. Whether you're a novice or an experienced snorkeler, these tours offer a seamless experience with expert guides, quality equipment, and personalized attention to ensure your adventure is both safe and memorable. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Panama City Beach. Book your snorkeling tour today and prepare to be amazed by the wonders beneath the waves..

Take a break and relax at Shell Island's Gulf Shore. You can either relax on the sand, take a walk to collect shells or go hiking to spot wildlife. It's easy to see why Shell Island is so popular. Call us at (850), 756-7051 or visit our location at 3605 Oakbrook Ln, to book your Shell Island snorkeling trip.

For a swimmer who is confident, snorkeling can be a great way to view marine life close up. Even a complete novice can enjoy snorkeling without difficulty. You will be guided by an experienced professional to explore the grassy shallows surrounding Shell Island. In the shallow waters surrounding Shell Island, you might spot sea horses and sea stars. While you are cruising above a coral reef to search for sea urchins, colorful tropical fish, and other marine life, you may have a chance encounter with a wild bottlenose dolphin. Tranquil You can also search for uninhabited shells that you might be able to take home.

Panama City Snorkeling Tours will take you to Shell Island if you intend to rent snorkeling gear.

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Off the coast of the unspoiled Shell Island, you’ll find a variety of colorful wildlife, including bottlenose dolphins and sea turtles, and clear, calm waters, perfect for snorkelers of all experience levels, around the rock jetties. Visibility Head to the sugary-white sand beach after your snorkeling excursion.

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The 52-foot U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran, "Privateer", can hold up to 78 passengers.

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The 2012-built "Privateer Catamaran" Catamaran was built. It boasts a large deck that has plenty of covered seating to cool off in summer, and an outside area for those who wish to capture the perfect Panama City Beach Sunset.

Shell Island Boat Rentals and Tours can arrange a private or public tour of the dolphins.

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Enjoy snorkeling, dolphin watching and sightseeing on Shell Island. The boat usually holds six to 15 people and is operated by an experienced captain.

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A two-hour private tour or public tour are available. The latter can take up to four hours depending on the request.

Panama City Beach is a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers alike. The gulf has hundreds of dive spots. These include small coral reefs, large ships and other vessels that were built for divers' expeditions or fish habitats.

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Cruises depart daily based on participation. Colorful In the Fall and Winter, Sundays and Mondays are typically closed due to low demand, but the booking calendar will reflect all closed out days. Wave Departure times change with the seasons so be sure to check the calendar for any time changes.

Based on participant participation, cruises depart daily.

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The booking calendar will include all days closed in Winter and Fall. You should check the calendar as departure times can change according to seasons.

Panama City Snorkeling Tours offers a private tour with smaller groups of six to six passengers. Our Captain and Crew will share interesting and fun facts about these magnificent creatures.

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To reserve the entire boat for you, book a private tour. This is your private tour. The tour can be customized to your specifications. Maximum 6 guests per private charter

Gratuities are a standard practice in the charter boat industry. Tips make up a significant portion of the income of a captain on a charter boat. This is a way to express appreciation for the service your captain has provided.

Snorkeling is safe for everyone of any age. Shell Island has many great things.

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The calm water behind the jetty makes it an ideal spot for novice snorkelers to enjoy the sport.

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When answering the question "How far can they swim out to the ocean", consider how far they are being pulled by currents. They can travel approximately 48km or 30 miles on average.

Learn more about the local marine life and find some of the best snorkeling spots in the Gulf on a guided boat tour.

Panama City Snorkeling Tours can help you rent snorkeling gear if you are planning to visit Shell Island.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Locals and visitors alike love to snorkel around Shell Island. It is a great spot for snorkeling, thanks to the beautiful reefs and the shallow waters of Gulf.

Cocoa Beach is the perfect place for those who enjoy snorkeling, surfing and spending time with their families.

Shell Island is home to a variety of wildlife, including dolphins.

Swimming in the ocean can bring you many surprises. Most likely, alligators are not one of these things. Alligators can tolerate salt water for short periods of time, but they are mostly freshwater animals that live in swampy areas, streams, lakes and rivers.