Shell Island Birding and Dolphin Swim Tour
When you embark on a Water Planet 4-Hour Dolphin Swim Tour to Shell Island, in addition to swimming with dolphins, you will have the option…
IS IT TOO COLD TO SWIM WITH DOLPHINS IN PANAMA CITY BEACH NOW?
No, it is not too cold to swim with dolphins in Panama City Beach. The water temperature varies from the 60’s-70’s in March and April…
Man-of-War seen during a Dolphin Tour in Panama City Beach
Oftentimes, strong winds will bring Portuguese Men-of War from offshore. They will end up on the beach and die. We see them once in a…
Frequently asked questions about Shell Island in Panama City Beach, FL Updated for the 2026 season 🐚
Here are answers to some of the questions we get about Shell Island off of Panama City Beach, Florida. If you want to visit Shell…
Updates for the 2026 dolphin swim season at Shell Island in Panama City Beach, Florida
Spring Break marks the start of our 2026 dolphin tour season. We are starting our dolphin and snorkeling tours on March 1 st , we…
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How do I choose the best Dolphin Tour in Panama City Beach, Florida for the 2026 Season?
Most people have “Swim with Dolphins” on their bucket list. Unfortunately, if you want to swim with the dolphins in Destin and the 30A area,…
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Frequently asked questions about our dolphin tours and encounters Updated for the 2026 season
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about our Dolphin Swim Tours and Sunset Cruises and Swims to Shell Island. If you have questions, please…
Guidelines for interaction with wild dolphins in Florida
1. Always put out a dive flag when anyone is in the water. Remember that boats and snorkelers are not easy to see in the…
Kids: How to enjoy your dolphin encounter
If one day you have the chance to come visit, try to remember that for us dolphins the ocean is our home. Just like humans,…
The Story of Romeo, the Panama City Dolphin
One day in the life of Romeo ROMEO is a wild dolphin we see every summer. Romeo seems to enjoy the company of humans to their…
About Shell Island
Shell Island State Preserve: The Environment Shell Island is an undeveloped barrier island, which lies between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. It…
How can I swim with wild dolphins in Panama City Beach?
Our guidelines for encounters with wild dolphins In order to decrease the pressure caused by the dolphin tour industry on wild dolphins in Bay County,…