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St. Andrews Bay Private Dolphin Boat Tour to Shell Island 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Destin
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise St. Andrews Bay on a private dolphin tour to Shell Island, with a licensed captain, a shore stop, and snorkeling gear.

About this tour

Set out across St. Andrews Bay on a private dolphin boat tour to Shell Island, where playful dolphins move through their natural habitat. With a licensed U.S.C.G. captain who has more than 25 years of local experience, this relaxed outing gives families and small groups time to watch, photograph, and enjoy the bay’s coastal scenery.

Your 2-hour trip explores the waters around Shell Island, with a chance to visit a secluded area of the island when conditions permit. The tour includes a 30-minute shore excursion and access to snorkeling gear, plus swim masks. The private boat accommodates up to six guests, making it easy to share the experience with your group. Dolphins are wild animals, so sightings and opportunities to swim near them are not guaranteed.

Meet your captain at Carl Grey Park and look for the white and sea-foam-green boat at the dock. Book your St. Andrews Bay private dolphin boat tour to Shell Island for a memorable day on the water.

Highlights

  • Spot dolphins in the waters of St. Andrews Bay and around Shell Island
  • Capture photos of dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Explore a secluded part of Shell Island when conditions permit
  • Enjoy a 30-minute shore excursion and access to snorkeling gear

What's included

Included

  • Licensed U.S.C.G. captain
  • Swim masks

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Important information

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet at Carl Grey Park after crossing the Hathaway Bridge; take the right off-ramp, turn left at the light, and continue to the dock. Look for a white and sea-foam-green boat
  • Free parking is available

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.60 from 5 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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