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Panama City Beach Dolphin and Snorkel Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10

GoodTop 29% in Panama City Beach

131 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Panama City Beach
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise St. Andrews Bay with a local captain, watch for wild dolphins, and snorkel near Shell Island on this small-group outing.

About this tour

Set out from Panama City Beach for a close-up look at the Gulf Coast’s lively waters. On this small-group dolphin and snorkel tour, a local captain guides your group through St. Andrews Bay, where wild dolphins are often spotted in their natural habitat.

The 120-minute outing also offers time to explore Shell Island and snorkel in clear water, with a Shell Island stop dependent on weather. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and the group is limited to six guests for a more personal experience. Bring your curiosity and keep watch for dolphins as you cruise the bay and visit the island’s waters.

Panama City Beach Dolphin and Snorkel Tour is a relaxed way to enjoy the coast with family, friends, or a partner. Find The Dock by turning at Captain Anderson's Marina and continuing about a quarter mile. Book your spot and experience the area from the water.

Highlights

  • Watch wild dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Cruise the waters of St. Andrews Bay
  • Explore Shell Island, weather permitting
  • Snorkel in clear waters with provided equipment
  • Enjoy a small-group outing with a local captain

What's included

Included

  • Use of snorkeling equipment

Not included

  • Gratuity

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Important information

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet by turning at Captain Anderson's Marina and continuing about 1/4 mile to The Dock

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.89 from 131 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in Panama City Beach
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.9. Top 29% in Panama City Beach means it ranks in the top 29% of tours in Panama City Beach by this score.

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