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Shell Island Private Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10

Very goodTop 9% in Panama City Beach

61 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Panama City Beach
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Cruise St. Andrews Bay, search for dolphins, and snorkel near Shell Island on a customizable private boat trip for up to six guests.

About this tour

Leave the crowded pontoon boats behind on a private Shell Island dolphin and snorkeling tour, with room for up to six guests aboard a fast, comfortable 27-foot Dusky. Cruise St. Andrews Bay as you search for dolphins, then snorkel near Shell Island and explore quieter spots that larger boats may not easily reach.

Every trip is customizable to your group. Spend more time looking for dolphins, swimming, or relaxing on the island, and enjoy the freedom of having no other guests onboard. Bottled water and snorkeling equipment are provided. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

Choose this private Shell Island dolphin and snorkeling tour for a flexible day on the water, with space to enjoy the bay at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Search St. Andrews Bay for dolphins from a private boat
  • Snorkel near Shell Island and explore quieter spots
  • Customize your time for dolphin watching, swimming, or relaxing
  • Enjoy a private ride aboard a fast, comfortable 27-foot boat

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment

Not included

  • BYOB; glass bottles are not allowed

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 61 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 8.8. Top 9% in Panama City Beach means it ranks in the top 9% of tours in Panama City Beach by this score.

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