Top 9 adventure things to do in Panama City Beach

1. Sunset dolphin cruise in Panama City Beach

Two hours on a 45' catamaran — see dolphins in their natural habitat during a stunning sunset over the bay.

“This was one of the highlight experiences during my time in PCB. The boat tour was outstanding, and our guide was both humorous and well-informed about the area's history. Watching the dolphins was truly exhilarating. I highly recommend this and can't wait to book it again on my next visit to PCB.”— Janice_K

2. Jet Ski tour with dolphin sightings in Panama City Beach

Two hours on a high-performance jet ski — guided ride through Gulf Coast waters, with opportunities to spot wild dolphins during your adventure.

“Jonathan was an excellent guide. We visited three spots to observe dolphins and made a brief stop at Shell Island for exploration. The ride was enjoyable and truly fun.”— suziedia

3. 2-hour jet ski dolphin tour to Shell Island in Panama City Beach

Two hours on your own jet ski — guided tour includes dolphin spotting and 30 minutes at Shell Island.

“This was my first experience on a jet ski, and it was fantastic. We saw many dolphins swimming right under the jet skis. I must say, it felt a bit scary when we picked up speed in the choppy water, but I would definitely do it again.”— Marie_D

4. Shell Island snorkel and dolphin cruise from Panama City Beach

Three hours on a catamaran — one hour snorkeling at Shell Island, plus two hours of dolphin watching and cruising in St. Andrews Bay.

“Emma was incredible. Our captain was very kind and even allowed the kids to take turns driving the boat.”— lindseymX4515SQ

5. Sunset dolphin sail on the SV Privateer catamaran

Two-hour sunset sail aboard a 78-passenger catamaran — enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks, and dolphin sightings along Panama City Beach.

“This was an incredible experience. The crew was fantastic, and I can assure you, you won't be let down.”— K8417IBmichelleg

6. Sunset dolphin sail on a catamaran in Panama City Beach

Two hours on a 38-passenger catamaran — enjoy sunset views, a complimentary drink, and the chance to see dolphins along the Gulf of Mexico.

“Captain Chelsea and deckhand Chase were outstanding on our sunset tour. The selection of music and drinks was enjoyable, and the dolphins were very active. It was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend it.”— nancywO491DT

7. Dolphin sightseeing and snorkeling tour in Panama City Beach

Three hours on a boat — dolphin watching in Grand Lagoon followed by shallow-water snorkeling, with snacks and drinks available on board.

“Our original plan was to go on the tiki boat, but when it got canceled, we were switched to the catamaran, and I couldn't have been more pleased. Chelsea and Kelly were fantastic; they made the experience enjoyable and shared great information about the region. I definitely plan to return and will request both of them. Snorkeling at Shell Island was incredible, and the scenery was gorgeous. We even spotted many dolphins, which added to the excitement. It was such a fun day.”— 619delanat

8. Dolphin sightseeing and inflatable adventure at Shell Island

Three hours sailing from Panama City Beach — kayaking, paddle boarding, inflatable water park, and dolphin watching in the Gulf.

“Everything was wonderful; the crew was fantastic and the time on the island was incredibly enjoyable. I highly recommend this experience. We even saw dolphins, which made it exceed all expectations.”— Samantha_P

9. Parasailing over Shell Island in Panama City Beach

Up to nine hours of thrilling parasailing — soar above Shell Island with panoramic views of Panama City Beach, available for groups of up to three people.