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Top 8 nature & wildlife things to do in Panama City Beach

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Panama City Beach that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Sunset dolphin cruise in Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach1

    1. Sunset dolphin cruise in Panama City Beach

    5.0· 48 reviews· 1.5 hours

    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. 3-hour dolphin cruise and Shell Island tour from Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach2

    2. 3-hour dolphin cruise and Shell Island tour from Panama City Beach

    5.0· 13 reviews· 3 hours

    Three hours on the Island Time Catamaran — dolphin spotting and beach time at Shell Island, with optional snorkeling and seashell searching.

    This was a fantastic experience. The crew was incredibly friendly and entertaining, with surprise activities for the kids. They offered tasty cocktails, a variety of drinks, and snacks. Life jackets and snorkeling gear were provided, ensuring multiple dolphin sightings. Shell Island felt entirely private, and we had an hour and a half to enjoy it. I highly recommend this tour, which has options for morning, afternoon, and sunset. The price was quite reasonable too; we paid only $115 for two adults for a three-hour adventure.GrandTour57619527081
  3. Jet Ski tour with dolphin sightings in Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach3

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

    5.0· 6 reviews· 2 hours

    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
  1. Shell Island jet ski tour with dolphin watching, Panama City Beach4

    4. Shell Island jet ski tour with dolphin watching

    4.9· 133 reviews· 2 hours

    Two hours of jet skiing across St. Andrews Bay — a guided tour searching for dolphins and free time to explore Shell Island.

    We had a wonderful experience. Camden, our guide, was fantastic and made everything easy for us as first timers. During the sunset tour, we spotted a pod of dolphins, including a baby! Camden made sure to check in on us and that we enjoyed ourselves.aprilkD4399TO
  2. Dolphin watching and sunset cruise in Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach5

    5. Dolphin watching and sunset cruise in Panama City Beach

    4.9· 1984 reviews· 2 hours

    Two-hour cruise from Lagoon Pontoons Marina — dolphin sightings and sunset views with rum punch and on-board entertainment.

    An experience you shouldn't miss in PCB. I had an amazing time! The boat was great, the drinks tasty, and the crew was truly exceptional.Wanderer65416677256
  3. Shell Island snorkel and dolphin cruise from Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach6

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

    4.9· 4607 reviews· 3 hours

    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
  4. Swim with dolphins and snorkel tour in Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach7

    7. Swim with dolphins and snorkel tour in Panama City Beach

    4.8· 59 reviews· 2 hours

    A guided group tour with up to 12 participants — swim with dolphins and snorkel at Shell Island among Florida’s marine wildlife.

    Austin was a fantastic guide. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great experience.Shane S
  5. Dolphin sightseeing and inflatable adventure at Shell Island, Panama City Beach8

    8. Dolphin sightseeing and inflatable adventure at Shell Island

    4.7· 537 reviews· 3 hours

    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

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