11. Half-day pontoon boat rental to Shell Island
5.0· 20 reviews· 4 hoursFour hours in a 90HP Trifecta pontoon boat — cruise to Shell Island, watch for dolphins, and enjoy plush seating for up to 12 guests.
“The experience and cost were excellent. The staff were friendly and well-informed. We encountered no delays, and the boat was well-maintained.”— Amanda_W
22. 3-hour dolphin cruise and Shell Island tour from Panama City Beach
5.0· 13 reviews· 3 hoursThree 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
33. Four-hour pontoon boat rental at Shell Island
5.0· 1 reviews· 4 hoursFour-hour rental of a 60HP pontoon boat for up to 12 — cruise to Shell Island, watch for dolphins, and enjoy spacious seating and deck area for your gear.
“We had a fantastic experience with the pontoon rental. Our entire family loved our time on the water, and the boat was clean and easy to handle. Tanner provided us with plenty of helpful information before we set off. He was excellent.”— Kimberly_S
44. Evening sunset cruise in Panama City Beach
4.9· 131 reviews· 1.5 hoursOne-and-a-half-hour cruise on a 32' pontoon — explore St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, with chances to see dolphins and the evening light on Shell Island.
“Great tour with numerous dolphin sightings.”— wb510
55. Shell Island snorkel and dolphin cruise from Panama City Beach
4.9· 4607 reviews· 3 hoursThree 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
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