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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Overview
The 3-Hr Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise aboard the Island Time Sailing Catamaran is a great way to have fun in the sun and enjoy the best of what Panama City Beach has to offer! Cruise over to Shell Island where you and the whole family can snorkel to find exciting shells and sea life, swim up to the island to explore or paddle board around the boat. After about an hour you will depart the island to head out to the Gulf for sightseeing and dolphin watching and sailing! The cruise ends with contests and dancing. We offer 2 different catamarans for this trip. They are very similar, but have a few differences. The "Island Time" is equipped with a water slide and no over the water nets. While the "Island Time II" has over the water nets located in the front of the boat and no water slide.  (Please note: This tour departs from Panama City Beach, FL, which is about 3 hours East of Pensacola.)
City: Panama City Beach
Mon 28 Oct
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Starting at $52.43
Mon 28 Oct
Starting at $52.43
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What's Included
Use of life jackets
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Use of paddle boards
Captain / deckhands
Additional Info
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • CHECK-IN: You must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time.
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years old
  • Weight restrictions for slide is 250lbs, for paddleboards 200lbs
  • Bottled water is the only outside food/drink permitted. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PERMITTED.
  • No smoking allowed
  • No chewing gum
  • Please wear your swimsuits under your clothes. Also pack a beach bag with towels, sunscreen (no aerosol sprays), sunglasses, hats, cameras, etc. You may also want to bring water shoes.
  • Snorkel gear is provided but you may bring your own if you'd like. Young kids may prefer to bring their own goggles instead of the masks we provide.
  • Dress code is casual - wear swim suits under casual clothes. • Bring a beach bag with towels, sunscreen (no aerosol sprays), hats, sunglasses, and cameras. • You are not allowed to bring drinks or coolers. • No smoking allowed • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions especially during hot summer weather • Inclement weather may cancel a cruise, but is up to the cruise company and is generally a last minute decision. Plan to arrive as scheduled unless otherwise notified.
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • We are operating with 65 person occupancy per boat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (1000)
matthewsD9425BK
Aug 2021
We took the 3 hour dolphin cruise to Shell Island. We had so much fun and could tell it was very important to the crew of the boat to make sure we did. Everyone was very professional and kind. It was the highlight of our trip to Panama City Beach! If you are in the fence, please book a trip, it is so much fun.
Response from Host
Aug 2021
Thank you very much for the generous review! Our company works very hard to ensure customer satisfaction. We appreciate your business and would love to have you again in the near future.
Adventurer453557
Aug 2021
We enjoyed our afternoon snorkel and dolphin cruise! The captain and his crew were great hosts. Our kids loved exploring Shell Island and learning how to use the paddle board. We had people in our group who didn’t want to snorkel and they enjoyed staying on the boat and talking with the crew.
Response from Host
Aug 2021
Wow, thank you for the awesome feedback! I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cruise and got to try out the paddle boards. Hope to have you again in the future. :)
Traveler46567648230
Aug 2021
It was fun to snorkel and see the fish but I wish there was more time on the actual island than touring the bay looking for dolphins. That was our group’s preference though. An hour wasn’t long enough to us. The crew was nice and friendly though. The snacks and drinks were reasonably priced as well but not sure it was worth the initial price we paid.
Response from Host
Aug 2021
Thank you for sailing with us and leaving your feedback! Our cruise does advertise that we spend more time sailing and sightseeing than snorkeling. So sorry if there was any confusion. We would love to have you again in the future.

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