Panama City Beach Snorkel Discovery Expeditions

Panama City Beach Snorkel Discovery Expeditions

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We will depart into Historic Grand Lagoon for a 25-minute relaxing cruise out to our snorkel area, Shell Island! Islands Along the way, be on the lookout for dolphins and other sea animals in their natural habitat. When we arrive, we will anchor in the Gulf of Mexico or along Shell Island where you can snorkel for seashells and catch a glimpse of the underwater world, learn about local sea-life, or just relax and float while you take in the sun.

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You can also wade through the shallow water onto Shell Island to hunt for shells. After we have spent some time at Shell Island, we will end the trip with a ride out to the Gulf of Mexico to search for dolphins and sight-see along the way.

You're now ready to discover beneath the waves after you've explored Panama City Beach's miles of sugar-white sand beaches. A variety of marine life can be found in the Gulf of Mexico's beautiful green waters. Dive into the heart of the Gulf Coast's underwater paradise with Panama City Beach Snorkeling Tours This is your gateway to exploring the shimmering, clear waters that are a playground for a dazzling array of marine life, including vibrant coral reefs, friendly dolphins, and schools of colorful fish. Whether you're a novice or an experienced snorkeler, these tours offer a seamless experience with expert guides, quality equipment, and personalized attention to ensure your adventure is both safe and memorable. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Panama City Beach. Book your snorkeling tour today and prepare to be amazed by the wonders beneath the waves.. Are you up to a snorkeling excursion?

You now know where to book your tour or rent equipment. Here are some top snorkeling spots in Panama City Beach.

Shell Island Boat Rentals and Tours offers a variety of dolphin tours. You can snorkel and see dolphins around Shell Island or St.

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Sunrise Andrews Bay. The boat can hold between six and fifteen people. You can choose between a private or public tour lasting two hours. On request, the private tour can last up to four hours.

Here you will find sand dollars, conch shells and pin shells as well as periwinkles and whelks. There are many unique souvenirs that you can take home, provided there aren't any living creatures in the seashells.

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Shell Island State Park and St. Andrews State Park provide the best snorkeling opportunities in Panama City Beach Florida. Panama City Snorkeling Tours offers daily rentals of snorkel gear to the waters surrounding Shell Island.

For snorkeling in Panama City Beach you can try the waters around Shell Island or St. Scuba Andrews State Park. Panama City Snorkeling Tours will take you to this barrier island covering 700 acres and 7 miles. Here marine life thrives in an unspoiled environment.

The unspoiled Shell Island is home to a wide variety of wildlife including sea turtles and bottlenose dolphins. Clear, calm waters are available around the rock jetties, making it a great spot for beginners and advanced snorkelers. After your snorkeling trip, you can head to the beach of sugary-white sandy sand.



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This is one of Panama City Beach's most popular spots. You can find fish and other marine life in shallow pools. The Gulf's clear waters are perfect for family outings. You can either rent or bring your snorkeling gear from a local tour operator.

Chartering a boat, participating in a lobster snorkeling trip or snorkeling from Florida beaches with coral reefs and submerged rocks are all ways to get to the lobsters. Mission Look for cracks in the rocks or reefs below the boat or beach as you swim out.

Captain Croix is a remarkable man. He was very knowledgeable. He allowed us to choose what was important. We selected dolphin sightings for most of the time.

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Customers have 48-hour notice to cancel and receive a refund. Customers who cancel after this 48-hour period are not eligible to receive a refund. Unfavorable weather may result in the tour being rescheduled, or a full refund.

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Customers are allowed to make changes to reservations without charge, as long as they're not within the 48-hour cancellation period.

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No-shows won't be refunded.

Snorkeling is a way to swim along the surface and use your snorkel, mask, fins, or dive mask. The snorkel is a tube that rises above water for you to inhale with your face in it. You can snorkel face down, and it is much easier than swimming. All snorkel equipment is included with a Shell Island Shuttle snorkel tour.

The “Footloose” Catamaran, is a 40 foot, U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran that carries up to 38 passengers. The Footloose Catamaran has seating for over 50 guests throughout the boat. In the front of the boat, you will find a large sunning net and deck seating. One clean restroom on board, along with two steps off the back of the boat for our snorkel trips.

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There's no need to pack snorkeling gear when you've got plenty of equipment rental options on our shores. Local outfitters include Panama City Dive Center or the Diver’s Den, offering masks, snorkels, fins, and diving equipment.

Beyond the sandy shore and calm waves of Panama City Beach lies an underwater world waiting for you to discover. Snorkeling is an activity the whole family can do together.

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Grab your snorkel gear or rent equipment at a local outfitter and prepare for a picture-worthy swim in a bay, along an artificial reef, or in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Snorkel solo or with a professional guide, and add a dolphin tour to your excursion. Here is everything you need to know about snorkeling in the PCB.

Hypoxia (low oxygen) to the brain is what causes "Sweet Water Blackout." The trigger that causes one to inhale is elevation of carbon dioxide and not low oxygen. One essentially 'blacks out, or faints in water.

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While contact lenses can be worn, it is possible to get your contacts lost if the mask floods.

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If this happens, it will be the same as swimming with your lenses inside. It is possible to wear contacts underwater by purchasing a prescription lens dive snorkel mask.

After you have walked miles of the sugar-white beaches of Panama City Beach, and taken a dip in the ocean, it is time to venture beneath the waves. There is a lot of marine life in the Gulf of Mexico's emerald-green waters. Are you up for a snorkeling trip?

Shell Island Boat Rentals and Tours will arrange your private or public dolphin tour. Enjoy snorkeling and dolphin sightings on Shell Island, St. Andrews Bay. The boat is usually manned by an experienced captain and can accommodate six to fifteen passengers.

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You have the option of a two-hour tour, or a private tour. Private tours can take as long as four hours upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Queen conch shells from Florida are legal to possess, provided that they do not contain any living queens at the time of collection and as long as a queen conch is not killed, mutilated or removed from its shell before collection.

The Florida Keys are where you will find the best snorkeling, with some exceptions on Florida's East Coast. Because the water temperature is 72 degrees year round, you can snorkel in Florida's natural hot springs. You should remember that coral reefs are protected.

There are a few rules to follow when tipping a captain of a boat. The captain receives the tip in cash and then divides it equally among the crew. Charters don't have the same rules as restaurants.

This is one of Panama City Beach Beach's most popular spots. You can find fish and other marine life in shallow pools. The Gulf's clear waters are perfect for family outings. You can either rent or bring your snorkeling gear from a local tour operator.

You should only try to reach Shell Island by boat or jet ski, as the currents can be too strong to paddle board to the island.