Parties of 10 or more must cancel at least 72 hours in advance to receive a full reimbursement.
Booking a tour can be done online using our convenient calendar or by calling us.
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.
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..Panama City Snorkeling Tours will take you to Shell Island if you intend to rent snorkeling gear.
Customers have 48 hours to cancel their reservation. They will receive a full reimbursement, less a $5 service charge. Unique Customers who cancel within 48 hours of their scheduled arrival time are not eligible for a refund. Weather conditions may cause the tour to be cancelled.
While contact lenses can be worn, it is possible to get your contacts lost if the mask floods. 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.
You don't need to bring your snorkeling gear when there are plenty of rental options available. Seaweed Panama City Dive Center and the Diver's Den are local outfitters that rent masks, snorkels, and fins.
Contact lenses can be worn, but your eyes may become blurred if your mask floods. Twilight It will be like wearing your lenses in water if that happens. A prescription lens diving mask is an alternative to wearing contacts underwater.
Cocoa Beach is covered in golden sand. The surface is very clean and has a mixed fraction. It is stunningly turquoise.
Cocoa Beach is the perfect place for those who enjoy snorkeling, surfing and spending time with their families.
The Shuttle will take you to the "children’s Pool", the calm, safe waters behind Shell Island Jetty. This is a perfect spot to learn snorkeling, as well as a great location to start a diving safari.
Captain Croix was amazing. He was exceptionally knowledgeable. We chose dolphin sightings as our main focus.
Sunset"Captain Lorraine set us up exactly when we could see the dolphins swimming underneath our feet. It was quite an experience.
Explore the jetty towards the Gulf of Mexico's open waters to see tropical fish, crabs, or other marine animals. If you are lucky enough, you may encounter one of our resident Bottlenose Dolphins or a Sea Turtle.
We will take a relaxing 25-minute boat ride out to Shell Island from Historic Grand Lagoon.
Panama City Beach is a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers alike. The gulf has hundreds of dive spots. These include small coral reefs, large ships and other vessels that were built for divers' expeditions or fish habitats.
Snorkeling involves swimming on the surface of water using a snorkel, mask, and fins. The snorkel allows you to see underwater clearly, and the mask allows you to breathe in the water with your face. Snorkeling is much easier than swimming because you can relax face down and breathe easily. A Shell Island Shuttle snorkel trip includes all snorkel equipment.
Another popular spot for snorkeling is the rockjetty and artificial reef located on the Gulf shores, St. Andrews State Park. It has direct access to St. Andrews Bay. The park's rock jetties provide a wildlife habitat where snorkelers can view rays or dolphins. They also allow for the observation of a variety coral and sponges. Eco-tourism Experienced and newbie snorkelers alike are welcome. You can either rent or bring your equipment to the park concession. St. Andrews also offers snorkeling and other water sports like surfing, paddling, diving, and much more.
Cocoa Beach is not a place for snorkeling. There are many attractions, including stand-up paddle boarding.
Learn how to snorkel in six easy steps You will need to choose a calm bay, and then go in from the shore for your first snorkel.
Learn more about the local marine life and find some of the best snorkeling spots in the Gulf on a guided boat tour.
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. Look for cracks in the rocks or reefs below the boat or beach as you swim out.
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.
We don't recommend that you dive underwater for more than two minutes without a full-face snorkel. Even if you're a seasoned snorkeler and are going out in great conditions, we do not recommend diving for longer than 2 minutes.
Sand crabs are the answer! Sand crabs can be seen only at night, and are often only visible with flashlights.
Shell Island is only accessible by boat. The Shell Island Ferry makes it easy, safest and fastest for visitors to get to Shell Island. The Shell Island Ferry is the official Shell Island Ferry service for St. Andrews State Park. It has been ferrying guests between St.