2 Hour Shell Island Jet Ski Dolphin Tour
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2 hours
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Our Shell Island Dolphin Tour is Panama City Beach's only partially guided jet ski tour. After arrival and check-in, our experienced staff will give some safety and trip instructions. Once we are on the water, we will embark on a fast-paced adventure in the emerald waters of St. Andrews Bay.
Weather permitting, we will enter the Gulf of Mexico on a hunt for wildlife. Dolphins are our main attraction, but sea turtles, manatees, rays, fish, and crabs are just some of the species that have been seen in the water.
We will then circle back to the bay side of Shell Island for a quick break. The pristine beaches of Shell Island provide the perfect spot to catch your breath before taking off for some more riding. At this time, guests will take off on their own for some exploring.
Guests are welcome to spend this time continuing to ride their jet ski, walking on the beach or swimming in the bay. With about 15 minutes remaining guests will gather and follow the guide back across the bay.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Kids Must be at least 6 years old to participate
18+ to Operate Jet Ski
Each rider must complete a liability waiver. Please do this prior to arrival.
All riders MUST be able to swim
All Operators born after January 1st of 1988 must possess a Florida Boaters Safety Card. This test can be found on the website policies page. Please complete this prior to arrival.
All participants must arrive 30 minutes prior to tour time
Riders who arrive late and cannot complete check in process and pre ride instructions before tour time will not ride and will not be refunded.
A $250 deposit will be taken upon arrival on a debit or credit card
The combined weight of passengers must be less than 350 lb.
This excursion is for ONE jet ski for up to 2 people. A second jet ski can be booked in a separate reservation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Gas Is Included
Life Jackets
This includes use ONE jet ski for up to 2 people.
Experienced Tour Guides
All Necessary Safety Equipement
Pets
What To Expect
Shell Island
After some safety and ride instruction, we will embark on a high-paced adventure exploring St. Andrews Bay. Weather permitting, we will enter the Gulf of Mexico on a hunt for wild animals. Dolphins are the main attraction, but sea turtles, manatees, rays, fish, crabs, and more can often be seen on tour. Circling back into the bay, we typically take a break on Shell Island. This pristine barrier island is the perfect resting place for a few minutes to catch your breath and then take off on your own adventure. If you prefer a slower pace, you are welcome to spend this time walking the sugary white sands or swimming in the emerald waters. We will gather the group once more as the tour winds to an end, take one more ride across the bay, and end up back at the meeting point in Panama City.
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2 Hour Shell Island Jet Ski Dolphin Tour
Reviews
58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had so much fun! Saw a...
Kobe T,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had so much fun! Saw a couple of dolphins on the trip to and from. It was both our first time on a jetski and loved riding it. Would definitely come again!
PCB Sunset Sightseeing Tour
Marquette E,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00My husband and I, our 8yo granddaughter and 16yo son did the 6:00 Sunset Tour. They provided each of us with a beverage. The Sangria was a hit. Juice and soda for the kids. The team was great. Mike was our captain very funny and entertaining. He also acknowledged our anniversary! Ashley and Kegan were both great as well. Very attentive crew. My entire family enjoyed it! I would highly recommend.
First time on a Jet Ski
Ravind B,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! The tour is well paced and covered everything from dolphin viewing, to time on the beach, and of course time to ride the jet ski. As a first time rider it took a few min to get a hang of the steering, but after that it was a blast!
First time on a jet ski...
Tammy D,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00First time on a jet ski and the water was rough but a ton of fun! Lots of time to enjoy the riding and seeing dolphins. Our guide was great and made sure us first timers were always good. Highly recommend this experience.
Best tour in Florida
Dusty Y,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide Ross was very chill and nice! Definitely one of the best dudes in Florida to do a tour with! He put us on some dolphins and the view was amazing!
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