2 Hours Swim with the Dolphins in Panama City
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2 hours
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Experience and swim with wild Bottle Nose Dolphins in their natural habitat. You can get up close and personal with these amazing animals and see how they interact with each other as well as many other creatures.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
COME SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS!!! 2 hour boat tour. 6 passengers max. per boat. The captain will take you out to the Gulf of Mexico where our experts will find and point out the dolphins to you. The captain is very experienced at getting up close to the dolphins without scaring them away. You will be able to get out and swim with the dolphins. We have mask and snorkels for you to use or bring your own. All safety equipment is included such as life jackets or personal floatation devices. The capt. will also take you snorkeling and drop you off on Shell Island.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
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2 Hours Swim with the Dolphins in Panama City
Reviews
315 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible and so worth it!
Carrie W,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was amazing! We traveled for a bit before we saw any dolphins, but then we saw several, and Dale stopped four times for our group to get out and swim with them. He was very good about getting the boat positioned just right for the dolphins to cross our path, making it clear what we should do as we prepared to get in the water and exactly when to get off the boat, and giving us directions while in the water to be able to see the dolphins around us. Just a tip for others, life jackets may be helpful in the water for some because two of us had such an adrenaline rush the first time in the water with the dolphins that having them on could have eased some exhaustion and slight panic feeling. This was really an incredible experience, and all of my children were so grateful for it. This is one of the few activities we've done down here that every one of them only had positive things to say about. Haha!
Phenomenal!
karendD4669DP,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing adventure out on The Gulf of America! My boat captain was awesome!! I got to swim with the dolphins numerous times on my tour! Loved it! I highly recommend this!
Perfect for just the family
Gabrielle C,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing host and captain Very chill laidback vibe. More personal and intimate interaction overall. Much more preferable for small groups. I don’t like big tourist groups so this was perfect for me and my partner
We had a wonderful...
Katherine M,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience! Dale was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the area and dolphins. My teen daughter especially loved the experience & we were so close we could almost touch them. I think the price was very fair too. We used a 10% coupon we found online.
It was absolutely...
Erin H,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was absolutely incredible!!! I can’t wait to book this adventure again! The dolphins are sooo graceful and really neat to watch
Swimming with wild dolphins
Jamie H,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The day was little windy but our Captain Dale was amazing he helped spot the bottle nose dolphins and cow rays. We got multiple chances to jump in with the dolphins that swam right next to us. We even seen a bull shark a small one.
Fun experience
Andrea B,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience was awesome! Tour guide was great. Seen lots of dolphins and some sting rays. My daughter loved every minute she was swimming beside the dolphins.
Saw nearly 30 dolphins!
Hannah W,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My daughter and I had the absolute best time on this tour! Captain Dale was nothing short of amazing. He is so knowledgeable and knew right where to take us to see SO many dolphins. We easily saw nearly 30 dolphins today. A few tips- take a towel with you, and a waterproof case for your phone to take pictures / videos underwater. I would do this again in a heartbeat!
Birthday Trip
LamboMedic,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We could not make it, they went over and beyond to get us rescheduled, I can only imagine the customer service if we were able to make it. Thank you!!
Best birthday present ever
Bonnie K,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful we got to see a pod of 5. My hubby and I was one only ones aboard. I was the only one swimming with them. It was wonderful.
From US$71.00
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