Adventure Tour to Shell Island on the Privateer Catamaran
Overview
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3 hours
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We'll begin this adventure with a sail through the Grand Lagoon area to our own private playground area off of Shell Island. Once you arrive, you'll enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and an inflatable water park equipped with trampolines, water slides, seesaw ball and more on this 3 hour adventure cruise! At the end of the tour, we'll go looking for dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. All activities and use of equipment are included. Additional snacks and beverages can be purchased as well. Food can be brought on to the catamaran, but no outside beverages are allowed.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Dress code is casual (no high heels)
Portions of this tour are not wheelchair accessible
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated provided that participants are able to board the boat (with 2-3 steps) on their own or with the assistance of someone in their party
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given notice beforehand, and the option of an alternative date or full refund
There is a 5-7 minute walk down the dock to the catamaran. Please let us know ahead of time if you will need assistance.
**It is our company policy to add 20% gratuity to parties of 20 or more for our captain & crew**
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Restroom onboard
Gratuities
Beverages (Please note our bar accepts debit/credit card transactions only.)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Chips are available to purchase
What To Expect
Your 3-hour trip on our 52-foot catamaran Privateer will include a scenic dolphin boat tour through Grand Lagoon to Shell Island. Enjoy the tropical scenery and music as you look for dolphins along the way. There will be lots of fun waiting for you when you arrive at the inflatable water park at Shell Island, Panama City Beach. Enjoy our water trampolines, see-saw called the “rockit” and other inflatable fun! If you’re looking for something more low-key, explore on a kayak or paddleboard and give snorkeling a try. You can take in the natural beauty that Shell Island has to offer or if you want, hang out on the bow of the boat in our two sunning nets and relax and listen to music. Enjoy sipping on refreshing beverages like our signature Privateer Punch. All of our activities and inflatables are all-inclusive with unlimited use during this exciting trip for no additional charge. The inflatables and adventure fun are set up on the St. Andrew’s Bay side of Shell Island so our activities are not affected by any rough water conditions and strong undercurrents in the Gulf. Bar on-board for beverage and snack purchases (Please note our bar accepts debit/credit card transactions only)
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Adventure Tour Privateer
Duration: 3 hours
Reviews
523 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Adventure Tour to shell island
Departure19209369934,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time and would highly recommend Mike, Chelsea and crew! Snorkeling was a lot of fun. There were a lot of beautiful fish hiding in the rocks on the island's point.
Amazing Panama City Experience
Taylor W,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is definitely the peak of our trip. The experience in itself was amazing. We came for my husbands birthday and he told me it was the best birthday he has ever had. The crew was VERY accommodating and we got well over a 3 hour excursion. Once we made it to shell island my husband and our friends had a blast on the obstacles and I just floated on a paddle board and snorkeled some, but that alone was amazing. We were given a free drink for each of us, and the co captains were bored so they even made us some virgin piná colada’s. The captain was adamant on finding us some dolphins to see, so we floated around for about an hour, although we had no luck finding any, this was probably the best experience I’ve had in Panama. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Great time, beautiful
I9474BSnicolep,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I went on this trip to Shell Island one 10/16/25. I paid $65.00, which I thought was a pretty fair price for what it said you get. Upin arrival ( you have to be there 40 min prior to your take off time, I arrived about 25 min before and thank God didn't miss it lol). You leave PROMPTLY at noon (my time slot). The ride over was very nice. They have a mini bar downstairs with select beer, frozen pina colodas and strawberry daiquiri either alcoholic or virgin which were good. I had both, virgin, as I don't drink. They're good size too and are $10 each, but we got 1 free soda or water and half price drinks that day which was awesome! Not sure if they do that every trip or if I just got lucky. When we got to Shell Island, the water bounce floats were pretty cool. They had a huge slide, trampoline, something that looked like Saturn lol that 3 or 4 people stand on and rock, kyacks, 2 green float pads, a slide off the back of the boat (and stairs for us older people lol). The water was disappointing. It had all this green long leaves and stuff in it, all over and the water was not that clear. BUT if you walk off the boat and go to the right where the bounce stuff is, walk down and short but, the water is like the Caribbean!! I was sick of trying to avoid those things in the water, so I got out and went for a walk, and SOOOO glad I did. The water is gorgeous on the opposite side. I don't know why, but who cares, right lol. The kids that went had a blast on the water toys, so it's very kid friendly. You spend about 2 hours on the island, then go dolphin watching, and they were out that day! Jumping and swimming all around us! It was breathtaking, especially for someone like me who's never seen dolphins like that. Mike, the captain, is great! He's very informative, and kind. The 2 girls, his deck hands, were great too! ( I'm so bad with names). Oh, the front of the boat has this area for kids to sit thats soft and woven like a pie top lol. It's safe and keeps them busy on the ride there and back. All in all, I had a great time and the price is reasonable for what you get.
Crew was great, very...
Heidi S,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Crew was great, very friendly and fun! We had a wonderful time. The weather was perfect! We saw dolphins and a stingray!
5 ⭐️ Experience
Brandon D,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was truly an awesome experience. The kids really enjoyed it. My husband and I got to snorkel which we love to do. The crew was really fun and gave exceptional customer service. Wish I could remember their names!
Would do it again
537michalinab,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The island was beautiful and we enjoyed searching for shells. The Captain and crew were amazing and made the trip fun. I will say the inflatables are made for athletes, not your everyday adult
Fun family day
nataliecD96DN,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fun time for the whole family. Saw several critters on our tour. Would definitely do it again. Crew was fantastic.
Fall break 2025
Elizabeth D,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was breath taking the staff was amazing and friendly. The beach at shell island was beautiful 💕 I will say you need bug spray for the little pesky flies 🤣
Great way to enjoy the water without sitting on a beach all day.
GAPeach1313,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Mike, Jess and Lamar were great. Safety first but fun time. Good music too. . Saw a bunch of dolphins. Inflatables were fun but hard.
Great Trip
tabitha n,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s was very fun! We saw lots of kermit crabs and we got to see dolphins!! The Captain mike was great, same with Jess!
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