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
Amazing Panama City Experience
Taylor W,
Oct 19, 2025
- 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.
Crew was great, very...
Heidi S,
Oct 15, 2025
- 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
- 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!
Fall break 2025
Elizabeth D,
Oct 5, 2025
- 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 Trip
tabitha n,
Sep 24, 2025
- 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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