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
505 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vacay 2025
Jonika B,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bring your own snacks or lunch! Other than that you are set!!!! This was a great day for everyone in our group! We will definitely be back!
Awful
Sara Y,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
1.00DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM. Myself, best friend and kids paid 355 dollars to go on a shell island dolphin cruise at 1pm. We drove the hour and a half and got there the mandatory 45 mins early just to sit there and wait 30 minutes to be told the boat broke down but we could go on the 3pm cruise just let the ladies in front know. So we got up there just to be told that they will not take us at 3 like promised and we could go on the 4 o'clock one but its not a shell island cruise so the kids don't get to dock and have fun. This company does not care about the customer. There are many other boats. Don't chose this one. I now have 2 devastated toddlers and wasted the entire last day here in Florida driving here. I hate this place.
Family of 8 vacation
Nikki G,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain and crew were amazing! Great for the family. Can bring your own snacks/drinks. They even raised the sail for us and the boys got the help.
It was such an enjoyable...
Catherine S,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was such an enjoyable experience. Fun for everyone. The crew were the best and took excellent care of everyone! I would highly recommend the trip to anyone.
Amazing Crew
Lisa B,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00The captain and crew were absolutely amazing, very friendly and helpful. Where we were on Shell Island was not as pretty as the parts further down. Snorkeling equipment is not needed in my opinion because there is nothing to see except little fish and seaweed. It seemed as if we were barely on the boat looking for dolphins. I was a little disappointed but I would most likely book with them again but not for an activity this.
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