Private Tour
Private Swim with Dolphins And Snorkeling Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Come aboard this tour to spot playful dolphins & experience the wondrous marine life of the Florida waters. Expect to see many of Florida's natural wildlife from Bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, starfish, sand dollars, puffer fish, and many more. Our tours also go along many of Florida's state wildlife refuge that allow or passengers and up close look at many different species of birds and other native animals.
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
In the event of bad weather, we need to cancel the booking and we will issue a full refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Panama City Beach
Enjoy a dedicated boat and crew, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience just for you. Perfect for families, couples, or small groups. With normal circumstances, this is how most of our tours are laid out: unless requested otherwise, we will take about a 15-minute ride out to the Gulf of Mexico, to the beautiful crystal clear emerald waters off the coast. Most of our dolphin encounters will happen in this area due to the abundance of bait and the clarity of the water.
Shell Island
During the tour, we will stop at Shell Island in Panama City Beach, a beautiful and secluded barrier island. While there, you can snorkel in search of shells, sand dollars, and starfish in the clear water. You can also take time to walk along the quiet beach and enjoy the natural, untouched surroundings.
What‘s Included
However, your group is more than welcome to bring your own if preferred.
Life jackets that are all are sanitized before each trip
Mask
UV protection including (Rub on) sunblock
Sunglasses
UV protective clothing
We do not provide food or drinks on our boats, so we ask you to please pack a cooler or bag accordingly with food and drinks (please no glass bottles).
Options
For 12 People
For 6 People
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun time had by all!
U4356QGkimn,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! Got to see Dolphins and swim with them. I would highly recommend this tour. Jon Jon was great and made the trip very enjoyable!
Best dolphin experience EVER!!!
30APaddleboardYoga,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bryce is the real deal. Experienced, respectful to people, dogs & dolphins, kind beyond measure, genuine, positive, such good vibes. Loved everything about the experience!!! Perfect boat for the experience and his old soul laid back energy is perfect for attracting laid back dolphins!!! This was my fourth trip with Salty Fins in a month and it was the best one yet!!! I did a solo private charter (with my two dogs who love dolphins as much as I do) and I was welcomed into a pod of about 30 bottlenose dolphins who were chilling in the bay. There were dolphins literally everywhere!!! We had perfect conditions and I got great underwater video that I get to watch over & over to re-live the incredible dream-come-true experience!!! Can't wait to go back and do it again ASAP!!! Needless to say, I'm a HUGE fan!!! Highly recommend!!!
Dolphins Galore
Navigator484542,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time with our captain, Josh. He did a great job navigating us to view numerous dolphins up close and personal. He also found us a great spot to snorkel at shell island. We would definitely do this again.
Awesome! Swimming with the dolphins in the Gulf was a dream come true!
sharonlC6372TQ,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AWESOME!!! If you go to Panama City Beach, I highly recommend you do the private Dolphin Cruise. Be sure to ask for HUNTER, it was absolutely the best Dolphin Cruise we have ever done!
A trip to remember
jamesdX4775AB,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Hunter for our captain and he was incredibly friendly and skilled at piloting the boat. He was able to find several dolphins a couple manta rays and 2 sea turtles in a very short time it was great. Would definitely co.e back to this company.
Expectations exceeded
prestonf316,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It poured down rain and it was an excellent experience with hunter. Dude kept it light and just fun. Would definitely do it again.
Best option for PCB tours!
Tiffany S,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hunter was AMAZING!!!! So knowledgeable and kind. He had the best sense of humor and had us all laughing before he even untied the ropes to start our adventure. He pointed out so many things, kept us safe, took the time to explain everything (along with the why), and answered my inquisitive kiddos many questions. Played fun music and took pictures for us. I can’t say enough good things about this experience!! We will be back and we will use salty fins and recommend you to everyone we know.
Wonderful activity
hollieh957,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Captain Thomas:) He was a local so he knew all the great spots! Next time we’re gonna book even longer! We had a great time thank you?
L1325AQcrystalh,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Captain Josh was very knowledgeable and took great care of us. We got to see tons of dolphins. Snorkeling was a blast too. We found sand dollars and a hermit crab and got to see lots of tropical fish. Would highly recommend.
825ditah,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best day ever and the captain so friendly and cool, my kids really enjoy the tour and we have blast Birthday ever, thank you so much We will contact you again for our next vacation. Definitely worth it.
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