Explore More on a half day Custom Adventure Tour
Our extended 4½-hour Custom Adventure Trip offers more time on the water, more activities, and more destinations than a “3hr dolphin and island tour”. this tour features dolphin watching, Shell Island exploration, snorkeling, beach hopping and wildlife viewing for the ultimate custom family adventure.
Extended Half-Day Shell Island Adventure – More time to explore, relax, and make unforgettable memories.
Cruise in Comfort – Relax aboard our smooth-riding 25-ft Privateer, a beautifully restored private boat.
More Dolphin Time – Spend extra time with wild bottlenose dolphins in their natural Panama City Beach habitat.
More Wildlife Encounters – more chance for possible sightings include sea turtles, eagle rays, manatees, manta rays or spotted dolphins
Explore Uncrowded Islands & Beaches – Venture farther to pristine, less-visited islands most tours never reach.
More Snorkel time – the longer we explore clear waters filled with marine life the more species we can find and hold.
Paddle Board Paradise – Glide over crystal-clear shallows on our brand-new stand-up paddle boards.
Shell Island Beach Time – Search for shells, let the kids play, swim, or simply relax on untouched beaches.
Snacks & Soft Drinks Included – Stay refreshed while you enjoy your day on the water.
Design Your Perfect Day – Customize your trip your way. Your boat your personal captain and your time to achieve your perfect day out to shell island.
“I don’t know that I can even articulate in this review how amazing this boat tour was with Cpt. Paul! He truly was amazing and this tour was the highlight of our vacation! I cannot recommend enough the custom charter, it is beyond its worth in money! I know no dolphin charter/tour can guarantee you will see dolphins but Cpt. Paul was incredibly knowledgeable about dolphins and their habits and we were able to see so many! And even got the chance to swim while they were swimming around us! We also got to see a manatee and a sea turtle as well as experience Shell Island and find some neat shells! Cpt. Paul deserves all the 5 start ratings he has! When we come back for vacation here we will definitely be booking another tour with him!!”
Adventure Excursions
Half Day and Full-Day Shell Island Excursion
Discover the untouched beauty of Shell Island on a relaxed, full-day private adventure. Cruise pristine beaches while watching resident, playful dolphins and enjoy in-the-water encounters when conditions allow. Along the way, you may spot sea turtles, eagle rays, manatees, manta rays, and even sharks in their natural habitat.
Your day is expertly timed around optimal tides, maximizing snorkeling opportunities during the best conditions for viewing abundant marine life. Enjoy downtime on the water, casual paddleboarding, and peaceful walks along remote beaches far from tourist crowds. A stop at a local seafood restaurant for lunch can be arranged on full day excursions
With more time on the water, you’ll experience dolphins at different times of day—witnessing unique and natural behaviors most tours never see. Your personal captain, with 17 years of local experience, will fully customize the itinerary around your interests to create the perfect Shell Island experience.
This is the ultimate way to explore Shell Island’s wildlife, beaches, and natural beauty—at your pace.
“I don’t know if I can list everything that was great about our trip because I am certain to leave something out. If you are looking for a personal experience with just you and your family, this is it! This was the highlight of our entire vacation.”
Pricing, Times, and Location
Custom Adventure Trips are available every morning and afternoon for groups of up to 6 guests. The morning trip leaves the dock at 9 a.m. and returns at the 1:30 p.m. The afternoon trip leaves the 2 p.m. and returns at 6:30 p.m.
All trips leave from Point South Bay Point Marina at 3824 Hatteras Lane, Panama City Beach, FL 32408.
The Custom Adventure Trip is $499 for up to 4 guests, $549 for 5 guests, and $599 for 6 guests.
For complete information about pricing, policies, what to expect and what to bring, please visit our Pricing & Information page.
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