Shell Island Excursions - Cost and Information

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Pricing Information

🐬 3-Hour Private Dolphin Tour

Only $399 per boat Up to 4 passengers and $449 up to 6 passengers

Perfect for families, couples, and small groups looking to experience dolphins and Shell Island without feeling rushed.

What’s included:

• Private boat & USCG-licensed captain

• Dolphin watching with local wildlife expertise

• Shell Island stop for snorkeling, swimming, and beach time

• Sanitized Snorkeling gear is provided

• Large iced Cooler onboard (BYO food & drinks)

Great value: As low as ~$75 per person with a full group of 6.

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⭐ 4.5-Hour Extended Private Dolphin & Shell Island Adventure

$499 per boat | Up to 4 passengers $549 up to 6 passengers
THIS IS OUR MOST POPULAR OPTION!

Our longest and most immersive private charter — ideal for guests who want more time, more flexibility, and a truly unhurried experience.

Everything in the 3-hour tour, PLUS:

• Extended dolphin encounters

• More chance to see different variety of marine life.

• More snorkeling and swimming time

• Reach more remote areas of Shell Island

• Relaxed pace with no tight schedule - fully customized to your preferences.

Best value on the water:
Only ~$90 per person with 6 guests — for 4.5 hours of private charter time.

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Sunset Cruises

2hr private Sunset Cruises only $275 for 1 to 4 guests, $325 for 5/6 guests.

3hr private Sunset Cruises — $399 for 1 to 4 guests, $349 for 5/6 guests. - book the 5-8pm 3hr tour

Departure and Return Times

Trip times vary seasonally, especially for Sunset Cruises. Currently, we’re leaving and returning at the following times:

3hr Dolphin & Island Tours:

• 9 a.m. - 12 noon

• 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Evening Sunset dolphin and island tour is 3hrs usually 4-7pm or 5-8pm

Sunset Cruises 2hr and 3hr options:

• Varies seasonally - departure being 2 or 3 hours before sunset.

4.5 Custom Adventure Tours:

• 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• an option to be out for sunset can be arranged on request usually a 3pm Departure.

Departure Location

All trips leave from:

Point South Bay Point Marina at 3824 Hatteras Lane, Panama City Beach, FL 32408.

Gratuities — Tipping is customary and deeply appreciated by our captains. Tip amounts are similar to those in restaurants — 15 to 20% is standard and 25% recognizes exceptional service.

What’s Included and What to Bring

On all trips, we provide complimentary bottled water as well as plenty of cooler space with ice for beverages you bring. You don’t need to bring a large cooler of your own — just put your drinks and snacks in ours.

If you wish to bring a snacks or lunch, please pack food in a small to medium soft-sided cooler.

On Extended Tours, we provide complimentary snacks and soft drinks. If there’s anything specific you’d like, please let us know.

You may bring alcoholic beverages on any of our trips, but we ask that you consume responsibly. Please NO glass bottles.

At any time of year, you should bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses (preferably polarized), and (just in case) rain gear. If you plan to get in the water, bring swim clothing and beach towels.

In the cooler months, bring plenty of insulating layers; it’s always chillier on the exposed waters than the shore

On Dolphin & Island Tours and Custom Adventure Tours, we provide quality snorkeling equipment for everyone on board, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

On Custom Adventure Tours, we can bring an inflatable stand up paddle board for your use.

We don’t offer guided fishing and don’t provide fishing gear, but on our Custom Adventure Tours you’re welcome to bring your own tackle and wet a line. If you plan to fish, you must have your own valid Florida license. We ask that you do not bring fishing gear on Dolphin & Island Tours or Sunset Cruises.

The boat is equipped with quality audio systems with Bluetooth connectivity. If you’d like to listen to music, you’re welcome to connect your phone or media player.

Well behaved dogs are welcome on any of our trips. Be sure to bring a leash for walking your dog down the dock or at the island, a water bowl for the boat. Also, please let us know ahead of time.

Booking, Deposits, and Cancellations

For trips booked more than two days in advance, a deposit is charged at the time of booking to hold your reservation. If you must cancel or reschedule your trip 72 hours or more from your scheduled trip time, your deposit will be refunded. Cancellations inside of 72 hours will forfeit the deposit.

For trips booked two days or less in advance, full payment is required at the time of booking. If you must cancel or reschedule a trip booked two days or less in advance, you will forfeit the full trip cost.

In the event of weather conditions that your Captain deems unsafe, we will work with you to either reschedule or cancel your trip. A full refund will be issued if the trip is cancelled.

Please note that a booking fee is added to all online transactions.. You may pay the balance of the cost of your trip at the dock with credit card or cash, or pay online the day before your trip if you prefer.