Shell Island Adventure: Lagoon, Kayak, Snorkel

Sail to Shell Island for kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and an inflatable water park. End with a dolphin search in the Gulf of Mexico.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 4114 Jan Cooley Dr - 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…
What's Included
  • Restroom onboard
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages (Please note our bar accepts debit/credit card transactions only.)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on an exciting journey as you sail through the Grand Lagoon to a secluded playground near Shell Island. Upon arrival, indulge in kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and enjoy an inflatable water park featuring trampolines, water slides, a seesaw ball, and more during this 3-hour adventure cruise! Conclude the tour with a dolphin-spotting…

Location
4114 Jan Cooley Dr
Jan Cooley Drive
This tour departs from behind The Bayside Resort. You'll park at the resort, walk around the right side and check in at our kiosk. There is a 5-7 minute walk down the dock. Please let us know ahead of time if you need extra assistance and make sure to arrive 40 min prior to sail.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Riley_w
Jun 3, 2026
Amazing so much fun! went... - AMAZING SO MUCH FUN! went out with my friends and all had a great time definitely recommend to anyone.
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Marcyr145
Jun 2, 2026
Beautiful and fun - We had a phenomenal trip! The crew and captain were awesome . The inflatables were very fun for adults , kids and teens alike . The water at Shell Island was beautiful and clear and refreshing. The drinks on the boat were good and the crew was friendly, accommodating and very skilled as well. I would highly recommend
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Rebeccaz661
May 30, 2026
Go for it! - Great combination of activities! Worth your time and money.
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Dezi_e
May 30, 2026
The crew were wonderful,... - The crew were wonderful, we got to see a family of dolphins! There is tons of stuff for the kiddos to do and they just make sure you are taken care of and having a good time. Would definitely do again!
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Taylor_f
May 28, 2026
The crew was amazing!!!!... - The crew was amazing!!!! Captain Zach & crew, Lamar, Trey & can’t forget adorable Lauren!!!! Thank you for making this experience so much fun for my family & I . We absolutely adored all of y’all !!!! This experience was definitely my favorite of our entire trip, so again THANK YOU GUYS 🫶😘
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Monica
May 27, 2026
Family beach time! - The guides were easy going and fun. They let us know the rules and then let us do our thing! Great way to spend the day! Thank you Zach, Lamar, and Trey!
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Wanderer13035533460
May 23, 2026
Great fun for the family & toddler/PreK aged kids too - Chase, Lamar, & Zach were awesome. We had a great time on the inflatables, paddle boards, and snorkeling. You can slide off the boat and lay on the netting which is super relaxing. Worth the money for a few hours of family fun and to spend some time on a boat. We saw lots of dolphins & a massive sea turtle!
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X3594xnmariew
May 17, 2026
HUGE HERMIT CRAB!! - Last year we had Gordon as our tour guide, this year we were with Chase, Lamar and Zach. We are in our 60s and had our daughter, her husband and grandchildren ages 3 and 8 with us. The kids had a ball on tje inflatables and kayak. My husband tried a stand up paddle board for the 1st time. Chase caught the biggest hermit crab we have every seen, he dove down to get it and brought it on the boat for all to see. We love this company they go out of their way to make sure you have a good time and we will be back next year for our 3rd time!
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Samantha_p
May 16, 2026
great vacation treat ! - everything was perfect, the crew was great, the island time was so fun, can’t recommend enough. saw dolphins, exceeded expectations
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Kathy_g
May 31, 2026
Okay, better choices though. - Was okay. Saw a lot of dolphins. Inflatables were too difficult and too deep for children and most adults. Had to wear life jackets if wanted to try inflatables. Wish there would have been some type of ladders to climb on them. I know they were out in deep water for a reason but with life jacket on, wasn’t worth the effort. Snorkeling was okay. Stayed out in water for about a hour or so. Staff friendly and professional .
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).