Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise: Panama City Fun

Experience the Shell Island Snorkel Cruise in Panama City Beach! Discover exciting shells and sea life, swim, paddleboard, and enjoy dolphin watching aboard the Island Time Sailing Catamaran. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5201 N Lagoon Dr - Discover one of the highest-rated adventures in Panama City Beach! This 3-hour Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise offers a delightful combination of dolphin watching, snorkeling, sightseeing, and sailing on a spacious catamaran.
    Spend about an hour snorkeling in the pristine waters of Shell Island, a stunning natural…
What's Included
  • Use of life jackets
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Use of paddle boards
  • Captain / deckhands
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Discover the highlights of Panama City Beach with a 3-hour Shell Island snorkel and dolphin cruise on a roomy sailing catamaran. This family-friendly excursion features about an hour of snorkeling at Shell Island, where participants can swim in clear, shallow waters, hunt for seashells, and observe marine life such as starfish and tropical fish.
The…

Location
5201 N Lagoon Dr
North Lagoon Drive
Turn onto North Lagoon as if you were headed to Captain Anderson's. After the turn you will continue past their parking lot AND past the Lighthouse Marina. We will then be on the right hand side down a paved road. There will be tall signs out front with our company name.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Flyer820230
Oct 1, 2026
This trip is a MUST DO! - This was our 4th time going snorkeling with Island Time. We know that the boat will always be clean & well maintained. The crew is always so friendly & fun especially Carter, Sarah, & Capt. Heath . They are also very knowledgeable about the area and the sea creatures you may experience on the trip. I would hands down recommend sailing with them anytime you're in PCB. It has now become more of a tradition for us when we visit.
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Abeandk
Oct 1, 2026
Captain Heath, Sarah, Carter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Sarah, Carter and Captain Heath are the best! You’ll have a great experience and it’s worth the time and expense for some awesome memories!
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Linda_b
Oct 1, 2026
Shell Island by Catamaran - It was a wonderful tour and the crew and Captain were very knowledgeable about the area. They were friendly and welcoming.
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Wilma_m
Sep 30, 2026
Fun & Exciting Trip - I had a very pleasant experience. It was fun and I met a lot of new friendly people onboard. The employees were very accommodating and helpful. There are No restrooms on Shell Island, so be prepared. Also we didn’t know ahead of time, that the only way you could exit the boat, you had to swim or walk along a long cable wire to get there 😱. The water is chest deep getting off the boat, be prepared. I had fun & would do it again, but be prepared for the unknown. 😁
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Adventure46207900746
Sep 30, 2026
Highly recommend - What an amazing experience! Shell island is absolutely stunning. I cannot believe this is not priced more than it is... such a great value! The entire crew was fun, we saw lots of dolphins, and the boat was clean. We will definitely be doing this again next time we visit the area.
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B8556iidanielc
Sep 29, 2026
Relaxing Getaway - What a great excursion! Captain Jack, Peyton and McKenna did an amazing job spotting the dolphin pods for us to watch and guiding us for our snorkeling on Shell Island. Everything ran spot on time, and the catamaran was fantastic. We absolutely will do this again the next time we come ro PCB!
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L4481ytshelbyh
Sep 28, 2026
Amazing afternoon snorkeling - Our team was excellent and highly recommend! We are going again!!!!
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Lexie_r
Sep 28, 2026
Highly Recommend! - My partner and I had a great experience! Easily our fav part of our stay in PCB! The boat ride was enjoyable. The crew was very friendly and helpful. The view was amazing and the dolphins were so cute!
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Summer_l
Sep 27, 2026
Island Time Fun cruising - Better than we expected. Christo and the team were excellent at their jobs. There is only one stop at Shell beach where you can walk through the shallow water to the beach or snorkel or paddle board. Drinks snacks and bathroom on the boat. This is not the type of catamaran with a net. They did raise the sail on the way back. We saw dolphins up close in the bay on the way to the island. We highly recommend this 3 hour cruise.
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Aaron_e
Sep 26, 2026
What a great trip! The... - What a great trip! The boat was clean, stable, and comfortable. The crew (Capt Christo, Emma and Kenzie) were friendly and helpful. We had a great time. Definitely recommend.
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From $52
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).