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Board the Footloose for a three-hour catamaran cruise that combines a shallow-water snorkel at Shell Island with dolphin watching in the Gulf of Mexico. Ideal for families and casual snorkelers, the trip offers onboard amenities and beach time on one of Florida’s shifting barrier islands.
Board the Footloose for a three-hour catamaran cruise that combines a shallow-water snorkel at Shell Island with dolphin watching in the Gulf of Mexico. Ideal for families and casual snorkelers, the trip offers onboard amenities and beach time on one of Florida’s shifting barrier islands.
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Operated by Paradise Adventures · Panama City Beach, Florida
The catamaran slips from behind the Bayside Resort, sails cutting a bright line through the Grand Lagoon, and the Gulf opens like a wide, salt-scented invitation. On a three-hour Footloose cruise you trade the boardwalk hum for the steady slap of water against fiberglass, stand at the rail as dolphins arc in the boat’s wake, then anchor off Shell Island for a shallow-water snorkel amid seagrass and shifting sandbars.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility to walk down a short dock and step on/off the boat.
The tour is approximately three hours and departs from behind The Bluegreen Bayside Resort (4114 Jan Cooley Dr); arrive 40 minutes early for check-in.
No—snorkeling is shallow and suitable for beginners; basic gear is provided and crew give a safety briefing.
Each guest receives one complimentary beverage; an onboard bar offers additional drinks and snacks for purchase (cards accepted).
The tour can be canceled for weather or insufficient passenger minimums; cancelations made 24+ hours in advance are fully refundable per policy.
Panama City Beach’s barrier islands have long supported fishing and small-scale maritime commerce; Shell Island remains undeveloped because of shifting sands and protected coastal habitats.
Operators encourage reef-safe sunscreen and no-touch policies for marine life; staying on vessel-designated swim zones helps protect seagrass beds and nesting shorebirds.
Paradise Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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