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A private, two-hour boat tour that combines up-close dolphin encounters with guided snorkeling near Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park. Ideal for small groups—equipment and bottled water included—this outing focuses on easy wildlife viewing and shallow-water snorkeling.
A private, two-hour boat tour that combines up-close dolphin encounters with guided snorkeling near Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park. Ideal for small groups—equipment and bottled water included—this outing focuses on easy wildlife viewing and shallow-water snorkeling.
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Operated by Heritage Excursions LLC · Panama City Beach, Florida
You push off the dock and the Gulf opens—a flat sheet of green-blue that seems to pull at the bow. Dolphins appear first as arcing shadows, then as blunt-nosed companions riding the bow wake, curious and quick. For two hours this private cruise folds the sound of the ocean into the rhythm of your breath: the captain reads the water, the group negotiates a quiet excitement, and the boat eases toward a snorkeling spot where sand and shell beds shine beneath a shallow surface.
easy.
2 hours.
Moderate fitness—able to step on/off a small boat and swim short distances in shallow water
Tours are private for up to six passengers, including infants; book as a single private group.
Yes—masks, snorkels, and fins are provided and fitted by the crew before entering the water.
Infants can ride but must sit on an adult’s lap; specialized infant seats are available on request.
If the operator cancels for bad weather you’ll be offered a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure or rescheduling when possible.
The Panama City Beach shoreline has been shaped by barrier-island processes and 20th-century recreational development; St. Andrews State Park preserves a portion of pre-development coastal habitat important to local fisheries.
Operators are encouraged to follow NOAA guidelines for marine wildlife interaction and to use reef-safe products; minimizing anchor damage and limiting swim approaches reduces impact on fragile seagrass and shell beds.
Heritage Excursions LLC operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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