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Spend three hours snorkeling, paddleboarding and dolphin-watching on a family-friendly catamaran from Panama City Beach. Expect about one hour at Shell Island’s shallow seagrass flats and two hours of sailing and wildlife viewing.
Spend three hours snorkeling, paddleboarding and dolphin-watching on a family-friendly catamaran from Panama City Beach. Expect about one hour at Shell Island’s shallow seagrass flats and two hours of sailing and wildlife viewing.
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Operated by Island Time Sailing · Panama City Beach, Florida
The catamaran slips free from the pier and the Gulf wind pushes you toward a rim of white sand—Shell Island—a living shoal where seagrass flats give up sand dollars and starfish in shallow water.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to swim or wear a life jacket and climb a ladder into the water.
The trip typically anchors for about one hour at Shell Island for snorkeling and beach time before heading out to the Gulf.
Yes—masks, snorkels and life jackets are supplied, though guests may bring personal masks or goggles for a better fit.
Families are welcome; infants must sit on laps and life jackets are available. Some activities have weight limits (paddleboards ~200 lbs, water slide ~250 lbs).
No outside alcohol or coolers are permitted; bottled water is allowed and operators often sell beverages onboard.
Shell Island and the surrounding bays are shaped by longshore currents that have built barrier islands for thousands of years; the area has long supported fishing and recreational boating in Bay County.
Operators ask guests to use reef-safe sunscreen and not to remove shells or marine life; staying in designated shallow areas helps protect eelgrass beds and juvenile fish habitat.
Island Time Sailing operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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