Name: Shell Island Excursion & Dolphin Watch on the Grand Mére
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SKU: 4869
Price: 38 USD
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Rating: 4.9565 (46 reviews)

Shell Island Tours & Activities

Dolphin Cruises & Tours

Boat Tours

Climb aboard the Grand-Mére for a day of fun with a Shell Island Cruise &amp; Dolphin Watch in Panama City, Florida! Keep your eyes peeled for playful pods of dolphins swimming beneath the surface of the water and jumping above the waves. As you journey to Shell Island, an untouched 7-mile barrier island, and admire the natural beauty surrounding you. Upon docking, choose your own adventure whether it is taking a leisurely walk, swimming, diving, or snorkeling. You can even choose to simply unwind on board, sipping a refreshing cocktail and cherishing the tranquility of Shell Island's shore. Book today!

Shell Island Excursion &amp; Dolphin Watch on the Grand Mére

How to Redeem: Print this ticket or show the confirmation details from a mobile device to join the tour. Please have a valid ID to confirm the order if needed. 
Parking: Free parking is available on-site at Papa Joe's Bayside. 
Departure Details: This cruise departs from Papa Joe's Bayside located at 4601 West US-98, Panama City, FL 32401. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. The boat departs on time. For any issues, please contact your provider, Grand-Mére Shell Island Cruises, at 850-785-4878.
Gratuities: Although not required, it is always appreciated and encouraged to tip.

Papa Joe's Bayside

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Shell Island Excursion & Dolphin Watch on the Grand Mére

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Climb aboard the Grand-Mére for a day of fun with a Shell Island Cruise & Dolphin Watch in Panama City, Florida! Keep...

Friendly staff beautiful views! Highly recommend!!

Fantastic trip

Wife, mom, nanna

It was amazing I highly recommend to everyone!!

Amazing trip!

We had a fabulous time!! Staff was so friendly and helpful! Loved this tour !!

Shell island and dolphins tour

We had the best time on our trip to Shell Island on the Grand Mere!  The captain and crew were super friendly and helpful and the drinks were amazing.  Shell Island was beautiful and we saw plenty of dolphins and a few sea turtles on the way there and back.  My only complaint is that the trip wasn’t long enough:).  We’ll definitely book again next time we’re in Florida!

The Best Afternoon Excursion!

Lots of fun

Trip

Good travel end fantastic experience for kids

Good travel

So very nice and relaxing to be on this awesome boat with a great crew too. The Capt asked my grandson if he would like to drive the boat. WOW!!! he was so very excited. The price for 3.5 hours was so very worth the time. A family of 5 were able to enjoy this experience together without burning the wallet. Highly recommend.

An awesome experience for a great price.

Kids screaming and or running. Great captain nice crew.

To many screaming kids

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Great trip

Our trip was  amazing . We saw dolphins and many sites around the bay and little history and just overall had a fantastic time.

Excellent

We had a great time out on the boat! Our host was pleasant company and a very interesting person to talk to. We saw some dolphin fins in the distance, moving quickly away from us.  Obviously, it would have been amazing to have gotten a better view, but that’s not promised. We did enjoy ourselves and the areas we explored.

Good

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We had an excellent time! Marcus was knowledgeable about the area and the water and showed us some amazing spots! Definitely recommend!

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Lots of fun! Great atmosphere and great leadership!

Supervisor

My family of 6 had a great time with Marcus! We had questionable weather and he made sure to watch the radar and ensure our safety.. He stayed in touch with me via text and we had a great time! Took us to two locatIons to jump out and snorkel plus collected tons of seashells. Saw plenty of fish, some  sea urchins, a few jellyfish, and the weather and water was perfect. Had a great time visiting with Marcus! Highly recommend for that private tour feel without the private tour cost! Thanks Marcus!

Perfect private snorkeling trip with Marcus!

Discover the hidden gems of the Panama City area on a Private Shell Island Snorkeling Excursion in St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This cruise takes guests to Shell Island, known for its abundance of sea shells and marine life. Guests will explore the shallow reefs and search for shells while encountering a wide variety of colorful fish, sea turtles, and other marine life. All equipment is provided and guides are certified for a safe and amazing experience.

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Did see a dolphin at Shell Island and kids had fun looking for fish.   Captain Kerry was laid back and agreeable to our preference of snorkeling as much as we wanted vs going back out and looking for more dolphins.  Fair price for a 3hr excursion. If looking for a private boat would recommend Captain Kerry.

Private boat to Shell Island

We picked this tour because we didn’t want to be on a boat with a lot of other people. Our 12:30pm adventure with Capt.. Kerry was PERFECT! Pick up instructions were clear, parking was easy  (even on a Saturday!) and he was prompt. Kerry and my husband chatted about local history and sites while my teens and I enjoyed the ride. He took us right to a pod of dolphins (literally 3 feet from the boat!!) and then over to shell island. He provided the snorkeling equipment and nets and gave us the lowdown. The kids had a blast snorkeling the rocks and grabbed treats from the floating ice cream vendor. Kerry was good company for anyone taking a break and was so courteous. He seemed to have anything we’d forgotten. Boat was super clean. Great time had by all!!!

Easy, flexible and relaxing

Kerry was very knowledgeable of the area and made sure we had the best experience.  It was a perfect day!

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We had a great time. We didn’t find any large shells, but thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you so much!

Highly recommend!

Our experience was great! We were the only two passengers and felt like we got a private tour. Marcus was an excellent guide! Not only did we enjoy the shell island, but he also took us to see the dolphins and the pelican island and told us some interesting facts. Overall, it was great and we would come back and do the tour again.

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Nice clean unit.  Crew was extra helpful and friendly!!

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The shelling excursion was everything we expected, and more! We were able to see dolphins on the way to the island. The water on the way to the island was crystal clear. We were able to see fish swimming at the dock. The guide was very knowledgeable and personable. He was able to tell us about everything from the kind of shells we found to the best restaraunts to eat at after the excursion. My family had a great time and talked about how great of an experiance it was for the rest of the trip. I highly recommend this excursion!

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The service and communication were top notch! We loved the boat and our great Shell Island day!

Great Day!

Excellent attitude by employees. They also drive your beach equipment, coolers etc from you car to the boat.

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We took the pontoon boat over to shell island as part of our family beach trip. The boat was nice, clean and easy to drive. The pickup and drop-off was well organized and they carried all of our things to and from the boat for us!! This boat trip was the highlight of our vacation!!

Shell Island Excursion & Dolphin Watch on the Grand Mére

Shell Island Excursion & Dolphin Watch on the Grand Mére

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