Panama City Beach Dolphin Tour Guides: Shell Island, Rules, Seasons
Planning guides for a Panama City Beach dolphin tour: the Shell Island shuttle and ferry, the federal rules on wild dolphins, and the best time of year.
The Best Time of Year for a Panama City Beach Dolphin Tour
When to take a Panama City Beach dolphin tour: the dolphins live in the bay all year; summer timetables, spring break, winter departures, sunset times and hurricane season.
Read guide →Can You Swim with Wild Dolphins in Panama City Beach?
Swimming with, feeding or touching wild dolphins in Florida: what federal law and NOAA Fisheries say, the 50-yard guideline, why NOAA singles out Panama City, and how to report a boat.
Read guide →Shell Island Shuttle and Ferry: How to Get to Shell Island
How to get to Shell Island in Panama City Beach without a tour: the ferry from St. Andrews State Park, the Shell Island Shuttle from North Lagoon Drive, park fees, hours and what to bring.
Read guide →Short on planning time? See the Shell Island dolphin cruise →