Captain Croix was amazing. He was exceptionally knowledgeable. We chose dolphin sightings as our main focus.
"Captain Lorraine had us placed exactly at the moment the dolphins moved under our feet. It made for a unique experience."
We don't recommend that you dive underwater for more than two minutes without a full-face snorkel.
The Florida Keys are where you will find the best snorkeling, with some exceptions on Florida's East Coast. Because the water temperature is 72 degrees year round, you can snorkel in Florida's natural hot springs. You should remember that coral reefs are protected.
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The “Footloose” Catamaran, is a 40 foot, U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran that carries up to 38 passengers. The Footloose Catamaran has seating for over 50 guests throughout the boat. In the front of the boat, you will find a large sunning net and deck seating. One clean restroom on board, along with two steps off the back of the boat for our snorkel trips.
You don't have to bring snorkeling gear if you can rent equipment on the beaches.
Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park offer the best snorkeling in Panama City Beach Florida. Panama City Snorkeling Tours rents snorkel gear daily for the waters around Shell Island.
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You don't need to bring your snorkeling gear when there are plenty of rental options available. Panama City Dive Center and the Diver's Den are local outfitters that rent masks, snorkels, and fins.
Panama City Snorkeling Tours can help you rent snorkeling gear if you are planning to visit Shell Island.
The 52-foot U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran, "Privateer", can hold up to 78 passengers.
Panama City Snorkeling Tours offers snorkeling equipment rentals to anyone who plans to visit Shell Island.
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Panama City Snorkeling Tours have been providing memorable, safe and fun experiences in Panama City Beach nearly a decade. A center console boat is also available for private tours.
Shell Island is home to a variety of wildlife, including dolphins.
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There is an underwater world just beyond the calm waters of Panama City Beach. Snorkeling can be enjoyed by the entire family. You can rent or buy snorkel gear at your local outfitter, and then go for a photo-worthy dive in a bay, artificial reef or the Gulf of Mexico. You can snorkel alone or with a professional guide.
We will be departing Historic Grand Lagoon to take a relaxing, 25-minute trip out to Shell Island, where we'll snorkel. You should be looking out for dolphins or other sea animals as they are in their natural habitats. Our boat will dock in the Gulf of Mexico. Shell Island is the next stop. There you can snorkel, find seashells, learn about local wildlife, or simply relax and enjoy the sun. To find shells, you may also be able to wade through the shallow waters of Shell Island. After some time spent at Shell Island we will continue our trip to the Gulf of Mexico, where we will search for dolphins. We'll also be stopping to sight-see along this route.
These are the best snorkeling spots on Panama City Beach.
Chartering a boat, participating in a lobster snorkeling trip or snorkeling from Florida beaches with coral reefs and submerged rocks are all ways to get to the lobsters. Look for cracks in the rocks or reefs below the boat or beach as you swim out.
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Destin. Destin is often referred to by many as the Florida beach where the water is clearest. This beach is special. It is because of the Choctawhatchee Bay, just beyond the beach, that acts as a filter, taking in the darker sediment but leaving clear waters atop Destin’s fine quartz sand.
Learn how to snorkel in six easy steps You will need to choose a calm bay, and then go in from the shore for your first snorkel. ... Keep your lungs open. When snorkeling for the first-time, a common mistake is to hold their breathe. ... Protect your skin. Share your experience.
Shell Island is only accessible by boat. The Shell Island Ferry makes it easy, safest and fastest for visitors to get to Shell Island. The Shell Island Ferry is the official Shell Island Ferry service for St. Andrews State Park. It has been ferrying guests between St.