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Snorkeling is a way to swim along the surface and use your snorkel, mask, fins, or dive mask. The snorkel is a tube that rises above water for you to inhale with your face in it. You can snorkel face down, and it is much easier than swimming. All snorkel equipment is included with a Shell Island Shuttle snorkel tour.
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You will find an underwater world beyond the calm waves and sandy beaches of Panama City Beach. Snorkeling is a fun activity that the entire family can enjoy together. Get your snorkel gear, or rent it at a local outfitter, ready for a memorable swim in a bay or along an artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Shuttle will drop the children off at the Shell Island Jetty's "children’s swimming pool". This spot is ideal for beginning snorkelers and is a great place for a safari.
Our mission: We work with a purpose. Panama City Beach dolphin trips are educational experiences. This allows for greater appreciation of wildlife and allows us to be more humane. We are an ecofriendly tour that does not harm or disturb wildlife. The dolphins will appreciate you choosing an ecotour outfitter that cares.
SunlightThe Shuttle will take you to the "children’s Pool", the calm, safe waters behind Shell Island Jetty. This is a perfect spot to learn snorkeling, as well as a great location to start a diving safari.
The collection of fire corals, stony corals and the octocorals Gorgonia Flabellum (common sea-fans), is strictly prohibited in Florida. The collection of octocoral species is prohibited.
Cocoa Beach is covered in golden sand.
Snorkeling allows a skilled swimmer to observe marine life in close proximity. A little instruction will make it easy for even the most novice to breathe comfortably in snorkel gear, and enjoy the view of the ocean through a mask. Reflection Your guide will show you the grassy shallows around Shell Island. The shallow waters around Shell Island may be home to sea horses and sea star. If you're looking for colorful tropical fish and sea urchins, you might come across a wild bottlenose or wild bottlenose dolphin while you cruise high above the coral reef. You can also try to find uninhabited shells you can take home.
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.
Parties of 10 or more must cancel at least 72 hours in advance to receive a full reimbursement.
While contact lenses can be worn, it is possible to get your contacts lost if the mask floods. If this happens, it will be the same as swimming with your lenses inside. It is possible to wear contacts underwater by purchasing a prescription lens dive snorkel mask.
We will travel to Historic Grand Lagoon and take a relaxing 25 minute cruise to Shell Island, our snorkeling area. Look out for dolphins and other sea creatures as you cruise along the coast. We will anchor at the Gulf of Mexico or Shell Island. From there, you can either snorkel for seashells or learn about the local sea-life. Or just relax and take in the sunlight while we soak up the sun. Shell Island also has shallow water that you can use to search for shells. After visiting Shell Island for a while, we will take a ride into the Gulf of Mexico. Weather Here we will look for dolphins and see the sights along the way.
Panama City Snorkeling Tours are smaller and have six or fewer passengers. This allows for a more intimate tour.
"Captain Lorraine had us placed exactly at the moment the dolphins moved under our feet. It made for a unique experience."
Beyond the sandy shore and calm waves of Panama City Beach lies an underwater world waiting for you to discover. Snorkeling is an activity the whole family can do together. Grab your snorkel gear or rent equipment at a local outfitter and prepare for a picture-worthy swim in a bay, along an artificial reef, or in the Gulf of Mexico.
Panama City Beach water refers to fresh water that comes from spring-fed bodies of water. It is emitted through a pipe under Front Beach Road, and then out towards the Gulf of Mexico. According to the city's website, "These discolored outflows represent a unique aspect in our lake ecosystem."
To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made 72 hours before departure for parties larger than 10.
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. Temperature You should remember that coral reefs are protected.
Snorkeling is safe for everyone of any age. Shell Island has many great things. The calm water behind the jetty makes it an ideal spot for novice snorkelers to enjoy the sport.
From April to August are the best months for snorkelling. Avoid crowds by going to April or May. The water is not as hot as summer, but it is much clearer and lodging is not as costly. Winter snorkelling temperatures range from 24-20degC/75 to 67degF. A wetsuit is required.
Panama City Beach Beach is a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers alike. The gulf has hundreds of dive spots. These include small coral reefs, large ships and other vessels that were built for divers' expeditions or fish habitats.
Panama City Beach Beach These beaches have been widely regarded as the most pure and clear in the country. The area has almost no runoff from the rivers and the St. Andrew Bay filters most of the sediment.
You'll need to tip between $10-20 depending on how long the tour is. You can usually just tip the person who is saying goodbye at the end of the tour.