2 Hour Shell Island Jet Ski Dolphin Tour
Panama City Beach, USAby AAA Jet Ski Rental
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 24 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Your Shell Island Dolphin Tour is Panama City Beach’s only partially guided jet ski tour. After check-in and a quick safety briefing, you’ll head out for a fast-paced ride across the emerald waters of St. Andrews Bay. Weather permitting, we’ll enter the Gulf in search of dolphins and other wildlife like sea turtles, rays, and more. Next, we’ll stop on the bay side of Shell Island for a short break. Then, enjoy around 1 hour of free ride time to explore—whether cruising, swimming, or relaxing on the beach. With 15 minutes remaining, the group follows the guide back across the bay. Must understand English safety instructions without translation Must be able to swim Operators born in or after 1988 must have a Florida Boater Safety Card (before arrival. Link provided) Arrive 30 minutes early Late arrivals will not ride or receive a refund $250 refundable deposit required to be paid on site 350 lb. max combined weight 1 jet ski for up to 2 riders Drivers must have a valid driver's license
What's included
- All Gas Is Included
- Life Jackets
- Experienced Tour Guide
- ONE jet ski (up to 2 people); driver must be 18+
- All Necessary Safety Equipment
- If you need more than one jet ski, you must make additional reservations.
- Refundable Security Deposit will be paid on site
- Florida Boaters Safety Card if born on or after January 1, 1988
Itinerary
- 1
Shell Island
2 hours
After some safety and ride instruction, we will embark on a high-paced adventure exploring St. Andrews Bay. Weather permitting, we will enter the Gulf of Mexico on a hunt for wild animals. Dolphins are the main attraction, but sea turtles, manatees, rays, fish, crabs, and more can often be seen on tour. Circling back into the bay, we typically take a break on Shell Island. This pristine barrier island is the perfect resting place for a few minutes to catch your breath and then take off on your own adventure. If you prefer a slower pace, you are welcome to spend this time walking the sugary white sands or swimming in the emerald waters. We will gather the group once more as the tour winds to an end, take one more ride across the bay, and end up back at the meeting point in Panama City.
Meeting and pickup
Located at Papa Joes Bayside. All participants must arrive 30 minutes prior to tour time.
End point
Located at Papa Joes Bayside. All participants must arrive 30 minutes prior to tour time.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must be able to fully understand and follow safety instructions in English without the aid of translation tools
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- All drivers must possess a valid drivers license. An ID is not sufficient
- Kids Must be at least 6 years old to participate
- 18+ to operate Jet Ski
- Each rider must complete a liability waiver. Please do this prior to arrival.
- All riders MUST be able to swim
- All Operators born after January 1st of 1988 must possess a Florida Boaters Safety Card. This test can be found on the website policies page. Please complete this prior to arrival.
- All participants must arrive 30 minutes prior to tour time
- Riders who arrive late and cannot complete check in process and pre ride instructions before tour time will not ride and will not be refunded.
- A $250 refundable deposit will be taken upon arrival on a debit or credit card to be paid on site
- The combined weight of passengers must be less than 350 lb.
- This excursion is for ONE jet ski for up to 2 people. A second jet ski can be booked in a separate reservation.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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