Panama City Dolphin Swim: 2-Hour Experience
4.7
180 Ratings
Panama City

Engage and dive alongside free-roaming Bottle Nose Dolphins in their organic environment. Enjoy an intimate experience with these magnificent creatures, observing their interaction with each other and various other species.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 4601 US-98 - JOIN US FOR A DOLPHIN SWIM!!! Enjoy a 2-hour boat tour with a maximum of 6 passengers per boat. Our experienced captain will guide you to the Gulf of Mexico, where our experts will locate and highlight dolphins for you. The captain excels at approaching dolphins without disturbing them. You’ll have the opportunity to swim with the…
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What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Location
4601 US-98
U.S. 98
4601 W. Hwy. 98 We meet at Papa Joe's. Go west on 98, come across the bridge and Papa Joe's will be on the right. Look for the Papa Joe's sign out front. Please arrive 20-30 minutes early so that you can push away from the dock on time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.7
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Karissa_m
May 17, 2025
Captain Dale was... - Captain Dale was seriously the best!! He knew exactly where all of the dolphins would be. We saw so, so many! I got to see one so close under water I could have touched it!! The shipwreck was really cool! I jumped in to see, and was terrified but you absolutely MUST do it!! This was definitely the highlight of our trip!! Will ABSOLUTELY be going again when we return!!
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Haley_e
May 14, 2025
Dolphins!!! - Captain Dale really gave us the best experience! He was determined to get us in the water with the dolphins. He took us around the bay and into the gulf and we found tons of dolphins! Overall an excellent experience. My husband and I will definitely be booking with him again! 10/10 had an awesome time
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Jessica_s
May 9, 2025
Dream come true - An amazing experience. Swimming with the dolphins was dream of mine. I couldn't of asked for a better guide.
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Rachel_c
May 9, 2025
Dolphins, Dolphins, Dolphins - Saw lots of dolphins, schools of them close up!!! Beautiful scenery!!!!! Dale is very knowledgeable!!!
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Amygray
May 7, 2025
One Of A Kind Experience! - Wow! Dale was so knowledgeable and got us right near a pod where I got to get into the water with them. We saw so many dolphins! Other tour boats didn’t allow for their guests to get into the water. Do yourself a favor and book through him, you won’t be sorry,
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Carolyn_s
Apr 26, 2025
Fun time with kids - Dale was a great guide! Took us out to the Gulf and we were immediately greeeted by dolphins and jumped in with them. We even got a close swim by from a few and saw a few babies! Kids are 11, 9, and 7 and the length of time was perfect!
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66ashleys
Apr 22, 2025
Great dolphins sightseeing experience - Captain Dale was experienced and professional and despite the choppy conditions we felt safe and saw a ton of dolphins. He gave us enough time to get in and swim and took us to shell island. A great experience!
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Brian_t
Apr 20, 2025
It was so exciting seeing... - It was so exciting seeing the dolphins our guide was informative and shared a lot about the area. It happened to be a windy day a double red flag day we were not able to swim with the dolphins but we did go to a lagoon and our granddaughter was able to get in the water. We enjoyed the experience.
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Jackie_l
Apr 20, 2025
So Many Dolphins, Great Experience - Our Tour Guide Dale was very friendly and accommodating to the passengers on his boat. We did not make it to Shell Island because we spent all of our time with the dolphins. Nobody on the trip seemed to mind, as we all had a blast watching the dolphins. It was so fun being able to jump in the ocean and swim near them and to see them swim around the boat. I just wish my daughter would have gotten in the water as well. Maybe next time!!
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Vidal_f
Apr 20, 2025
Wow, just wow. Amazing experience. - Wow… my wife’s dreams were made here. Totally worth it plus more. Honestly, it is a very good trip. I rather this than others and will be booking more every other year.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).