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Shell Island Blue Dolphin Tours

3605 Thomas Drive, Treasure Island Marina, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 234-7245
Ranked #4 of 23 tours in Panama City Beach
5.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Tours
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Midland, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

You will boat right up to dolphins and be able to jump into crystal clear water and swim with them. It's fantastic. We've gone two years in a row now with Russell. He goes way above and beyond and we highly recommend him. In addition to taking us to swim with the dolphins, Russell has taken us to several locations... More

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Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We went in may, Our tour guide/ Captain's Name was Russel! He was super educated on all the wild life, VERY friendly and all around wonderful to work with. I went with my boy friend and parents. We had a wonderful experience with a pod of 30 dolphins. It was beautiful and all around a wonderful experience. I recommend everyone... More

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Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Captain Russell was a great guide and catered the adventure to our style and wants. He showed us tons of Dolphins and we even got the chance to swim and touch Scarback the dolphin. He also took us to snorkel a shipwreck and shell island while showing us sand dollars, sea urchins, squid, sea serpents, and many other amazing sea... More

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Cullman, Alabama, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
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Be sure to ask for Russell for your guide on this amazing adventure. We got to swim with some beautiful dolphins and he's very knowledgable when asked questions. He's very experienced and knew how to show you a good time. Highly recommend this adventure!!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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Russell our caption was amazing!! He positioned our boat right next to the dolphins, everyone had one on one time with a dolphin an even got to touch them!!! I highly recommend Russel at Blue Dolphin Tours, he will even take pictures while your swimming with them!!! I cannot say enough great things- this is a must do for anyone... More

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Greenville, South Carolina, United States
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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Our family thoroughly enjoyed the dolphin tour.It was definitely the highlight of our vacation.We got to see lots of dolphins and snorkel a shipwreck. Be sure to ask for Russell,we could not have had a better guide. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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We went on the two hour dolphin tour. It was pretty fun. My 8 year old enjoyed it. But toward the end he was getting a little bored. We did see a couple of dolphin on way back but not going out. Very glad we took the tour would recommend to anyone with children. More

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West Columbia, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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We rented a pontoon boat for the day and I would do it over and over again. We stayed on the bay side and snorkled and played all day. We discovered sand dollars and starfish and the kids had an absolute last! Worth every penny! Bring plenty of food in the cooler, because you will get hungry. Goggles and nets... More

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cooksville
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011
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We had a great time riding the swells in the gulf and our captain did his best to find dolphins, although we didn't see any in the end. He did jump in the ice-cold water on a windy and chilly day to show us some crabs and sea urchins. All in all a wonderful 2 hours. Thanks. More

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Huntsville, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011
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We booked a trip with the Blue Dolphin Tours while on vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida and it was more than we had hoped for. We were able to swim with a dolphin and our captian / tour guide was so friendly and helpful and made our experience one to remember for a lifetime. Along with the chance to... More

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