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Water Planet

203 Greenwood Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850 230 6030
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Palm Coast, Florida
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45 reviews 45 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

I was skeptical of how well this company would follow the MMPA rules (and in general, just be respectful of the animals we'd be seeing). However, our captain Denis was not only knowledgable about the area and its wildlife, he had the dolphins' best interests in mind. I never felt as though we were chasing them down. He just predicted... More

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Palmer, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

We had an awesome time. Nick was our captain, he was the nicest. We will recomend to all of our friends. Ask for Nick when you go, he's the BEST!!!

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Vancouver BC
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

Easily the best part of our trip! My wife and I had an amazing time; thank you Dennis! We saw so many dolphins, swam with them lots and watched them lots. Dennis was a great guide, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

2 Families said on this trip and unanumous that it was the best part of the trip. Other that the cold water which not one could help. We swam with the dolphins!, Great time. Stopped by shell Island and Kids hit jackpot. Dennis took us right where we needed to go and see the Dolphins. No wasted time at all... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

First time for me and it was everything I thought it would be. Denis the Captain and owner was fabulous. I felt safe and that I was in good hands. I will definitely be doing this again and there will be no need to look beyond Water Planet, you have everything you need for a great experience right there. I... More

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Texas
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012

We went out on the boat with a small group. Had several sightings of dolphins. A couple of groups, one with a baby. Got tired jumping in and out of the boat, but all had a great time. The Water Planet folks with very knowledgable about the dolpins, and the local area. We got to spend a short time snorkling... More

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Frisco, Texas
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2012

I love dolphins, and was really skeptical about this trip until I read the reviews and actually took the trip. I was worried that it would be one of those cheezy big boat tours where you cruise around forever looking for a dolphin in the wayyyyy far distance. That's not what this was! It was a pontoon boat with a... More

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Carrboro, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2012

First trip: I went out on the the half day trip with Water Planet on June 20, 2012. I appreciated Justin's (the phone scheduler's) help in moving me to a different day when I was sick for my originally scheduled day. My trip was led by Nick, and he was alone, even though according to the website there is supposed... More

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Austin, Texas, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2012

We were so excited to have this adventure! I was with my 10 year old daughter and her friend. Our guide- Eric- was very knowledgeable. we swam with 3 dolphins, and I found 12 real live sand dollars! The girls were so excited. he took us to a place where we held sea urchins, and saw lots of underwater life.... More

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Tulsa
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29 reviews 29 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2012

I want to start by saying that this was the best day we had in Florida. We did get to swim with one dolphin and my husband picked up a sea urchin off the ocean floor and the dolphin came up to him to look at the urchin. The dolphin swam under me. It was an amazing experience The part... More

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