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Panama City Beach Sunset Catamaran Sail on The Privateer
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Panama City Beach Sunset Catamaran Sail on The Privateer
By Paradise Adventures Catamarans and Watersports
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If you are looking to unwind before dinner or a night out on the town, come take a romantic Sunset Sail on the SV Privateer, our 78-passenger catamaran, with Paradise Adventures! This breathtaking sunset sail along the Gulf of Mexico offers a great opportunity to relax and leave your worries behind. Listen to tropical music as you enjoy a complimentary beverage on board Panama City Beach’s best sunset cruise! At our on board bar we have snacks and a full liquor bar for additional beverages available for purchase. Enjoy a variety of cocktails, including our signature Privateer Punch! Please note our bar accepts debit/credit card transactions only. Our Sunset Sails offer you an opportunity to see some of our area's greatest sights while enjoying the breezes of the water. Be on a sharp lookout for dolphins as these majestic creatures seem to be more active in the later afternoons.
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Ages 0-99, max of 65 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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- One beverage on board
- Live music on selected evenings
What's not included- Gratuities
- Additional beverages (available for purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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- 4114 Jan Cooley Dr, Panama City, FL 32408, USAThis tour departs from behind The Bluegreen Bayside Golf and Spa Resort. You'll park at the resort, walk around the right side and check in at our kiosk. There is a 5-7 min walk down the dock. Please let us know ahead of time if you need extra assistance and make sure to arrive 40 min prior to sail.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14923P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Dress code is casual (no high heels)
- Portions of this tour are not wheelchair accessible
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated provided that participants are able to board the boat (with 2-3 steps) on their own or with the assistance of someone in their party
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given notice beforehand, and the option of an alternative date or full refund
- There is a 5-7 minute walk down the dock to the catamaran . Please let us know ahead of time if you will need assistance.
- **It is our company policy to add 20% gratuity to parties of 20 or more for our captain & crew**
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14923P1
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- jrbray310 contributionsSunset CruiseMy husband and I had a weekend getaway and decided to try a sunset cruise, the weather was perfect and we got to see some dolphins as a bonus. The boat and the crew were great! Would highly recommend taking this cruise.Written September 2, 2024
- edwardm1910 contributionsFun afternoon trip for all ages!Our family of 17 had a wonderful time on the Catamaran. The staff were very friendly and helpful with our kids. The activities ranged from swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking and relaxing! We also saw dolphins! A great experience and well worth the priceWritten August 24, 2024
- Nomad586951248670 contributionsOkayThe house was clear but the sheet and towels has a bad smell. We had to run to Walmart changed all the bed sheets and brought new towels. The resort have 3 pool the pool in the back was fill with frogs I guess it mating season. Over all everything was okayWritten August 11, 2024
- Dreamer159564447750 contributionsGreat sailboat experienceWe had great adventures with Jacob and Gabe on the sailboat. Great snorkeling and dolphin watching. Next time we will book longer with these guys.Written August 9, 2024
- erinsF371HF0 contributionsSunset dolphin experienceThis was such a great experience! Captain Tim was amazing and went out of his way to make my boys' first boat experience a great one. We were able to see dolphins then get out and snorkel to find sand dollars, sea urchins, crabs, etc. We did the sunset time slot and it was a perfect way to end the evening.Written August 6, 2024
- jillaJ9569RG0 contributionsBoat AdventureThis was an amazing trip! I highly recommended booking this tour with Capt Tim. He was a wonderful tour guide and took us to shell island for snorkeling and we saw 6 dolphins. What a beautiful day we blessed with great weather and real blue water. I love the location of the dock behind Bluegreen Resort in Bay Point. Book it you will not regret it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Written August 3, 2024
- Voyage7898730 contributionsA flashing weekFantastic!!! 4th of July display was Amazing!!! Beach was wonderful, so clean & sand so soft & white. A lot of fun excursions to partake. A variety of great seafood restaurants to choose from.Written July 15, 2024
- mistyb21030 contributionsKids had fun with activities!It was fun. The kids loved all the activities with the inflatables, kayaks, etc. The side of the island they dock at isn’t the crystal Clear teal side so snorkeling is just ok. Crew Jacob,Jamie, Cap Mike were great! The island crew were very kind and helpful. Kids had a blast!Written July 12, 2024
- ashleytY3606CA0 contributionsWouldn’t book this againDecided to venture out on the water last minute and Paradise Adventures was the only company we could find with availability for a group of 7. They take you to the back side of Shell Island in the bay where the water is dark and murky and then a very brief cruise out towards the Gulf of Mexico. We found the snorkel masks and life jackets to be very worn down. Some of the inflatables like the trampoline weren’t actually there. Their staff on Shell Island were more concerned with entertaining themselves (playing frisbee) than helping customers with the paddle boards and kayaks. If you’re looking to truly experience/explore Shell Island and/or see dolphins this isn’t the cruise for you. We’ve booked with other companies in the past and had far better experiences. For the price you’ll likely be left very disappointed like we were.Written July 7, 2024
- hollycM7833DW0 contributionsBest in Panama City BeachWe have been stationed in Panama City for about 15 months now. Paradise Adventures catamaran tours is my favorite sightseeing company to bring our out of town friends and family on. The cruises are not only fun, they are also easy going, and the crews are always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the Gulf and all it has to offer.Written July 4, 2024
- loribethm20210 contributionsA wonderful time with Brain and his crewWe had a great time with Captin Brian and his crew! This trip was definitely a good time! When set sail the crew staff was right on it with drinks and good music for all ages. We were able to see dolphins right away as we left the shore line. The trip to the island was about 30-45 min or so. When we arrived the water actives were a blast. We like challenges climbing on things. They also had paddle boards and scuba gear to play with and other activities. We spent a good 1.5 hours on the island before heading back. Time went by way to fast! On the way back we stopped a few times and saw more dolphins playing with the boats and wave runners out on the water. I highly recommend this trip! We had a great time and will definitely be back. My husband has to have plenty of actives to do. He can not just sit around. This definitely kept a smile on his face along with our daughter 😊Written June 17, 2024
- Z7931SWmichellem0 contributionsBest tour and crewMy husband and I took the snorkel and dolphin watch tour. It was so much fun. We snorkeled, kayaked, swam, and tried the paddle board. Thank you Captain Mike, Jen, and Jiah. They were the best crew.Written June 12, 2024
- 101dalian0 contributionsAmazing experienceSimply amazing . A to Z . Every thing was super perfect . Super clean , very helpful staff from the time we made reservations tell we checked out . Very clean condo breath taking viewWritten June 10, 2024
- 363kerrigand0 contributionsHighly Recommend Famous Private Center Console Boat Tours of Panama City BeachI would highly recommend the Famous Private Center Console Boat Tours of Panama City Beach. It was such an easy, fun and exciting experience and the captain was a delight! We will definitely be back.Written June 7, 2024
- 405drua0 contributionsAmazing must doIt was amazing, well worth the money. The crew was great and helpful. We saw a good number of dolphins. We will definitely do it again.Written June 5, 2024
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Evie001
Atlanta1 contribution
Apr 2022
We should have read the reviews before booking, apparently overselling the boat is not uncommon. If you take this cruise, be SURE to be one of the first on the boat!!! We were among the last and had to sit in the back the entire time. The crew waited on the people sitting in the front of the boat, taking drinks back and forth. We were never asked ONE TIME if we'd like anything, it was like we weren't even there. From the back we could not see ANYTHING. There was a lot of dolphin action going on, we could hear the oohs and ahs from the front of the boat. It would have been nice if the captain had turned the boat a few times, so that the six of us in the back could have seen a bit of the action. But he kept the action at the front of the boat the entire time. One of the crew mentioned having a phone "full of dolphin and sunset pics." How nice for that employee! There are other boats that do a much better job customer-service wise (look for the big yellow boat). I do not recommend this one. Owners, please take note: only sell the number of tickets that you actually have seats for, up front!
Written May 5, 2022
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Hi Evie, we are so sorry to hear about your experience. We do not overbook our excursions, we actually cap our sunsets at 13 less than we are able to take to ensure extra space for our guests. Once underway, you are free to move around the vessel so if you were unhappy with your seat, you are able to find another. We are sorry you did not enjoy the seat you picked and hope we cleared up any confusion regarding "overbooking".
Written May 15, 2022
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GKSN
Maple Grove, MN12 contributions
Feb 2020
We were given this cruise as a gift from a family member so our reservations were at least a month in advance. We were told to arrive at 4 pm for a 4:30 pm departure, which we did. When it was time to board, we discovered all passengers (65 of us) were split into 2 groups. We ended up in the last group to board. All seats up front of the boat were taken and we found seats in the back of the boat. What was the benefit of having advance reservations to being placed in the back of the boat? The cruise was fine and the crew was great. It was the gals that led us to the boat we were not happy with.
Written February 15, 2020
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Unfortunately, both boats had to depart from the same location which was not expected when we initially made the schedule. The docks at the Sheraton are still not repaired from the damage they sustained from Hurricane Michael. We were told they would be ready Jan 1, then it moved back to Feb 1 and they are still not completed. We did the best we could to try and get both boats out and unfortunately, they had to go out at the same time, which we understand creates confusion.
We apologize again for the loading process. We will come up with a different process moving forward until we can move our smaller catamaran over to the Sheraton upon completion of the dock repairs.
Thank you,
Donnie and Tracey Coker
Written February 18, 2020
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TAB
3 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
The crew was nice. There is no real food, only chips/candy for sale. They give your first glass of beer or wine free, after that you pay and there's a full bar. They play music which is nice. It was completely overcast when we went so no sunset, just looking at dolphins, which we saw plenty. Also, it was pretty chilly. Take a jacket and wear pants. Also, there aren't any actual seats, just cushioned benches and couple of small tables near the bar area. There were around 50 people on the boat and barely any masks.
Written September 20, 2020
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debrav624
Panama City Beach, FL3 contributions
Jun 2021
It certainly was not the “relax and leave your worries behind” cruise that was advertised on the web site! They need to change the description to “booze cruise”, because that is was it was. Lots of people getting drunk, screaming and hollering, very loud music, which is all fine if you booked a “booze cruise” not a relaxing sunset cruise. Ordered Coke which tasted very watered down. It was a cloudy night when we took off, not their fault of course. There was never any mention of even looking for dolphins. About 45 minutes into the cruise it became very dark and stormy looking in the sky. We did turn around and headed back to Grand Lagoon, but instead of taking us to the dock the captain cruised around the lagoon for another hour while thunder and lighting was in the sky all around us. I felt very unsafe in a boat in the lightning storm. We are locals and this was our 4th or 5th time on this cruise. Never had a problem before. I had a relative from out of town and told her how great it was in the past, she was so upset. Not sure if management changed when the location changed? We were very disappointed in this cruise.
Written June 12, 2021
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Kazi A
2 contributions
Apr 2022
I think we were kinda ripped-off for this trip (dolphin watch sunset trip on 04/17/22). In the webpage it said the price was $25 Per Adult, $20 For children and $5 for infant ($75 in total for our party). But they charged me $133 for the same trip and I really do not know why. I asked and they confirmed that it is the same trip that we were seeking, even though they charged us almost double of the listed price.
The trip wasn't great either. For a 2-hour trip I was expecting that they would go into the deep sea, or at least drive the boat to some distance. But they actually hanged around few hundred meters from the beach and kinda floated around. We did see dolphins, but which we could also see from the ST. Andrew's state park beach.
The trip wasn't great either. For a 2-hour trip I was expecting that they would go into the deep sea, or at least drive the boat to some distance. But they actually hanged around few hundred meters from the beach and kinda floated around. We did see dolphins, but which we could also see from the ST. Andrew's state park beach.
Written April 20, 2022
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We are sorry to hear you were disappointed in your sunset sail. Our sunset tickets are currently $40 for adults, $30 for children 3-12, and $15 for kids under 2. I am not sure where you got the other ticket price information from. It also seems you booked through Viator so you should have seen the ticket price before completing the purchase online.
As for the distance we go on our trips, with the short duration, we do not go far offshore to ensure we make it back in time. We also have to stay close to the dolphins since that is the main attraction of the excursion. Typically the dolphins play close to shore around the jetty's at St Andrew's so that is why all of the other companies hang around there as well.
We are sorry again to hear you were disappointed but we hope this clears up any confusion or questions you had.
Written April 21, 2022
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gwen1313
phenix city6 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We’ve been on several boat cruises in PCB but this one was boring. I wouldn’t suggest bringing kids on this one due to its lack of entertainment. I think it’s because we chose a sunset timeframe instead of an earlier time of day. This cruise was VERY mellow! Live music (guitarist), a first for us. He was a good singer and guitarist it’s just that the song choices were very mellow and slow. I guess that was the vibe for a sunset cruise. We are used to a more energetic playlist that gets you grooving to the beat and lively. And we are used to riding around more. Once we circled the jetties, we parked there to watch dolphins - AND NEVER LEFT! We sat still from 6:15- 730ish! Not because there were a ton of dolphins but because that is where we parked to wait for the sunset to occur. My kids (age 10) were very bored! I was very bored as well! We sat and bobbed for the entire trip.
Yes we saw some dolphins which is always great. But the sitting and just waiting was so boring. No scenery change, etc. I will never pick another sunset timeframe. And I would not suggest this for families who want to enjoy a boat ride. Perhaps we sat parked because of waves or wind issues, I dont know. I just know this left us dissatisfied and very bored. The crew was very nice though.
Maybe ask about the vibe of the trip before you book a sunset timeframe.
We’ve never been disappointed with any early afternoon cruise.
Yes we saw some dolphins which is always great. But the sitting and just waiting was so boring. No scenery change, etc. I will never pick another sunset timeframe. And I would not suggest this for families who want to enjoy a boat ride. Perhaps we sat parked because of waves or wind issues, I dont know. I just know this left us dissatisfied and very bored. The crew was very nice though.
Maybe ask about the vibe of the trip before you book a sunset timeframe.
We’ve never been disappointed with any early afternoon cruise.
Written July 31, 2022
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We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy our sunset sail. This trip is designed to be relaxing and chill, unlike our daytime adventures. We suggest next time you pick the adventure tour, it'll be sure to keep you entertained the entire duration!
Written August 2, 2022
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Sharleen Carsley
Cordova, TN2 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
My favorite part of the experience was seeing wild dolphins and watching the sunset. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The boat was pretty full so if you didn’t get a seat you had to stand. But the minutes watching the sun set slowly into the Gulf was worth it. I totally forgot to get cash for a tip. So BRING CASH FOR TIP!!! These people work hard to make sure everyone has a good time. Live music was awesome. The guy had an great sense of humor. It didn’t take us long to see a small pod of dolphins. The sangria was delicious. Bring a jacket or a blanket if you plan on sitting up front. The winds get kinda gusty.
Written October 4, 2020
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Angie O
Bradenton, FL3 contributions
My son, daughter, a family friend and I spent the week at the Sheraton PCB and had the pleasure of a sunset cruise right off the dock on the property. We loved the trip, saw tons of dolphins, enjoyed a privateer punch. Well worth the $ price. Unfortunately the waves were too big to spend much time out on the gulf but the trip was still awesome.
Written March 13, 2021
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We have definitely had some windy days this week that make it hard to get out into the Gulf of Mexico! Great to hear that you enjoyed your week staying at the Sheraton and your Sunset Sail out with us. We hope that you will make plans to come back and visit us again very soon.
Thanks as well for your thoughtful review!
Paradise Adventures Staff and Crew
Written March 18, 2021
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Sonia Y
Chester, SC3 contributions
We have gone on dolphin tours before but this experience was so much better. The dolphins played all around the boat and we had so much fun watching them play. The sunset was made to order with calm seas to top it all off. I wish we traveled further down the coast or around Shell Island during the ride. Overall, it was a great experience!
Written July 14, 2021
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buzzyohio11
Columbus, OH7 contributions
Mar 2023
My wife and I were in PCB and wanted to do a Sunset Cruise. This cruise fit the bill to a T and the pier for boarding ended up within walking distance of our lodging accommodations. The staff was very professional, safety was stressed appropriately, and the cruise left on time and return on time as well. It was a cool evening, but the sun came out and it was perfect. The captain and staff were fabulous. We ended up seeing a school of sting rays as well as numerous dolphins. It was a great experience. Highly recommend Paradise Adventures Catamaran.
Written March 10, 2023
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What a fantastic night you had! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your sunset cruise with your wife. We sure hope to see you soon!
Written March 16, 2023
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4114 Jan Cooley Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Written August 2, 2022
What night is there live music on board? We will be there the 1st week of May!
Written April 22, 2022
There should be a number online or my husband called trip advisor. Hope this helps.
Written September 3, 2021
Can an emotion support animal go on board?
Written August 18, 2021
Life jackets are on board for all passengers. I would assume that kids can be outfitted prior to departure if requested. The boat is very stable and nobody onboard was wearing jackets when we departed.
Written July 30, 2021
Is the cruise canceled with a refund in the event of rain or strong winds?
Written June 7, 2021
Can you please tell me how full it will be this Sunday night?
Written April 23, 2021
Jan H
Rochester, Minnesota
I want to know if this allows for space between guests because we have not gotten vaccinations yet.
Written April 14, 2021
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