Top 6 Panama City Beach Sailing Trips

1.Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,362 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57Our pick

Sail from Panama City Beach aboard Island Time’s broad, stable catamaran, with time to search for wild dolphins, snorkel at Shell Island and St. Andrews Bay, paddleboard, swim, or use the waterslide. Captain Heath, Clay, Keith, Sarah, Emma, and other crew members have earned strong praise for friendly service and practical help on board.

“This was absolutely so much fun, such an amazing group of staff. Soooo cool- saved it for our last little extravaganza & it was absolutely worth it.”

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2.Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,867 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $57

Spend about two hours aboard Island Time Sailing’s catamaran from Panama City Beach. Cruise Grand Lagoon, watch for dolphins near St. Andrews State Park, enjoy sunset views, music, and drinks from the onboard bar. The crew, including Captain Clay and Cristo, may also invite you to dance and play games at the dock.

“This is an incredible experience! Crew was excellent and friendly! Dolphins and sunset was amazing. Highly recommend!”

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3.Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 709 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Sail from 4114 Jan Cooley Drive on the 52-foot Privateer catamaran for two hours along the Gulf of Mexico. Expect sunset views, possible dolphin sightings, one included drink, tropical music, and an onboard bar. Captain Mike, Lamar, Teagan, and other crew members are known for keeping the ride friendly and lively.

“It’s a fun time you enjoy the ocean life the crew is very nice you have a good experience with everybody my family really enjoyed the time on the ocean”

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4.Shell Island Inflatable Adventure Park & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 523 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Cruise Grand Lagoon aboard the 52-foot Privateer, watch for dolphins, then spend time on Shell Island’s bay side with unlimited inflatables, kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling. The boat carries up to 78 people and returns to the Panama City Beach dock after about three hours.

“It was everything that I imagined. The teenagers enjoyed it as well as the 10 years old boys. Amazin”

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5.Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Footloose Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Best value

Set out from Bluegreen Bayside Golf & Spa Resort aboard the 40-foot Footloose catamaran for a 90-minute Gulf cruise, sunset views, tropical music, and a complimentary drink. The crew may include captains and mates such as Ryan, Lamar, Gordon, or Dale, with dolphins often part of the search.

“Absolutely seamless and wonderful! The catamaran was cozy and clean, the staff were friendly and phenomenal, and the view was unbeatable!”

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6.Snorkel & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour Aboard the Footloose

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Spend about three hours aboard the Footloose catamaran from Panama City Beach, snorkeling at Shell Island, strolling its white sand, and searching for dolphins offshore. Snorkel gear is supplied, each adult receives one complimentary beverage, and the onboard bar sells more drinks and snacks.

“All of the workers with this experience were great! I had my mom with me & she has some trouble walking far distances & you have to walk along a pretty long pier to get on the boat. The staff noticed my mom was having trouble & got her wheelchair for the walk.”

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