Panama City Beach Dolphin Tour Cost and Information

Panama City Beach Dolphin Tour Cost and Information

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Pricing Information

Dolphin & Island Tours — $300 for 1 to 4 guests, $350 for 5 guests, and $400 for 6 guests.

Sunset Cruises — $200 for 1 to 4 guests, $250 for 5 guests, and $300 for 6 guests.

Custom Adventure Trips — $500 for 1 to 4 guests, $550 for 5 guests, and $600 for 6 guests.

Gratuities — Tipping is customary and deeply appreciated by our captains. Tip amounts are similar to those in restaurants — 15 to 20% is standard and 25% recognizes exceptional service.

Group Size

Each of our boats can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests in addition to the captain. If you have a larger party, though, please give us a call. We may be able to accommodate your group on multiple boats, or coordinate with our local partners.

Departure and Return Times

Trip times vary seasonally, especially for Sunset Cruises. Currently, we’re leaving and returning at the following times:

Dolphin & Island Tours

• 9 a.m. - 12 noon

• 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sunset Cruises

• 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Custom Adventure Tours

• 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Departure Location

All trips leave from the docks at Off the Hook Bar & Grill at the foot of the foot of the Thomas Drive bridge, 5711 N. Lagoon Dr., Panama City Beach, FL 32408.

What’s Included and What to Bring

On all trips, we provide complimentary bottled water as well as plenty of cooler space with ice for beverages you bring. You don’t need to bring a large cooler of your own — just put your drinks and snacks in ours.

If you wish to bring a snacks or lunch, please pack food in a small to medium soft-sided cooler.

On Extended Tours, we provide complimentary snacks and soft drinks. If there’s anything specific you’d like, please let us know.

You may bring alcoholic beverages on any of our trips, but we ask that you consume responsibly. Please NO glass bottles.

At any time of year, you should bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses (preferably polarized), and (just in case) rain gear. If you plan to get in the water, bring swim clothing and beach towels. (Note that we don’t swim on Sunset Cruises.) In the cooler months, bring plenty of insulating layers; it’s always chillier on the water than the shore.

On Dolphin & Island Tours and Custom Adventure Tours, we provide quality snorkeling equipment for everyone on board, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

On Custom Adventure Tours, we can bring two Halo inflatable stand up paddle boards with paddles for your use.

We don’t offer guided fishing and don’t provide fishing gear, but on our Custom Adventure Tours you’re welcome to bring your own tackle and wet a line. If you plan to fish, you must have your own valid Florida license. We ask that you do not bring fishing gear on Dolphin & Island Tours or Sunset Cruises.

All of our boats are equipped with quality audio systems with Bluetooth connectivity. If you’d like to listen to music, you’re welcome to connect your phone or media player.

Well behaved dogs are welcome on any of our trips. Be sure to bring a leash for walking your dog down the dock and a water bowl for the boat. Also, please let us know ahead of time.

Booking, Deposits, and Cancellations

For trips booked more than two days in advance, a $100 deposit is charged at the time of booking to hold your reservation. If you must cancel or reschedule your trip 72 hours or more from your scheduled trip time, your deposit will be refunded. Cancellations inside of 72 hours will forfeit the $100 deposit.

For trips booked two days or less in advance, full payment is required at the time of booking. If you must cancel or reschedule a trip booked two days or less in advance, you will forfeit the full trip cosst.

In the event of weather conditions that St. Andrews Bay Charters & Tours considers unsafe, we will work with you to either reschedule or cancel your trip. A full refund will be issued if the trip is cancelled.

Please note that a 4% booking fee is added to all online transactions, but there is no sales tax applied. You may pay the balance of the cost of your trip at the dock with credit card or cash, or pay online the day before your trip if you prefer.