Top Panama City Beach Half-day Tours

Cruise to Shell Island and search for wild dolphins on a catamaran sailing trip from Panama City Beach. The catamaran’s broad, stable deck makes it a comfortable alternative to smaller boats prone to rocking in the waves, and since it’s stocked with paddle boards, snorkeling gear, and a waterslide, it’s the perfect base for playing in the clear water off Shell Island.

This cruise along the Gulf Coastline and Bay area offers a great opportunity to photograph local wildlife and scenery. At our onboard bar, we have snacks and beverages available for purchase. Enjoy a variety of cocktails, including our signature Footloose Punch! Please note our bar accepts debit/credit card transactions only. As you cruise around the Gulf and Bay areas, you'll have the best chances of finding dolphins, and there's no better place to be than on the water in beautiful Panama City Beach.

Zip across the water, let loose, and even let out a shriek or two when you ride the Scream Machine: a twin-engine jet boat whose speed, 360-degree turns, and nose dives make it feel more like a rollercoaster on water. Pick from multiple departure times, head to the dock, and strap in: you can soak up the sun (and get splashed by the surf) as you speed past Panama City Beach.

You will be onboard a beautiful handcrafted ORIGINAL CRUISIN TIKI with a licensed USCG Captain. This trip will cruise you around the Grand Lagoon, where dolphins often swim up close to the tiki, before pulling up near a white sand beach to anchor. You will have plenty of time to be in the shallow water soaking up the sun while your captain keeps the music going and the beverages cool. Try a little stand up paddling on a YOLO float or snorkel at your leisure. We provide a cooler, ice, cups/shot glasses, bottle openers, a corkscrew and chilled bottled water. Tikis carry 6 passengers each and we have two so we can accommodate your party of up to twelve. Perfect for couples, families and batchelorette parties! This also a great alternative when rip tides on the beaches of PCB are strong.

Journey to Cypress Springs on this water adventure tour, and see one of Florida’s lesser-known beautiful springs. Head down Holmes Creek in a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard to make your way to Cypress Springs. Once there, enjoy ample time to snorkel, swim, or relax, and enjoy a sandwich lunch when hunger strikes.