Top Panama City Beach Water Tours

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.

Watch dolphins frolic through coastal waters on this scenic 2-hour sunset sail. Board your comfortable catamaran, and listen to music. Cruise through Grand Lagoon, passing elegant homes and St. Andrews State Park. See pods of dolphins travel together and leap above the water. Take photos and admire incredible sunset views. Don’t miss the chance to participate in games and dance when the boat docks.

This a wonderful time of day, and we provide the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful part of Florida, on the most unique vessel in town to watch a sunset you wont forget. The USCG Licensed Capt will take you out and around Lower Grand Lagoon, to watch the sunset. This sunset cruise is one of kind and you're sure to enjoy yourselves. All you have to do is bring your beverage of choice, snacks if you think they ll enhance your experience and a playlist to party to. Everyone can enjoy themselves, we just ask that you drink responsibly.

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.

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.

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.

The underdeveloped beauty of Shell Island allows you to explore the Gulf’s natural beauty while being only minutes away from Panama City’s crowded streets. This relaxing cruise takes you on a sightseeing tour of Shell Island. Glide around St. Andrews Bay, looking out for dolphins that might swim by your boat. Finally, you’ll sail deeper into the Gulf and marvel at the sunset over the water before heading back to shore.

Explore Port St. Joe's inshore waterways on this fishing charter from Panama City Beach. Travel through the backcountry waterways under the supervision of a guide, learning about the Florida Panhandle's ecosystem and wildlife. With all equipment and fishing licenses included, you just have to cast and wait for a bite from fish such as tripletail, trout, flounder, and redfish.

Panama City Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the Florida Panhandle. Emerald waters and white sand beaches are picturesque on land; imagine how amazing they’ll look from the water. This sightseeing cruise takes you from St. Andrews Bay to Shell Islands then out into the Gulf of Mexico for a dolphin spotting excursion. After viewing these animals in their natural habitat, you’ll watch an unforgettable sunset from the boat.

RETURNING MAY 1, 2024. 9:00 AND 11:00. Think mimosas and brunch bites while cruising the Lower Grand Lagoon. Take a couple of hours to enjoy some great music, drinks of your choice Cruisin’ around PCB. Unplug or take photos of wildlife and marine life, either is fine because your USCG Licensed Captain will take care of the journey for you. It's family friendly so bring the kids along. Bring your beverage of choice, friends and a playlist to kick back on the water for an experience you won't forget and are sure to love. You may even see dolphins up close! Booking private charters or by the seat.

Your 1.5 hour sunset charter on our 50-foot sailboat Ohana will include a scenic trip through Grand Lagoon and along the coast of Shell Island. Enjoy a relaxing sail in the Gulf of Mexico and look for dolphins along the way. With only six guests or less, this is truly a VIP experience. If you are looking to unwind before dinner or a night out on the town, enjoy a romantic sunset sail with Paradise Adventures. Sailing along the Gulf of Mexico is a great opportunity to relax and leave your worries behind. Your VIP experience includes a complimentary beverage. Listen to tropical music and enjoy this Panama City Beach sunset cruise! Our sunset sails offer you an opportunity to see some of our area’s greatest sights while enjoying the breezes of the water.

Paradise Adventures has been providing fun, safe and memorable experiences daily in Panama City Beach for almost a decade! If you are looking for a more private tour, we offer this option on one of our center console boats! 6-Passenger Pro-Line Center Console Tours Have the whole boat to yourself and book a private 2-hour snorkel and dolphin sightseeing trip on this fun-filled adventure with one of our experienced Captains! Or chase the sun as it sets behind the waves with dolphin sightseeing sunset charter options. We will take you to some of our favorite local snorkel spots off of Shell Island. If the seas are calm and safe, our experienced Captain will take you out to the Gulf of Mexico to see the dolphins up close and personal in their natural habitat. On the way back, we will stop off at Shell Island where you can walk on the private state park to look for shells, and check out the natural beauty of the island.

Our trip is unique in that we utilize transparent paddle boards. We provide transportation to and from the springs as well as a guide to assist you along the way. We strive for guest satisfaction so they can enjoy this one-of-a-kind tour. This trip is for all levels of paddlers, as you can sit down or stand up for the journey. Get out of PCB and see a little of raw Florida.

Enjoy a high speed thrilling jet boat ride with Captain Extreme for 1/2 the duration of your tour then you will head out to the Gulf of Mexico to enjoy the sunset, dolphins and beauty of the Panama City Beachfront. Then you’ll enjoy a slower ride back to the dock as the beautiful lagoon skyline comes to life