Tours/Panama City Beach/Shell Island Inflatable Adventure Park & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour
Viator · group up to 78 pax

Shell Island Inflatable Adventure Park & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour

4.7(554)Panama City Beach1 hour
VIATOR4.6(147)TRIPADVISOR4.8(407)

Description

We'll begin this adventure with a sail through the Grand Lagoon area to our own private playground area off of Shell Island. Once you arrive, you'll enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and an inflatable water park equipped with trampolines, water slides, seesaw ball and more on this 3 hour adventure cruise! At the end of the tour, we'll go looking for dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. All activities and use of equipment are included. Additional snacks and beverages can be purchased as well. Food can be brought on to the catamaran, but no outside beverages are allowed.

Tour Options

Adventure Tour Privateer
  • Duration: 3 hours

Highlights

Restroom onboard

What's included

Included
Restroom onboard
Not included
Gratuities
Beverages (Please note our bar accepts debit/credit card transactions only.)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Chips are available to purchase

Traveller Ratings

4.7
554 reviews
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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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**

Reviews(554)

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S18ILmarial
June 23, 2026
Highlight of our trip!

5/5 Stars because it was absolutely 💯 the best 3 hour getaway for families with kids! We took our 11-year-old on the Paradise Adventures Tour, and it was the absolute highlight of our Panama City Beach vacation! The crew was incredibly welcoming, patient, and went out of their way to make sure everyone felt safe and included during the sail. The catamaran itself was exceptionally clean and spacious enough that we never felt crowded. Stopping at the inflatable water park, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and kayaking kept our 11-year-old and myself (mom) completely entertained and active the entire time. Spotting dolphins on the ride back was the perfect ending to an amazing day. If you are looking for a fun, stress-free, and safe water adventure that holds a pre-teen's interest, this is absolutely it! The crew members Jordan, Zack, and Lamar were absolutely the best!! Shutout to the girl photographers who captured the excitement that we all had.

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J7010UYtiffanyc
June 19, 2026
Great trip!

We had an awesome crew!! The inflatables kayak paddle board and snorkeling were great at Shell island! We enjoyed the boat ride there and back. Unfortunately we only saw one dolphin on the boat ride but Zack did his best to find them. He and his crew made the best out of our trip and still made it a wonderful experience.

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kathy_C
June 18, 2026
This was a BLAST‼️

This is so much fun. They have all kinds of water toys on the water for everyone to do. They have kayaks, paddle boards, slides, jumpers, floats etc….the kids had a blast‼️ The staff was EXCELLENT and so FRIENDLY‼️😊😊😊😊😊😊

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R2221TLmeganm
June 17, 2026
Great Experience

We had a great experience with Paradise Adventures! Mike, Lamar, and Chase were fantastic hosts and made the trip fun and enjoyable for everyone. Our kids (14, 12, and 8) had an amazing time on the inflatables, kayaking, and snorkeling. One of the highlights was seeing dolphins on the ride back—it was such a memorable experience. Overall, this excursion offered a lot for the price, and we would definitely recommend it to other families looking for a fun day on the water.

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Sara_B
June 17, 2026
Wonderful experience! Will definitely book again!!

It was amazing! Really fun, the crew (Mike, Chase, Lamar) was interactive with the guests the whole time and really made it fun!!

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Kaisja_M
June 15, 2026
Awesome

This experience was great ! Easily accommodated my 25+ family. Clear waters & also able to see dolphins. Adults have a great treat on the boat as well (drinks). 10/10 !!!

Operator response

Thank you so much for the awesome review! We’re so happy your family had such a great time and enjoyed the dolphins, the beautiful water and the DRINKS! We hope to welcome you back again soon! ♥️

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lorityson
June 14, 2026
Awesome experience! Lamar, Tre, the captain and all the guys at the beach were amazing! Lamar played with the kids! 100!

This was amazing and I highly recommend! Tre, Lamar, the captain and all the guys at the beach were phenomenal! They made sure everyone had what they needed and interacted with everyone, including playing with the kids. We are thinking about doing it a second time before we leave the beach.

Operator response

We really appreciate your kind words! It sounds like an unforgettable experience with Trey, Lamar and the entire team. Thank you for sailing with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon! ♥️

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Leonard_N
June 13, 2026
Great experience

It was a great experience definitely worth the price love the music love the employees, Zach Trey, and another employee forgot name they are very kind, helpful and positive, great vibes and spirit. Adult friendly, and kid friendly. Dolphin seeing or dolphin show was definitely worth it. Got to see dolphins flip and swim not just one or two it was about two packs of them like 10. They are very prepared with snorkels and lifejackets felt very safe and definitely recommend to anybody and will be coming back.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the crew, the music and those incredible dolphin sightings. 🐬 We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again soon! ♥️

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Mayra_O
June 9, 2026
🌊Great Crew, Great Boat, Great Time!

We had an amazing experience with this charter boat trip to Crab Island! From the moment we arrived, the crew was friendly, professional, and very attentive to everyone on board. They made sure we were comfortable, safe, and had everything we needed throughout the trip. The boat was clean and well-maintained, and the ride to Crab Island was smooth and enjoyable. The crew shared helpful information, answered all of our questions, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time. Crab Island itself was nice, and having such a reliable and accommodating charter company made the experience even better. We created wonderful memories and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and stress-free day on the water. We will definitely be booking with them again!

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Brandi_O
June 7, 2026
Family vacation

Capt Mike and Sonny and Trey was awesome. Island was amazing and all the dolphins 🐬 Seen so many amazing things and the kids loved it ❤️ thank you !!!

Operator response

Thank you so much for the awesome review, Brandi! We’re so happy you enjoyed the island, dolphins and time with our crew. We also love hearing that the kids had a great time too! We hope to welcome you back again soon! 🌞

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