Salty Fins Dolphin & Snorkeling Tours

One of the best experiences I've ever had! Bryce is an amazing captain who is knowledge about sealife and very respectful of how he drove the boat around the dolphins. I'm already planning to visit Florida again just to book another tour with Salty Fins!

We had the best time with Captain Josh on August 2nd! We got to see a lot of dolphins and went snorkeling. We found some sand dollars and a lot of shells! It was my daughter’s birthday and Captain Josh made sure she had a blast! Next time we are back in Panama City we will definitely be doing this again! It was my kids favorite part of our trip! Thank you Captain Josh! 🐬🐚

We had a great experience with Salty Fins! Capt Thomas showed us a great time and found the dolphins my daughter wanted to see for her birthday. We had to reschedule our original date we booked and that process was easy too. We will definitely book with them again!

We had an absolute great time! Hunter was an awesome tour guide. We got to see about 20 dolphins, sea turtle and sting ray. We didn’t have the camera ready at first so we definitely missed some good shots of the dolphins. We got in the water and the dolphins swam right under us! Starfish, sand dollars, baby flounder, scallop, hermit crabs and beautiful shells. It was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be doing this again.

We had such a great experience with Salty Fins! Hunter was our boat captain and he was so awesome pointing out things and telling us about the area! The dolphins were being a little difficult but Hunter made sure to give our family plenty of tries at swimming with them! When we went to snorkel he was great about mentioning where to stand to get in and what to look for! We had a great time!

It was nice having Hunter, because he was a Floridian and knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife! He also had a Selection of tunes to play while we were touring the coast line. And the Dolphins were cool too!

Amazing time, super well worth it. They got us in for an evening private tour the 5 us, we saw and jumped in and swam with dolphins, went snorkeling, visited the preserves beach which were amazing and were able to see deer on the beach up close being fed by a neighboring tour boat! The captain was very knowledgeable and friendly, the owners personally greet you and set you up with the captain. I would recommend to anyone and would definitely do it again!

this place was the best!! we made a super last minute decision to come and we were not disappointed, super nice over the phone and got us in within the hour!! Justin was the BEST!! super down to earth guy and focused on us enjoying as much we could!! he brought us to see dolphins, we had a blast scuba diving for sea shells and sand dollars and he found us some to keep as well!! we even had the opportunity to see a HAMMERHEAD!! 10/10 experience this was the absolute best part of our trip!! book with them!!

A Definite Recommend for a family! Our family of 6 had a great experience using Salty Fins Tours. Our guide Hunter was awesome. He made everyone including the kids feel welcome and safe. Though the water was not perfect for viewing that day we were able to hop in and see the dolphins. What an experience for our children! They couldn’t believe they were in the water with them. That it actually happened. So fun! Our snorkel excursion following the dolphin swim was lots of fun as well. Hunter found us a cool spot to anchor and jumped in with us to go find some sea creatures. The kids were able to see some cool fish, a few really cool star fish and Hunter brought us some living sand dollars. All in all a great excursion for everyone. The boat ride wasn’t too long (just enjoyable) and everyone had a good time (including Hunter)!

We took the private sunset tour with Trevor and it was fantastic. He is a great captain, very respectful and knows the area very well. It was nice to see captains and crews from other vessels showing comradery towards our captain. The tour is worth every penny.

Hunter was the best guide! Our sunset tour was full of adventure and beautiful views!

Experience was amazing with Capt. Thomas. He was a great guide and made for a well rounded experience of the sunset cruise. Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful time on our private sunset tour! Captain Trevor did an amazing job! We got to see dolphins, explore the bay, and enjoy the beautiful sunset view. One of the best family experiences ever! Highly recommend Salty Fins and Captain Trevor!

Had an Amazing sunset cruise. Our captain Austin was fantastic! He had water, sunscreen, etc available for us. He was polite, professional, and informative about the local area and wildlife. His boating was very good, even through the choppy water. We got to see dolphins, and walk the shell island. It was better than we anticipated. Our group was small, only 6 people on the boat, which made it feel even more special. Would definitely recommend it to anyone if they’re on the fence.

We took the sunset tour today and it has been the highlight of our vacation!! Our Captain Josh made our experience even more amazing!!! He was very knowledgeable, professional and he took our safety first above everything!!! He knew exactly where the dolphins would be and took us strait there!! Whenever we are in the area we will definitely book another tour!!

What a great experience! Our family of five took the sunset tour with Justin. Never got to see the sunset because of the cloud cover But he made sure We enjoyed every minute of our time on the boat, pointing out areas of interest, answering questions, bringing us to an amazing sandbar to go snorkeling, seeing the deer on Shell Island and dolphins in the bay. It was great fun for our family of ages 18-71-we highly recommend this company and especially Justin!

Hunter was fantastic! I hadn’t been on a boat in nearly 30 years, so I was both nervous and excited—but the experience was incredible. During the sunset tour, we spotted dolphins, a sea turtle, and had an absolute blast. If you’re in the area, this is a must-do. We’ll definitely be making this a regular stop every time we visit!

We had the best time with Capt. Thomas, he put us on dolphins, sea turtles, sea urchins, the most beautiful sunset and we had the best evening. This was not our first trip with Salty Fins. We have booked with them before. Our family has enjoyed our experience with them so much we booked again.

This was one of the best experiences for our family. Captain Justin was so knowledgeable and was very fun. He made us feel so welcomed and made our tour so enjoyable and relaxing. We had a blast and would 100% do this again! Not to mention the sunset tour was amazing and the perfect opportunity to see dolphins! We saw sea turtles and got to visit shell island which was absolutely beautiful.

Had the absolute best time! Six of us split the cost of a private boat tour to ourselves. Got to swim with dolphins, see sea turtles, and go to shell island. We had so much fun with Captain Alex, I definitely recommend this for anyone visiting PCB!!!

We did a private cruise with Thomas! He was great!! He did his absolute best to get us in the water with dolphins, it was a difficult task with water conditions where they were hanging out but he managed to get us a safe opportunity! Would recommend to anyone, and we will be back again!

We had an amazing time with Bryce! Another company canceled our tour after we booked our Uber. We were very lucky to find Salty Fins! We had the boat to ourselves. My wife jumped in and snorkled with the dolphin. We also explored Shell Island and viewed some of the mansions along the coastline. Highly recommend!!

Bryce was an amazing captain! I'm a local, I wanted to take my sister's family out to enjoy the beach, and we stumbled across these guys, and I couldn't be happier with our experience! We saw so many dolphins, my nephews were so happy, and we saw sea turtles! My brother-in-law is recovering from an ankle injury and Bryce was willing to help him in and out of the boat. (The way on from the water is a ladder) Bryce was knowledgeable, professional, and polite. Having the boat to ourselves was spectacular, we are definitely going to be back. I'm taking everyone who visits me on this tour.

We are in town on a family vacation. We decided to book our private cruise for 12. We split between 2 boats. I was one of 6 on board Captain David’s boat. Let me just tell you it was one of the best days of my life. Captain David was very friendly, knowledgeable, and wasn’t giving up on us jumping in with the dolphins. At one point we had 12 dolphins below us one being a baby. We also got to see a manatee and sea turtle. I can’t say enough good about this experience.

Absolutely the best time my family has had out in a private charter in years! Cap. Bryce was professional, engaging, fun and we felt very safe. Got to swim with the dolphins and snorkel on a near private island. Will be calling again soon.

We had a blast on our 4-hour private charter with Justin. We requested an emphasis on dolphin watching and snorkeling and Salty Fins did not disappoint. Justin found several pods of dolphins, including some newborn calves! He let us pick the music for our tour and he shared his great photos and videos with us at the end of the trip. We hope to do another tour one day!

We had an amazing time on the salty fins private boat tour with Hunter! He was very knowledgeable about Shell Island and the dolphins, we got to see! Although the water was cold and the dolphins moved further out we had a blast! This was the best way to tour the waters and Shell Island!

We had the best time with Captain Hunter! We got to see sea turtles & see a cannonball jellyfish and tons of dolphins. Worth every penny we spent. Its a smaller mote private boat and it was perfect. We ended the trip watching the fabulous sunset. Highly recommend Salty Fins & Capt Hunter.

If you’re in Panama City Beach and looking to experience pristine waters, dolphins, snorkeling, or shell collecting, Salty Fins is an absolute must! Bryce, the owner and captain, went above and beyond our expectations. We were honestly both excited and nervous about taking our 6-month-old infant on a boat ride into the Gulf, but Bryce’s kindness, patience, and professionalism immediately put us at ease. We chose a private boat tour, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. He took us to crystal-clear waters where we got to see and play alongside dolphins—an unforgettable moment. At Shell Island, Bryce was incredibly thoughtful and even spent time helping our 8-year-old daughter collect shells, making her day truly special. These are moments we never expected when we booked the tour, but they made the experience magical for our entire family. If you’re looking for a family-friendly experience, especially with kids or infants, don’t think twice—Salty Fins with Bryce is 100% the way to go. Bryce, thank you for turning our Shell Island and dolphin tour into a lifetime memory. God bless you and your wife abundantly for your warmth, passion, and hospitality. Keep rocking in Panama City Beach, Florida! 🌊🐬

Captain Thomas was a great guide. Took my 4 year old daughter out for the very first time and he did such an amazing job showing us numerous dolphins and even turtles. Highly recommend this boating service.

This proved to be a great adventure for our group. We saw lots of dolphins and learned lots about the area and the ocean. Captain Hunter was a wonderful tour guide. I highly recommend you take a tour!

Amazing ride! We swam with dolphins!! Thomas was an an awesome captain, finding all the dolphins and allowing us to swim right there with them! We saw so many and got a beautiful sunset snorkeling on shell island! Everyone book with Captain Thomas!! 🐬🐬

Best time out on the water. Josh was an amazing captain!!! He took us to the best snorkeling in PCB we seen Dolphins, Sea Turtles and and collected shells, star fish and learned alot about the ocean. Definitely request Josh for your tour he is truly good at what he does.

Last night I went out boating with Captain Thomas and he was helpful, fun, and super accommodating! He made sure that we got to swim with dolphins and catch a gorgeous sunset. 🌅

This was so much fun and I'm glad we chose Salty Fins Dolphin and Snorkeling Tours. We were greeting at the dock and were told what to expect. Capt. Bryce was welcoming and took us right to where to dolphins were. They were being a bit elusive, but he kept the boat in the right direction and we were able to make several jumps and it was so exciting to see them swim underneath us. Snorkeling was fun too. Since it was December, there wasn't as much reef life as there is in the spring/summer, but we definitely saw some fish swimming about. If you go in the fall/winter months, I would definitely suggest renting wet suits. We had the opportunity to rent them (through someone else) and we declined and I do regret that. That water was cold! None the less, this tour service was amazing and we highly recommend them if you are looking to swim with the dolphins and do snorkeling!

Experience was amazing with Capt. Thomas. He was a great guide and made for a well rounded experience of the sunset cruise. Highly recommend.

Joshua was absolutely amazing. Went out of the way to show us sea turtles also helped us snorkel to find all different type of fish. Big crabs jellyfish dolphins shells got us a jellyfish to hold was very very nice. Very pleasing great great review.

Josh is an amazing captain! He took the time to make sure our girls trip tour was AMAZING and memorable. He made several stops to ensure we saw dolphins, sea turtles, and more offering each stop for us to get in the water. He also took pictures for us. We all felt safe and comfortable the entire trip! We will definitely be back!!!

Our captain, Josh was excellent! Per our request, he had a goal of showing us dolphins and boy did he ever deliver. We were able to view numerous dolphins up and close to our boat. It was almost as if they knew Josh was there and came right up to us. We also had a great time snorkeling at shell island. I would highly recommend.

We had such a great experience on our swimming with dolphins boat tour! Our guide, Thomas, was excellent — friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the marine life in the area. Although the water was too choppy to swim with the dolphins that day, we still got to see plenty of them up close, which was amazing! Thomas made sure we had a memorable time by taking us to a fantastic snorkeling spot afterward, where we saw all kinds of cool sea life. Overall, it was an incredible and educational experience, and we’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting!

We took one of the private cruises! Our captain was Thomas! He was a local and knew all the great spots! We had a blast! Next time we’ll have to book for longer!!

Did the dolphin tour today and Thomas was great!! Got to see some dolphins, snorkel at shell island and saw a few sea turtles!

Capt Hunter was great found dolphins and turtles when others where on cb saying hard to find, then to shell island to find shells and living sea creatures well worth it Thank You for making are anniversary week great Kurms

We had the best time!!!’ Hunter, our captain was amazing! Can not wait to go back!

Hunter was very informative during our 2 hour trip! They were able to accommodate 2 late comers onto our boat with no issues! We saw dolphins and sea turtles, and got to snorkel at shell island!

We had an amazing time on the salty fins private boat tour with Hunter! He was very knowledgeable about Shell Island and the dolphins, we got to see! Although the water was cold and the dolphins moved further out we had a blast! This was the best way to tour the waters and Shell Island!

Joshua was absolutely amazing. Went out of the way to show us sea turtles also helped us snorkel to find all different type of fish. Big crabs jellyfish dolphins shells got us a jellyfish to hold was very very nice. Very pleasing great great review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re in Panama City Beach and looking to experience pristine waters, dolphins, snorkeling, or shell collecting, Salty Fins is an absolute must! Bryce, the owner and captain, went above and beyond our expectations. We were honestly both excited and nervous about taking our 6-month-old infant on a boat ride into the Gulf, but Bryce’s kindness, patience, and professionalism immediately put us at ease. We chose a private boat tour, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. He took us to crystal-clear waters where we got to see and play alongside dolphins—an unforgettable moment. At Shell Island, Bryce was incredibly thoughtful and even spent time helping our 8-year-old daughter collect shells, making her day truly special. These are moments we never expected when we booked the tour, but they made the experience magical for our entire family. If you’re looking for a family-friendly experience, especially with kids or infants, don’t think twice—Salty Fins with Bryce is 100% the way to go. Bryce, thank you for turning our Shell Island and dolphin tour into a lifetime memory. God bless you and your wife abundantly for your warmth, passion, and hospitality. Keep rocking in Panama City Beach, Florida! 🌊🐬

Probably the best tour out there. Saw so many dolphins and had a relaxing time on Shell island. Incredibly memorable! Thanks to our captain Hunter.