Salty Fins Dolphin & Snorkeling Tours

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 an amazing time with Captain Thomas! We saw so many dolphins, a sea turtle, starfish, deer on the beach, and an incredible sunset. It was obvious that his priority was making sure we got the very best experience and he succeeded! Thank you so much!

Hunter was the best captain, he played great music and kept the party going!

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!!

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 AMAZING!!!! So knowledgeable and kind. He had the best sense of humor and had us all laughing before he even untied the ropes to start our adventure. He pointed out so many things, kept us safe, took the time to explain everything (along with the why), and answered my inquisitive kiddos many questions. Played fun music and took pictures for us. I can’t say enough good things about this experience!! We will be back and we will use salty fins and recommend you to everyone we know.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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!!!

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!

My family and I had a great trip with our Captain.. got to swim with wild dolphins and see shell island and to top if off he took us to see sea turtles my favorite thing on this planet!! We will be back that's for sure

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!

We had a fantastic time on the sunset cruise with Captain Hunter. He was so knowledgeable and nice! We found sea turtles, dolphins, cannonball jellyfish and an absolutely beautiful sunset! He did goood!!

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.

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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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! 🌊🐬

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.

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!! 🐬🐬

This is an AMAZING TIME especially if you are fortunate enough to get Thomas as your Captain! The Sunset tour was a perfect end to our vacation. Thomas was so awesome! Great guy!

Highlight of our vacation. Captain Thomas and the owner went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time.

It poured down rain and it was an excellent experience with hunter. Dude kept it light and just fun. Would definitely do it again.

Hunter Oliver was awesome very knowledgeable and super friendly absolutely made the trip awesome

Best day ever and the captain so friendly and cool, we really enjoyed the tour and we have best Birthday ever, thank you so much We will contact you again for our next vacation. Definitely worth it.

Kudos to Salty Fins Dolphins and Snorkeling Tours! Bryce and his wife made our sunset cruise unforgettable, they even let us jam to our own tunes and dance on board.We had fantastic family time, highly recommend !

Amazing time, super well worth it. We went out with a group and had the best time! It is a must do for a bachelorette party! The boat is well kept and big enough for 18 people!! They let us play music, dance around, & took pictures for us. The captain was very interactive as well. I highly recommend!