3 Hour Tiki Boat Adventure
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Panama City Beach, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With its pristine beaches and large populations of bottlenose dolphins, Shell Island is a destination that shouldn’t be missed—but the protected barrier island can only be reached by boat, making planning tricky. Get a chance to swim and snorkel along the shore without stressing over logistics on this Tiki Boat excursion from Panama City, with an ice cooler on hand for BYOB adventures and an onboard cash bar.
- No Red Flag cancellations: Tours take place in St. Andrew’s Bay, with calm water conditions
- Experience one of region’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems
- Relax onboard the Tiki Bar-style boat—with an onboard restroom and sun protection
- Snorkeling equipment is provided, so no need to worry about bringing your own
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Cooler with ice
- Guide
- Restroom On Board
- Alcoholic BeveragesCash/Credit Card Bar
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 4114 Jan Cooley Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, USA
Once you arrive at The Bayside Resort, A Hilton Vacation Club, you'll drive over to the right side to park. You'll walk down the sidewalk in between building 3 and Reflections Spa to our kiosk to check in. Please sign online waivers prior to checking in & brings ID's.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Shell Island
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
St. Andrews State Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Cash/Credit Card bar available for drink purchases
- Guests can continue to bring their own beverages through December 31, 2026, while also enjoying our onboard beverage offerings. Beginning January 1, 2027, the Tiki Boat will no longer be a BYOB experience, and all beverages will be available for purchase on board.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We had a great time!! Our captains T&T did a phenomenal job taking care of our group. Will definitely be doing this again when visiting the area!! Thank you🩵
Reviews
5.0
based on 46 reviews
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Trevor and Giovanni were amazing! Made the experience wonderful! Catered to all our needs. Will definitely book again!
We had a great time on our tiki boat tour. Jordan and Trevor were great. They explained everything and made sure we all had a great time!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much, Julia! We're so glad you enjoyed the tiki tour and our crew! We hope to welcome you back aboard soon. 🌺
Had a great time. Hannah was very helpful. Swimming was awesome. Jordan was great he kept us entertained. The music they played was the best. Kept us motivated
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re so glad you had a blast! 🫶 Thanks for spending the day with us and we hope to see you again next time you're in Panama City Beach. 🤿
We were a group of 7, including 2 seniors and teens. Made our trip super fun! Trevor and Yovany attended to our needs.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much, Karol! We’re so glad your whole group had a fun time and felt well taken care of! We hope to see you all again soon! ♥️
We had a great time snorkeling, floating, and hanging out with Jordan and Trevor! They were great guides and it was a fun chill time. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, Jessica! We're so glad you enjoyed the tiki tour and hanging out with our crew! We hope to see you again soon. 🌴
My family had a great time on our tiki boat adventure. The spot we were taken to was amazing. Saw some crabs and someone else in our group found a shark tooth. Saw a few dolphins in the way to shell island. Trevor and Caroline were amazing. Would definitely recommend booking with them.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much, Ashley! We’re so glad your family had such a fun adventure and even found a shark tooth! Sounds like you made some great memories. We hope to have you all back again soon! ♥️
Great experience. Family friendly!
The guys were great! The amount of time spent exploring was totally worth it.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're so happy to hear you had a fun trip and hope to get you out on the water again soon! 🌞
CAPTAIN Trevor and Jordan are great people. If you looking for a party on the water. This is it. Great music. Fun the whole time. Real down to earth people.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, Clint! We’re so glad you had a blast with Trevor and Jordan. Sounds like you got the full tiki boat experience! We hope to see you again soon. ♥️
So much fun! The crew were fun and super hospitable! Thank you Jordan and Chelsea (sorry if I spelled them wrong) seriously this was so amazingly fun! We cant thank you all enough!!! For all the visitors reading this is a must do!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re so glad you had an amazing time and enjoyed our crew. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back out on the water for more fun soon! 🫶
best experience i have had on a boat!!! they were so fun and made the experience the best! highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, Lizzie! We’re glad you had such a great time and made some awesome memories on the water. We hope to see you again soon! 🌞
There really is a restroom on board! It really is a tiki bar that is also a boat. It was awesome! I saw dolphins too!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, Dina! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tiki boat and got to see some dolphins too! 🐬 We hope to have you back out with us again soon! ♥️
This was a great trip! Trevor and Trae were awesome and got us everything we needed! I would definitely reccomend this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the awesome feedback, Jill! We’re so happy you enjoyed your tour and had a great experience on the water. We hope to welcome you back again soon! 🌊
We had the most fun and exciting group of people I’ve ever been with and our captains made it even better!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so glad to hear you had such a fun and exciting time out on the water! And it’s great that the whole group made the experience even better! We really appreciate you sharing your feedback and hope to see you again soon for another great adventure! 🌞
The crew were very nice and accommodating. The island was beautiful. It was a very pleasant adventure.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so happy to hear you had such a great adventure! It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the beautiful island and felt well taken care of throughout your time out on the water. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and hope to see you again soon for another great trip! 💛
Had an amazing time on a beautiful day. Trevor and Jordan were very accommodating. The tiki boat was very comfortable!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so glad you had such an amazing time out on a beautiful day! It’s great to hear the tiki boat was comfortable and that you felt well taken care of throughout the trip. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to see you again soon! 🏖️
The crew was awesome
We had lots of fun, even though we only caught a glimpse of dolphins. We met some really nice people. I'm disabled and need extra help but the crew was always there to help.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
This makes us so glad to read! Making sure everyone feels comfortable and taken care of is always our priority. 🫶 We’re happy you still had lots of fun and met some great people along the way despite the dolphins playing a little hard to get. We hope you come back and cruise with us again! ♥️
The crew is very friendly and they are so helpful with everything it a very awesome adventure to take a family on
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your adventure and found our crew friendly and helpful. It’s great to know it was a fun experience for the whole family. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing trip!
It was a great experience. I recommend you make it a date, because you never know who you’re going to be on the ride with.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you had a great time and appreciate your recommendation. It’s always fun meeting new people on the ride, and we hope to see you back for another adventure soon!
We had a great experience love the driver and his co worker we spent a nice 1:30 at the island will definitely book again
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re so glad you had a great time at the island! Your kind words mean a lot to the captain and crew. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
You should know that they do not sell drinks on the tiki boat. You can bring drinks but if you want to buy drinks when you get to shell island, paradise tours has another boat there that you can buy drinks on.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for your feedback! Just to clarify, drinks aren’t sold on the Tiki Boat itself — guests are welcome to bring their own. If you’d like to purchase drinks, Paradise Tours has another boat at Shell Island where drinks are available. We appreciate you sharing!
Our boat captain and deck hand were great! This was a fun afternoon and great way to spend the day!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re so glad you had a fun afternoon on the water! The captain and deckhand will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Thanks for sharing your experience!
We did the tiki boat tour! It was so fun you ride on the boat and go to a cove where you can swim, paddle board, snorkel, sit on the lily pad and even relax! You can also bring your own drinks and food.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re so glad you had fun on the Tiki Boat tour! Swimming, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and relaxing on the lily pad — sounds like the perfect day. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Despite it being a rainy day and our original slot got moved to a later slot we had an amazing time! It did feel a little crowded on the boat but maybe because we were moved into another group since our original time got cancelled. As far as the bad weather, they communicated with us in a timely manner and worked with us to get us into another group so it was not stressful at all. You can take your own booze, drinks and snacks. Some people took sandwiches and other lunch items. You get to ride in the boat for about 30 mins going to and from the island. Once you’re there there is snorkeling, kayaking and inflatable water activities. My kids had a blast and the people working on the island were all so nice and helpful. Definitely worth it, I would recommend it to family and friends.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear that despite the rainy weather and schedule change, you still had an amazing time. It’s great that the team communicated well and made the transition smooth. We love that your kids enjoyed snorkeling, kayaking, and the water activities—and that the staff on the island were helpful. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your family back again soon!
Loved the captain and mate!
Got to see dolphins and the best part was snorkeling!
Would recommend to friends
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you loved the crew and had fun snorkeling—and seeing dolphins is always a bonus! We’d love to have you (and your friends) join us again soon!
We really enjoyed the Tiki boat. The water was great and the guides were awesome. Very friendly and informative. Great trip!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the Tiki boat, the beautiful water, and had awesome, friendly guides. We hope to have you back for another great trip soon!
It was great our guides Trey and Trevor were awesome! A lot of other boats and choppy water they were really good at driving the boat safely. We got to see and watch several dolphins so it was awesome!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you had a fantastic time and felt safe with Trey and Trevor at the helm—even with the choppy waters. Seeing several dolphins is always a highlight, and we’re happy you got to experience it. Hope to see you again soon!
The crew was awesome and fun very friendly and made the trip a blast. The group of people we were with was the best
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you had a great time with the crew and an awesome group of fellow guests. It’s always more fun when everyone’s enjoying the experience together. Hope to have you back for another memorable trip!
Captains need to treat clients with cold drinks, captains need to think of more impressions and a cleaner and deeper place to stop for swimming. It was boring, no activities, no feeding of fish for snorkeling, no dolphins shown. The guys - captains - are young, inexperienced.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We want to clarify that this trip is BYOB, so guests are welcome to bring their own cold drinks to enjoy. While our captains may be young, they each have years of experience and are highly trained to provide a safe and enjoyable tour.
We do often see dolphins on our trips, but since they are wild animals, we cannot guarantee sightings every time. Additionally, in accordance with wildlife protection guidelines, we do not feed any marine animals, including fish, to ensure we respect and preserve their natural behaviors. We appreciate your input and hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future.
Never went on boat excursions while at the beach , so we tried it out . We had a fabulous time . Will recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for giving boat excursions a try with us! We’re so happy to hear you had a fabulous time and appreciate your recommendation. We hope to see you again on your next visit!
Tiki Boat was an awesome experience.. Shell Island was great. Tour Guide’s were informative and super friendly. Great Music as well
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Tiki Boat experience, Shell Island, and the friendly, informative guides. Awesome music makes it even better! We hope to welcome you back for another great time soon!
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