We booked this excursion a few weeks out prior to our trip and were excited to be able to go dolphin watching, while enjoying crab island on the boat. It was a beautiful day to be out and about. Check in was easy, we got there about 30 minutes early, which is recommended, so you can sort out where you need to go. They have an outdoor dining area and bar where you can get drinks and snacks, and also you can purchase swimming gear and sunscreen if you forget. All the staff was wonderful, you could tell they were happy to be there, and happy to help the guests out throughout the excursion and when we were docked too. It was a 3 hour boat ride, and I was looking for a 4 hour ride for us, but 3 hours was truly just enough so we can enjoy doing other things for our vacay. If we're back this way, would definitely come back for this crew! read more

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My friends and I were looking to be on the water everyday while we were vacationing in Panama City Beach. The beach and pool are always a good time, but nothing beats being on the open water so we booked a catamaran ride through Island Time Sailing. We booked a good month in advance and the company was very communicative when we reached out regarding possible bad weather in the area during our trip. Well, the bad weather never came and the day arrived for our sailing. We arrived early as instructed and parking was not an issue. They share a space with The Dock PCB which is a waterfront bar. Island Time has a little booth off to the side where you check in and get your boarding passes. Once checked in, we grabbed some drinks at The Dock and patiently waited to set sail. The area has plenty of seating both covered and out in the sun. The dock is off to the side and I am not sure if it's exclusively for Island Time. We set up shop right by the dock and were first in line to board. If you want a prime seats on the boat, get there early like us. We were greeted by our captain Cristo so brought us on board. There we were introduced to Emma and Emily who made sure everybody had a great time on our trip. They were our bartenders, but they also anchored the boat, helped everyone out in the water and generally made the trip so much more fun. Give those girls a raise! Our trip to Shell Island was nice and smooth. They kept a steady pace and found a great spot to anchor. Once we anchored, we were free to do what we wanted for a few hours. They gave us clear instructions on watching the flags on the boat to know when it was almost time to go as well as when you needed to have your butt back on the boat. They also sound an alarm. There is absolutely no reason why you should miss getting back on board on time. The place we anchored was perfect. The water felt great. It was clean and had great access to a beautiful beach area which we explored a little bit. While we were in the water, a few different food boats came around for things like BBQ, tacos and ice cream. Emma and Emily were checking on us frequently and getting drinks for us when needed. On the ride back, Cristo even had enough wind to set the sail which was cool to see. The whole ride was filled with great music as well. Overall, we had a fantastic time on this excursion. I highly recommend it if you are visiting Panama City Beach. I will definitely come back next time I am in the area. read more

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The crew members on this boat were having a great time. I believe the captain said it was Avery and Emily. They were having fun and Emily would even walk around and check refills. Avery was taking pictures and helping the families make fun memories. It is a fun attraction and worth the price. read more

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The sunset cruise was amazing. We saw huge pods of dolphins. The crew was very friendly and happy to help us with anything. Captain Clay was quite upbeat and was very knowledgeable about the area we were cruising. The crew Emma and Avery were very good. They were very helpful taking care of everyone. They took the best pictures of all of us. It was a great time. My wife and I would highly recommend this trip. read more

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5/5 Stars - Absolutely Unforgettable Experience! If you are anywhere near Panama City Beach, booking a cruise with Island Time is an absolute must! From start to finish, the entire trip was phenomenal. Seeing the dolphins jump and play right alongside the boat was pure magic and definitely the highlight of our trip. A massive shoutout to Captain Chris and First Officer Emily--they were simply wonderful! Their energy, knowledge, and hospitality made the experience top-notch. They ensured everyone stayed safe, entertained, and had a great view of the wildlife. We couldn't have asked for a better day on the water. Thanks to Captain Chris, Emily, and the Island Time crew for an unforgettable memory. We will definitely be back! read more

If I i could give these guys 10 stars - I would!!! What a fun and professional team of nice guys ! Captain was awesome- very professional and we felt safe yet had so much fun !!! They were awesome to point out the dolphin. At sunset - Carter and Avery madd sure everyone had photos with the sunset. As we were coming in - we got to see deer on the side of the beach and Captain Heath pulled in close to allow us to see and take great photos. TAKE THIS CRUISE - it was amazing !!! Book it online and don't worry just get there at 4:30- check in is across from the dock bar which also great ! read more

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Our family and friends had a great sail on spring break. We saw dolphins, snorkeled, searched for shells on Shell Island. Highly recommend! read more

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We had the best time! It was with every penny! We saw dolphins and rays while on the boat. When we were snorkeling we saw tons of fish, crabs and a starfish! Very family friendly and the crew was AWESOME! read more

Great staff, very friendly, great with the kids! I felt like family! we will definitely be back! read more

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First time taking this charter and it was an absolute blast! The captain and crew were amazing! Snorkeling at shell island was such an amazing experience! Will definitely do again! read more

Such an amazing time. Captain Clay and his first mates Emma and Emma were awesome. Saw a ton of dolphins, and really enjoyed the cruise to our snorkeling/swimming location. Would 100% recommend for anyone traveling to the Panama City area! read more

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My daughter and I absolutely loved our sunset dolphin cruise. It was so beautiful, and we saw so many dolphins (even without drinking a lot of the infamous rum punch)! We went early June, and we were able to see so many pods with new baby dolphins... so beautiful and precious! The sunset was beautiful, and it was such a joyful, fun vibe. Lots of kids and families. The crew was so warm, friendly, and fun. I would definitely recommend this cruise. read more

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We had the most Amazing time today on the snorkel and dolphin tour! Our Captain Cristo, deckhand Avery and bartender Sarah were absolutely Amazing. They made the tour fun, informative and very enjoyable!! Would 1000 percent recommend going on one of their tours. Thank you for such a memorable time and we will definitely be back again!! read more

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We had the best time on the snorkel/dolphin cruise. We saw a school of Tarpon fish and Carter busted out his pole to try and snag one. We collected a ton of great shells from the trip. If you visit Panama Beach make sure you book this trip! read more

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Christo was a great captan! Sam was great Sarah made great drinks very fun time definitely coming back

Very amazing, great service they put the shells that I had in a cup so that I wouldn't lose them, and when I put a very special calico crab claw on a step and then the waves washed it away then one of the employees got it for me I was so happy . So you should really trie this. read more

Great experience all around! Perfect way to see a PCB sunset from the water. Hospitality was impeccable. read more

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We absolutely had a blast on the sunset dolphin trip! We saw a bunch of dolphins right next to the boat. Cheap drinks you can walk around and be comfortable on the boat we saw a great fireworks display that was so beautiful. It felt like a huge party boat with music and drinks and lights. Good 3 hr trip and well worth the money. read more

Did a dolphin tour with this group. It was fun and saw a few dolphins. Music was fun and so was the staff.

Island Time Sailing made our welcome sail one of the most memorable parts of our entire wedding week. We booked the catamaran privately for a large group (nearly 50 people), and the crew handled everything--from boarding to waivers to bartending--with patience, professionalism, and great energy. One of our favorite moments was when the captain remembered our upcoming beach wedding and sailed past during our ceremony a few days later, creating some of the most beautiful sunset photos. Truly above and beyond. read more

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We come here every year!!! The snorkeling is the best. All the captains and crew are great. Carter is usually our captain but today we had Avery and a well known favorite captain (everyone was screaming in excitement as he pulled up) McKenzie is super sweet and informative. We love this experience. We highly recommend it to anyone coming to pcb. We appreciate the staff and their hospitality year after year. We will be back!!!!! read more

We had such a great time! Definitely the highlight of our trip! Christo and the two Emma's made the cruise so much fun!! read more

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Island time was fantastic! We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the crew! Highly recommend trying them out we will definitely rebook for the next time we visit! read more

great time, highlight of the trip saw lots of dolphins!!! Will definitely be back!!!!!!!

The staff are so nice and helpful. The cruise is fun and we never fail to see dolphin. We have made this a regular stop on our vacation week for several years. It is well worth taking the sunset cruise. Fun for all ages and any size crowd. Try the island slammer if you want a cocktail. read more

A perfect time with a great crew. Captain clay, Audra and Emma were completely fun and helpful. Got to see lots of dolphins within 8 feet of boat and great snorkeling in crystal clear water. Loved it. It is our 26th anniversary and we are so glad we did this! read more

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We enjoyed this cruise. For the price, you get a fantastic ride out and spot the dolphins up close, and then, you get out to snorkel the clear waters. It made fantastic use of the time, and we were not bored or felt stuck on a boat. Short and sweet. Great time for adults and kids. The crew were funny and did a great job keeping us entertained. Definitely must do activity. read more

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We went on the snorkeling and dolphin cruise and had just the best time. The crew were amazing and really made the experience. Sarah and Carter were always around and super friendly. The drink and snack bar was really good and extremely affordable. Heath, our captain was also awesome, explaining the day, encouraging the kids to try various things, cheering folks on, and just bringing a great vibe. He also was able to get the sail out and handled the ship masterfully. We had plenty of time to do everything, saw several dolphins and so many fish, jelly fish, and other things while snorkeling. Nothing negative to say, even the waiting area was well supplied with snacks, drinks, and games like corn hole and tetherball. They even ended with fun little temporary dolphin tattoos. read more

I'm writing this the morning after, and just wow! I'm a Florida native and I enlisted at 17 and spent almost 40 years of my life away from the Panhandle area. I came back to spend my my wedding anniversary ( every soldier should be so lucky as to marry his nurse!) and was looking for something to do for us and stumbled on this cruise. Yes, even after over a quarter decade together, wars, and all the world has thrown at us, we're still hanging on. Just wow...From the very beginning.... we were coming over from the family beach house near the Cape, and failed to factor in the hour time difference, so we were waaaaay early. My wife went and checked us in, and a few minutes later, she received a text that she'd forgotten something at the check in counter. When she got there, the hostess gave us 2 drink tickets to celebrate our anniversary. VERY unexpected experience, but quite welcome! We lounged in the shade until it was departure time watching the squirrels on the walking path, and just enjoying the view. Soon enough, we were called to board and the fun began. The crew was welcoming, courteous, and there was seating for all. Once we got under way, our captain did an awesome job taking us out to where we were surrounded by dolphins and did a great job of gently turning the boat so everyone could see. There were a couple of baby dolphins swimming with their mothers, so that was cool to see. Beverages and snacks were reasonably priced, and the 1t mate actually helped my wife bring our drinks back as there was a bit of choppiness due to another boats wake. THAT was above and beyond. We sailed out a bit more and caught a jawdropping Florida sunset...the kind I grew up with here. It was beautiful. I was torn between just watching and photographing it, so did a bit of both. After the sun made its way below the horizon, we did a slow turn and began the return. A few local Key deer made their way down to the beach 50 yards away and posed for photos. We did eventually have to return to moor the boat though. To summarize - great views, boat, crew, and sights. Something that must be so mundane to the the crew made an amazing difference to so many people, leaving them memories that will last forever. I can't recommend this place highly enough. read more

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Dolphins and shell island snorkeling. Took the 3 hour trip and was pretty cool! Captain Heath, Sarah and don't recall the other girls name but they were awesome. Got to see some dolphins. Drinks on the boat was great even though it was at 7:30am. Heath says you on vacation and drinking before noon makes you a pirate. Snorkeling was ok not a lot to see but the island was super cool. Sand so white and water was perfect and clear. I would suggest it just schedule in advance so you can maybe go out late morning or early afternoon. read more

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What an amazing trip! Very chill and relaxed, the captain deck, hand and bartender were all super great people. Snacks and drinks, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic are available to purchase below deck. This boat has restroom facilities available as well. The sunset cruise was an experience I would recommend to anyone. read more

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Great staff! Everything was on time. We saw dolphins! There was a bar on board that took cash or cards. Canned items, a seltzer option, wine and beer, and rum punch. Bags of chips for purchase. It was a beautiful cruise at sunset! read more

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What a fun cruise! We went snorkeling, walking on Shell Island, and we got to see a lot of Dolphins, breaching and giving us a show! Our crew was awesome! Captain Chris, Carter and Sarah. We highly recommend this cruise! read more

Island Time Sailing has a friendly and fun staff! The trip to Shell Island included snorkeling and swimming with a slide off the back of the boat. We enjoyed the music and talking with the other guests. The staff made a point to make sure we were comfortable, safe and had a chance to see the dolphins. Well worth your time and money! read more

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We went on a snorkel trip and lived it so much that we booked a sunset cruise. Loved our time with Carter and Sarah!!

Planned this as part of our 45th anniversary while in Panama City Beach. Captain Clay and his crew were very friendly, accommodating, attentive and personable. Captain Clay made sure we saw lots of dolphins and had a great view of a dominate from the ocean. Catamaran was in great condition and felt very safe. The captain and crew seemed to enjoy this almost as much as the passengers. Marina and surrounding area very clean and appealing. Would highly recommend this. 10/10 read more

Anxiety filled moms.. this review is for you! Wanting to give my family a fun experience, I was nervous. The weather was not great and I thought they would cancel the trip but they didn't. The check in is a well-oiled machine with a welcoming vibe. The captain & crew instantly made me feel comfortable. Be prepared for rain, ponchos, extra towels, extra clothes. read more

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Captain Heath, Carter, and Sara were awesome directors of fun! Seriously they are a great time. Worth every cent we paid. Book this trip and the rest is nothing but fun in the sun. read more

Our second time in 3 years renting a pontoon boat from here, so we could head out to Shell Island. The process is always easy & smooth. The staff is always friendly and very helpful from start to finish. They give you a good rundown on proper operation of the boat and help you load/unload the boat. We'll continue to use this location for our boat rentals read more

First let me say I wish this had more then 5 stars. What an amazing experience with Captain Clay and his crew, Oliva serving the must amazing Rum Punch oh yes get some, get many ... the cruise out getting to see dolphins the information provided by Captian Clay about the Bay and the parks all the way to shell island. Then the first class experience in the water and walking the beach for shells. No higher recommendation could I give for an excursion. Book and enjoy!! read more

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