Had a lot of fun on this cruise. The crew, Chelsea and Kelly, were extremely friendly and helped us have a great time. My friend, Tom, loved this day voyage. He really likes dolphins! Or as he would say his "dolfriends"! read more

Paradise Adventures - My friend, Tom, taking in the view. - Boat Charters Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

What a worthwhile excursion. Mike and Chase were such an awesome team!~ They made the whole experience over the top! Would totally recommend. A must experience!... So much in life must be experienced this was just that an experience, a memory that my family and I will always remember and cherish. Thanks guys for doing what you do with such a spirit of excellence in every way! One for the memory books, thanks for being a special part of it! read more

This was such a fun adventure! Ever since the first time I saw a tiki boat years ago, always wanted to give it a try, and I'm so glad we did. We had a great group of ladies on the boat with us celebrating a bachlorette party, and they hyped up the day even more for us. The Captain Trevor and his Mate, Caroline, were incredible! They had some great tunes playing the whole time. We got to see a TON of dolphins on our way out, which was a lot of fun, and then when we docked at the island, they were super great restocking our hands with bevvys and anything else we needed from the boat. they had such a fun personality that really helped bring the whole experience to life! read more

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Had the BEST time!!! Definitely will be doing it again when we go back next summer. Snorkeling was my absolute favorite part. I loved getting to see the dolphins too. The drinks were so good! PSA: you were able to upgrade your free drink to a punch and it was DELICIOUS! read more

Paradise Adventures - Another pic of the view. Just beautiful! - Boat Charters Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Captain Mike and his assistant Tanner are so kind and hilarious! We got to see dolphins and go snorkeling! We saw so much marine life, it was so beautiful! The punch is delicious. My only complaint is how packed the boat was, but I imagine summertime is their busy time. When we have came for spring break it hasnt been as packed. Book in advance to ensure everyone in your party gets a spot! read more

Paradise Adventures - picture of boat and assistant tanner watching over the snorkelers for safety - Boat Charters Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

6 of us set sail on a Private excursion. The Daydreamer was a 45ft sail boat with all the amenities such as lower deck with kitchen, Bathrooms, beds and dining area. Captain Jacob and his deck mate Liz are amazing. Jacob after a very thorough safety talk and a hands on way to safely move around the boat gave us a perfect tour. Jacob was knowledgeable of the area. Gave us a view of Dolphins and set us up for a perfect sunset. Liz was very professional when it came to hoisting the sails and assisting Jacob with the safety talk. Liz excelled with taking care of every need of us the guests. They supplied beverages of many varieties and Liz prepared and presented the food that we brought for our cruise. We had a friend with us that was afraid of water, not able to swim, and Liz checked in her regularly to make sure she was comfortable. Both Jacob and Liz made sure safety was the number one priority without taking away from the fun asking experience. We were under the sails for quite a while The entire experience was fantastic. Thank You Jacob and Liz. read more

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Amazing service from the paradise adventure crew Lamar, Mike , and Trey were amazing!!!! Beautiful experience definitely will come back again soon!!!! read more

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Overall a great experience. Captain Michael Walsh was informative, and easy to talk to. His assistants Abby, Trey, Sunny and everyone on the island were all very helpful. The beach on the island was a lot of fun, there was so much to do, and it was overall very very clean. On the way back to the docks we went looking for dolphins and saw at least 15! Through and through a great experience! read more

Sam was an outstanding captain! We had a great time on our VIP tour. would definitely book again with Paradise Adventures.

We found this place from TikTok and got the same exact boat driver I think his name was Jason or Trevor idk but both guys could handle all types of groups we had on board. You can bring yr own snacks n drinks n rafts. But they did provide a lot. Coolers, googles, Lilly pad, music, and a cocktail. Super nice dudes for a rainy day. Didn't see much at the shell island but still enjoyed it for 50$ each. Made new friends we had dinner with after and there was a bar on the dock. read more

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Captain Zac, Lamar, and Trey were all spectacular you will DEFINITELY want to go on this trip!

On 6-23-26 we went snorkeling and dolphin watch cruise. It was amazing. Our nephew was 1st time to Florida. Emma McKenzie and Capt Clay were the best. We are local so we'll definitely do it again. read more

We booked the Private Snorkel Sail aboard 47' Daydreams with Captain Jacob and Nico for a 1:30PM tour on August 10th. The time of year / day you book will make a profound difference in your experience with increased crowds at the peak of summer, water temps, and the various species of wildlife you'll happen upon. We enjoyed a more open, quieter beach with our trip, but later in the season the jellyfish start drifting toward the coast. It was very enjoyable this time of year. The walk to the docks is a little lengthy. We had a grandmother who made the walk both ways, but they did offer a wheelchair if needed. The dock was very sturdy and seemed fairly new. The staff at the docks were extremely helpful and friendly. There were 10 of us in total which made for a very comfortable trip in and out of the bay. This was my first time on a sailboat and I can't wait to get on another one. The boat comes fully stocked with water, alcohol, soda, juice, and light snacks. They also carry large floatation noodles and a paddle board which was extremely fun to maneuver on. There is plenty of overhead coverage to protect from the sun but I sat on the bow of the ship enjoying the sun for the first part of the trip. There was a small pod of dolphins to greet us immediately on our way out. They spent about 30-45 minutes around us even as we made our way out toward the island where we snorkeled and enjoyed the water. This was also my first time snorkeling. We got to see a few and touch a few cabbage head (non-stinging) jellyfish, a very few moon jellyfish (they make seasonal appearance around mid August into September and I saw no more than 4 on this excursion), hundreds of small to medium sized fish, hermits, larger crabs, sand dollars, and so much more. Captain Jacob was extremely knowledgeable about the different kinds of wildlife we encountered, sharing tidbits of information and wisdom along the way. Nico and Jacob were both incredibly friendly, funny, and a pleasure to be around. We had a young one on board who was initially apprehensive, but their enthusiasm and assurances put her at ease and made this a memorable excursion for everyone. 11/10 would recommend this tour! read more

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We went on the sunset dolphin cruise. It was my grandson's birthday. We saw lots of dolphins It was so much fun! And Mike and Kelly were great hosts. The music was spot on too! Will do this every time we visit. Thanks for making the birthday so special! read more

Captain Mike and Lamar and Trey were amazing. A great family day. So recommend this trip. We will definitely do it next time we are down here. read more

Excellent time on the dolphin cruise this evening. Niko & Ryan were fantastic hosts. Lots of dolphin, great drinks & music. Highly recommend. read more

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We took the Catamaran tour a couple days ago. What an AMAZING experience! The staff was unmatched and very entertaining! Loved the music and the rum punch. We saw soooo many dolphins and the sunset was breathtaking! I'll definitely use this place again on our next trip to PCB! Can't praise this experience enough! It was the highlight of my 1st ever trip to FL. read more

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My mother and I chose paradise adventures for a dolphin watching, snorkeling, shell island, boat ride and we were extremely happy with our tour! We had captain Mike and co-captain Caroline as our guides and had the best time! This was a very beginner friendly experience in terms of snorkeling but you are still able to see lots! read more

We had a great experience with Capt. Mike, Jess, and Jai on the Privateer. They were welcoming and provided a fun experience at Shell island as well as when watching dolphins. We would highly recommend them to anyone in the area!! read more

So much fun! great family adventure the only bad thing was the inflatables were a bit flat!

A great time! My friends and I took a ride on the Daydream sail boat and got to see a bunch of dolphins! If you want a calmer vibe I definitely recommended the 6 person sail rides, we also loved our captain and his right hand woman Liz! They were funny, kind, and accommodating! read more

Experience not worth the money. Very unorganized, there are much better options out there!

chelsea and Kelly were funny, attentive and amazing. they got us safely there, let us have fun, and made sure we all got to see dolphins!

Great boating and cruise adventure! Hopefully you get Captain Mike and his crew as they will treat you right! You start off with a short trip over to Shell. Island for some fun with Adult floats, kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, and paddle boarding. After this hour of fun the party begins and the music gets turned up while looking for Dolphins. Sign up for some fun with these guys you will. Have a great time. read more

Had an amazing time on the Adventure Tour on the Privateer Catamaran. Chelsea. Mike, and Jessica was a great crew and captain for us. They pointed out where the dolphins where at. We got to also try snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding and an obstacle course out in the middle of the ocean. For the price you can't beat it at all to be able to do all of this. I highly recommend anyone looking for a tour to do this one you won't be disappointed. read more

Sam was great and helped us with questions. Boat ran great and we had a great time on shell island. Would recommend.

Amazing adventures await. Never mind the weather. You must expect to get wet at the beach. read more

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So we booked the 4-hour pontoon boat ride for 5 adults and 5 kids. Everything was smooth as could be. We got to go to two different beaches which can only be reached by boat and we got to watch dolphins that literally swam and surfaced directly next to the boat. Our boat captain was very friendly and very easy to work with. We had a great time! read more

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Went out with Captain Jaya and Captain Sofia had a great time and got to see dolphins swimming near shell island. Oh those dolphins are fast in the water. Also we went looked for sea turtles. read more

Paradise Adventures - Captain Jaya and Captain Sofia. - Boat Charters Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Jess and Jai (hope I'm spelling her name right) were phenomenal. There was a hiccup that was out of their control. The sailboat we booked for a Saturday was not available due to an electric issue but Jess and Jai were extremely accommodating and kind. They offered other boats, offered to take pics of us on the sailboat were supposed to go on, and gave us a bottle of champagne to celebrate the bride. They did whatever they could on the day we were supposed to have the boat and told us if they could get their mechanic out soon, then maybe we could go on it the next day. Which we were able to!!! But even if we would not have been able to, their customer service was so genuine that we would've been ok and found something else to do. Anyone else would've most likely been like "welp it isn't our fault so we can give you a refund or try to get you in another day and that's that" but they sympathized with us and did everything they could. Especially since this was booked months in advance and the bride was sad. So glad we did end up getting to go on it. Jess and Jake were our captains and they gave us a wonderful experience. All 3 of these employees are stellar. GIVE THEM A RAISE! Thank you thank you thank you!! read more

Paradise Adventures - Sail boat bachelorette party! - Boat Charters Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Great Crew and great view of dolphins. We were under sail for about 45 minutes because the winds were about 20-25 knots. We a great cruise and a beautiful sunset. Well worth the money. Thanks guys! read more

Wonderful ride! We saw lots of of dolphins. We couldn't see the sunset due to the weather but overall the ride was fun and beautiful. read more

Paradise Adventures - Catamaran - Boat Charters Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Great for families! We booked online and the process was very easy and straightforward. A confirmation with all info needed came right away to my inbox. This trip was certainly one of the highlights of the entire week. The crew was helpful and engaging and made the trip fun. We boarded the boat and after a few short housekeeping presentations, we were underway. Music was on and so fun, the sun was shining, the rum punch was cold, and it felt immediately like we were going to have so much fun! After a short boat ride, we arrived. The steps were lowered and we could choose to go down the steps to the water or....down a slide! The kids went down the slide into the water and swam immediately to the inflatable slide. There were several inflatables as well as a trampoline and everyone seemed to really enjoy them. Next they did banana boat rides (4 in a row). It was a $20 additional fee per person and we'll worth it. Our older son snorkeled and she'll hunted. Many people were paddle boarding and kayaking. My husband and I kept the rum punch flowing and stood in the warm waters of Shell Island. It was a wonderful afternoon. When the horn blew, it signaled that it was time to go. We boarded again and went dolphin hunting. We saw a few and the boat ride was relaxing. More rum punch for us and the kids had soda and water as we returned to the dock. For our family, this was a total win. I'd do this again for sure. If it were just my husband and I, I'd also rebook. Don't miss your opportunity! It was around $500 for the trip for all 6 of us, including the banana boat rides for 4. We booked in July 2022. Bring towels and sunscreen and if you want to collect shells, a bag. Skip buying those items at the check in kiosk and bring your own! Book it and enjoy! read more

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I booked online not really knowing much about this company. They had what we wanted so we went with it. We booked the snorkel and catamaran tour. One word of warning...get there EARLY, it's quite a walk from the hotel parking lot to the end of the pier at the Sheraton. The catamaran was smaller than most others we've been on but still a good time nonetheless. The boat was completely full surprisingly and lot of people chose to sit on the nets, the best place to get soaked. We were also giving wristbands with a little tab for one free drink. They had more drinks but you had to pay for those. The rum punch was a hit and came with a little souvenir cup. We first headed out to go snorkeling near shell island. There was lots to see and they gave more than enough time. Next we cruised around while they played music and looked for dolphins. We didn't see any but it was enjoyable to just chill, drink and listen to music...oh and watch people get pelted with water up front. They do have one toilet onboard, the one you have to pump to flush. All in all it was a mighty fine day on the water. read more

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An absolute must-do while in PCB! This experience with Paradise Adventures is such a great value and so much fun. We've done the sunset catamaran sail twice and had a great experience each time. The catamaran is equipped with lots of seating, restrooms, and a bar. We love that you get a drink included in your ticket purchase! If going in the "winter" months, be warned that it gets a bit cold out on the water. Bring a jacket! Another special shout out to Sandy who kept me informed and even gave us an upgrade to the larger catamaran, Privateer. Thanks, Sandy! Make sure to tip your crew! They deserve it. read more

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My family of 5 went on this cruise to celebrate our son's 11th birthday. The crew was awesome and the kids loved all the activities available at the beach. All three (11,9,6) learned how to snorkel! We only saw a couple dolphins, but it was not for lack of trying on the part of the captain. My son's birthday wish of seeing a dolphin was fulfilled. read more

Paradise Adventures - The Paradise Adventure Crew with our 11 year old birthday boy. - Boat Charters Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Absolutely 100% worth it. Capt Mike, Jess and Jai(?) were the best. They were happy to have us and we would give this 10 stars if that was an option. read more

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So many good things about the sunset cruise. Friendly crew, tasty drinks, and good music. We were able to see lots of dolphins. The seats were comfortable. Although the sun set behind lots of clouds, we were having too good of a time to care about that. Would most definitely do it again. read more

Captain Justine was awesome. We loved our tour and can't wait until our next adventure!!!!

So nice we did it twice. Well worth the money for a little cruise and the beautiful gulf sunsets. Photos don't begin to capture the size of the sun that day. read more

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