This is the place to go for Pontoon rentals or Dolphin Tours! From the girls at the front desk who…read morebook the tours to the the guys who take you out on the boats, they are all extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We have come here a couple of times over the years and one thing that stays consistent is how friendly the staff is. This past trip we took out the Pontoon boats and didn't do the Dolphin Tour. They have upgraded and have new boats . . . they are AWESOME! We went out in the morning, which I always find to be the best time. There seems to be more marine life and the weather isn't so scorching in the morning. We hit up Shell Island before anyone else was out and there were stingrays and colorful fish swimming all around us. BRINGING A UNDERWATER CAMERA IS A MUST! You want to be able to take pictures of a the beautiful marine life but you especially want a camera incase you get to swim with a dolphin. If you are deciding between taking a Dolphin Tour or just taking out a Pontoon boat, their are a couple of things to consider. 1) With the Dolphin Tour you have a guide who will take you out to find dolphins. The guide captains the boat so you are able to kick back and relax a little more. Also, the guide is normally a local so if you are new to vacationing in Panama City they can usually tell you all the fun things to check out and great places to eat. 2) If you are comfortable driving the boat and Dolphins are less of a priority, then just rent the boat. I have rented pontoon boats every year with my family, for over 15 years, and 9/10 times we see dolphins on our own, but it is not a guarantee without a guide. When you rent a boat one of the guys will give you a map and help you outline your day. There are a couple of places you should hit up if you have kids; Shell Island and the place where you can find Sand Dollars. Pontooning has become a tradition on our summer vacation and this has become our place to go.

Captain Stan was great. We had lots of opportunities to interact with the wild dolphins. Stopped in…read morea cove so the kids could see the aquatic life neat the break waters.

Been trying for 3 days now to find out if I can book an air boat ride next month. Called and got a…read morerecording saying they were busy and would call back........no return call. Sent an email asking for info........no info sent to me. I don't know if they are even in business anymore. Just after some info to see if we can book and can't get anything from them. Very disappointed.

Absolutely outstanding tour--every single time! We take all our guests when they visit and Captain…read moreDave has always delivered one of the best experiences on the Panhandle!

My husband and I took the sunset cruise on the Grand-mere. My hubs is handicapped, walks with a…read morestrained gait with a cane. While the boat is at the end of the pier, it was not a ridiculously long walk for him. We boarded via a ramp with handrails, so that was safe and easy. The mates on the cruise were helpful and it was fun to be able to move freely around the vessel. They offered a snack bar with cocktails and drinks were very reasonably priced, and good. The sunset cruise goes out to the shell island, but does not dock there. We idled around the area in hopes of seeing dolphins and we were not disappointed. There was a pod that was showing off for the people on 3 boats in the area. Great fun! Update: We went back for the Shell Island tour today. Reiterate how helpful, friendly, and professional everyone was.... Both tours!

Super friendly staff, that's the five stars there. Our tour wasn't super big, about 33 though they…read morecan fit over 100. The crew came around and introduced themselves and asked if we needed anything during the tour to let them know. They also have on-board snacks, drinks and a restroom. The tour starts at Papa Joe's which has food trucks, a little store, and even a pickleball court. The ship left at 1:30 and was about a 45-minute journey to Shell Island. I was a little disappointed with the Island itself. The shells were all broken and going out to see and look for shells the water wasn't as clear as other Florida beaches. I saw a stingray which was really cool but also made me hesitant to go too far in the water, also saw some crabs too and didn't want to get pinched. After an hour on the Island, we went to go see some dolphins - there were tons. You will define see dolphins on this tour. After doing a few circles to make sure everyone on the boat saw them, we started heading back. It was after this the crew went around again to ask if anyone was feeling at all seasick because of the turning. Overall the tour was really great. I don't thinknid recommend Shell Island itself but doing the dolphin tour would be worth the visit.

Fun day of dolphin watching, seashell searching & boating! Thank you @emeraldcoastwatertours for a…read moregreat day!

This was hands down one of my families favorite trips! The Captain was amazing and went out of his…read moreway to ensure our trip was perfect!

We were visiting from Kansas and wanted a day out to fish. We went to the marina store and asked…read morefor information on small charters. The clerk gave us a list of all the boats with the ones running highlighted. We called and spoke to Brian. He coordinated a day out on Lil Sparky with Captain Ernie and Ben. We knew it wasn't the right season but they took us out for the day, we caught a few fish, and just had a really nice day on the water. Thank you!!!

Awesome fish snapper trip with the kids. Captain and deck hand were the best. Helped the kids out…read moreso I could fish. If you're looking for an awesome charter give them a try. 5 stars

Here for a girls weekend and Cruisin Tikis was a highlight for our trip!…read more 20 passengers boarded and went out for a fun "booze cruise" evening. From the start, our captain and first mate were professional and welcoming. Our birthday girl connected her Spotify playlist and we sang and danced while taking in the beautiful beaches. Despite the cloudy weather conditions, everyone had a ball! I would highly recommend this outfitter for any of the boats they take out. Easy to work with and very professional!

This is such a fun tour! We showed up for the sunset tour and at first our cruise had been changed…read moredue to reservation numbers etc. Eventually the manager offered us a private tour in compensation. What a lovely experience. This was better than what we originally had planned. Hats off to captain John! Such a warm welcoming and friendly captain. The sunset was beautiful! We brought our own snacks and drinks, what more can we ask for. Watching the birds fish and seeing some wildlife while it was so calm out and not many boats on the water made it feel so intimate and special, I'd do it all again.

Super fun- did have a location issue but the captain was amazing and had a great personality for…read morethe ride!

So fun, I would love to do it again. Literally the SCREAM machine for a reason lol but it's…read morecompletely safe

Communication was great but due to weather we couldn't go out on water. Looking forward to booking…read morenext year. Justine was very communicative on plans.

From the owner: Good Jibez Only Boat Tours is a charter boat company that specializes in snorkeling, sunset and…read moredolphin sightseeing tours around Shell Island and St. Andrews Bay. We cater to all ages and skill levels. Our 18 passenger boat is perfect for small groups wanting a private trip or public groups that still desire cruising in comfort.