Port St. Joe Forgotten Coast Wildlife Adventure | Dolphin and Snorkel Tours

On our tours in Port St. Joe, we often find pods of dolphins in their natural habitat, almost completely undisturbed. We even have an underwater listening device, a Hydrophone, where you may get the chance to listen to dolphins!

Overview

Duration

2- 8 Hours

Meeting point

Frank Pate Park, 225 Fifth Street, Port St Joe, FL 32456 Restrooms and Free Parking

Cancellations

All reservations must me cancelled 48 hours prior to your reservation in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after the 48 hour time frame you will not be eligible for a refund for any reason other than unsafe weather conditions.

Activity details

The Forgotten Coast is an area about an hour east of Panama City Beach, stretching from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola. This region consists of small, uncrowded beach towns and secluded waterways rich in marine wildlife. This is Old Florida, with few flashy tourist attractions.

Our journey begins in the heart of Port St. Joe, heading out into St. Joseph Bay.

St. Joseph Bay, an Aquatic Preserve, boasts some of the richest seagrass systems in Florida's northern Gulf Coast. Known as one of the clearest and most grass-dense bays in the panhandle, it is magical for shallow-water snorkeling.

On our tours in Port St. Joe, we often find pods of dolphins in their natural habitat, almost completely undisturbed. We even have an underwater listening device, a Hydrophone, where you may get the chance to listen to dolphins! We also have a chance to encounter a variety of wildlife, including turtles, rays, sharks, invertebrates, and migratory birds.

We explore secluded beaches and sandbars accessible only by boat, a shell collector's dream!

On longer tours, we can visit sunken ships and structures in deeper water for experienced free divers. On full-day tours, we can also visit remote Crooked Island.

This is the ultimate tour for nature lovers and those seeking to escape the crowds! Often, we are the only people around for miles.

If you're here for the day, we can share pointers on unique Forgotten Coast activities and recommend local eateries.

All tours are customizable, with a maximum of 6 guests of any age per tour.

Reservations are required.

Call Captain Lorraine or reserve online! (850)866-8815

Rates are per tour, up to 6 guests maximum

What's included

Tour Guided by Captain Lorraine

Snorkeling Gear (Mask, Snorkel, And Fins)

Iced Cooler for you to use with bottled water

Plenty of Shade for everyone

Towable Airhead Tube

Hydrophone for Dolphin listening

Comfortable lifejackets for Snorkeling

Bluetooth Stereo System (music requests accepted)

What's not included

We do not provide specific snacks or drinks, but you are welcome to bring your own, including alcoholic beverages. An iced cooler with bottled water is provided.

Itinerary

Scenic Boat Tour

Wildlife encounters

Snorkeling

Shelling

Exploring secret beaches

Highlights

Explore St. Joseph Bay, Cape San Blas, St. Joseph Peninsula, and the Gulf of America, and discover its beautiful inhabitants!

Additional information

Check-in details

IMPORTANT NOTE!

The departure point for the Port St. Joe Forgotten Coast Wildlife Adventure tour is in the Eastern time zone.

You may be traveling from the Central time zone if you are coming from anywhere west of Port St. Joe. If you are, please be aware of the time change. Adjust your travel schedule so that you arrive on time for an Eastern time zone departure. Otherwise, you may not make it to your tour or any of your other Eastern time zone activities on time.

What to bring

Optional items that are recommended to bring are:

Sunglasses

Water Shoes

Drinks and Snacks

Alcoholic Beverages if desired

Towels

A Sweater or Jacket (It can get surprizingly chilly in the wind)

Disclaimers

Keep in mind that while we strive to locate dolphins and other wildlife, we cannot promise their appearance, as they are free-ranging animals that move widely and are not always in the area.