Murder Mystery Cruises
If cruises and boat tours are a little too tame for you, wave runner guided tours are a great way to get really close to the dolphins as well as explore Shell Island and the bay.
How about aerial views of Panama City Beach! For a memorable excursion try a Sea Plane tour starting at the back waters or a Helicopter tour along the beaches.

Lady Anderson Dining Yacht
The Lady Anderson Dining Yacht offers a variety of dinner cruises. It's a great way to enjoy the water and beaches and maybe celebrate a special occasion as well. The entertainment varies, so it's best to check the schedule. Offerings include sunset cruises, gospel music, comedy or dancing. Cruises are available year round, but are limited in the off season.
Betsy Ann Riverboat
The Betsy Ann Riverboat is an 1890's style paddle wheel boat. They offer a variety of entertainment including Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Comedy Zone Cruises, Holiday themed events, Sunset Cruises and Dolphin Cruises with lunch. Live entertainment varies from blues to karaoke. They are also available for private parties.
Captain Anderson III
Captain Anderson III offers three hour Shell Island cruises. Enjoy the sights, listing to historical narration by the captain, see shell island and maybe dolphins too. They also offer sunset dolphin cruises and glass bottom boat tours.
Swampvette and Mudstang Airboats
Swampvette and Mudstang Airboats are 18 and 6 passenger everglades style airboats. They offer guided tours of the back waters of west bay rivers, creeks and marshlands. Perhaps you will spot wildlife such as Ospreys, Dolphins, Alligators and more.
Wild Thang Airboat
Wild Thang Airboat offers ½, 1 and 1-1/2 hour guided tours. Shorter day trips offer the opportunity to spot dolphins, birds and alligators and maybe even check the crab trap. The longer evening tour leaves before sunset and returns after dark. They use searchlights to spot alligators.
Safari Boat Tours
Safari Boat Tours offer calm, relaxing rides in the bay and intercoastal waterway viewing the natural habitat of many animals. Choose from eco tours, critter encounters and sunset cruises.
Sea Screamer
The bright yellow Sea Screamer is hard to miss. This large tour boat offers a smooth ride on their 2 hour tours. Kids may enjoy trying out the captain's wheel. Beware of the water blasters on board. The Sea Screamer has been known to engage in water fights with the Sea Dragon Pirate Ship.
Flippers Jet Ski Tours
Flippers has guided jet ski tours. Tours are 2 hours and cover approximately 10 miles. You might explore shell island, find sand dollars, starfish and dolphins. If you want to see dolphins up close this is the trip for you. Wave runners are rented by machine and can hold up to three people.
Bay Seaplane
At Bay Seaplane you can take a sightseeing flight over the beaches in a 5 passenger Alaskan Seaplane.
Panhandle Helicopter, LLC
Panhandle Helicopter, LLC offers a chance to view the beaches by air! Choose from rides ranging from 5-24 miles round trip. The pilot will point out the sights along the beach as well as possibly spot wildlife in the water. With only up to three passengers there is plenty of opportunity to ask your own questions.
Did You Enjoy a Great Tour or Sightseeing Opportunity ?
There are so many things to do and see in Panama City Beach. Perhaps one of the tours or sights you experienced stands out in your mind as a not to be missed part of a Panama City Beach vacation. Recommend it!
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