Paradise Adventures

So much fun!! Mike, Jess and Chelsea were amazing. The kids (10, 14, and 16) all had so much fun. My husband, my mom and myself had a great time as well! It’s perfect for all ages. They also have plenty of adult and child sized life vests, you don’t have to wear it while on the boat or in the water but it is required to wear while on the inflatables. Don’t forget to bring a water proof phone case so you can capture some of the fun. 🤩

We enjoyed our excursion on the Paradise Adventures Catamaran. It was very convenient being next to our resort. The check-in lady was very friendly and helpful. We went sailing, saw playful dolphins, snorkeling, paddlle boating, and swam on the inflatable water park at Shell Island. They offered us 1 free beverages and relaxing music. The all female crew was amazing! They even let our grandson drive the boat. What a fun day! Enjoyed every moment!

Loads of fun. Gordon and AJ were great hosts. Nice chill ride with lots of dolphins topped off by a gorgeous sunset. The resort we launched from is beautiful with ample parking. The cocktails from the inside bar are awesome. For the money, probably the best entertainment value in PCB.

Our recent snorkel and dolphin watching tour was an unforgettable experience! The dolphins delighted us by playfully swimming around the boat for a significant part of the tour, creating magical moments that we will cherish. After enjoying the lively display, we headed to a beautiful shallow area perfect for snorkeling and swimming. The crystal-clear waters allowed us to explore the vibrant marine life up close. A special shout-out to the incredible crew who made the tour even more enjoyable. Their professionalism, friendly demeanor, and attention to detail ensured that everyone had a safe and fantastic time. Their effort truly made this adventure memorable. If you’re looking for an exciting and well-organized tour, this snorkel and dolphin watching experience is highly recommended!

We took the Snorkel and Dolphin tour on the Footloose with Ryan and Jaime. They were spectacular in every aspect. They were informative, professional, entertaining, and personable. We loved the snorkeling and saw tons of marine life ...more fish then you can count, sand dollars galore, and we found a couple star fish. I particularly appreciated Jaime showing respect for the dolphins and the environment. She answered my questions about how to properly locate the dolphins and how to respectfully watch them without impacting them, while we observed other tour operators failing to do so. It was a fantastic trip, worth every penny, and I would highly recommend it.

10/10 would recommend! My husband and I had a great time exploring shell island and snorkeling. We were even lucky enough to find some dolphins and a few manatees! Captain Mike and his deck hands, Jess and Lamar, were amazing. Can’t wait to come back and go again.

We went snorkeling up to Shell Island with Trevor, Jordan and Amy and we had a wonderful time! They spotted a few dolphins quickly and we got to see them up close. They were super kind, friendly and great taste in music with diverse picks for everyone. Offered a cooler and made sure everyone was well informed with the route and all the needs and best snorkeling spots. We had a real sweet time and would recommend to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing trip🥰 thank you!

We actually took two tours with Paradise Adventures because our first experience was so great! We first did a day rental for a pontoon and service was excellent from start to finish! All staff were super friendly and informative. Also, the boat was new and in great condition, everything worked as expected with no hiccups. Our second experience was a private sunset sail. And wow what a great time we had!! Jacob and Nico were our captains and they were amazing. They explained everything before we took off and then offered a beautiful evening. This included drinks and light snacks as well as lots of info about the area. They knew just where to find the dolphins which as fun to see! They took us along the gulf coast for the sunset and put the sails up and turned the motors off. They showed us how to navigate safely on the boat so that we could thoroughly enjoy the sunset. Start to finish it was a great experience with only one other couple on board! I would definitely recommend to anyone in the area and may even book again when I’m back next year!

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!!

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.

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!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

The crew were friendly and efficient. We enjoyed our trip & saw several pods of dolphins!! Great trip!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

I booked a boat 3 months in advance for my bachelorette trip with 11 girls. A representative from Paradise Adventures calls me two days before my rental stating that they have had some recent boat repairs and they will not be able to accommodate me. Worst customer service with a "two bad so sad attitude". Very disappointed on a trip that is very important to me. Leaves me basically with no plan B options this late in the game.

Celebrating our 10th anniversary and so glad we chose the Footloose experience. Captain and crew were amazing and made our celebration wonderful.

Oh my goodness! I booked this last minute sunset cruise in disappointment of not getting a ticket in time for the sea screamer ( we also love them) and the privateer cruise (they have live music) . Going out on this specific cruise on the last night of our trip was the BEST decision I had made for the whole trip! Even though this boat is smaller it felt like a more relaxed, intimate setting and we had great seats! The kids loved sitting in the nets and having water splash up! My 9 year daughter even said "the only bad review I have mommy is that it wasn't long enough" we had a beautiful sunset, saw dolphins/deer and had an amazing crew! Justine was our captain and we all loved her! Our bartender was so accommodating and serving! The vibe was so relaxing and the playlist was this will 100% a must do each time we come back!

I highly recommend the Adventure activity if you have kids. It was an excellent activity for my husband and me, as well as for the kids. Unfortunately, it rained half the time during the inflatable & kayak activities. We were able to see some dolphins. I would still definitely recommend it just make sure you check the forecast ahead of time. They can't control the weather, so...

Visiting Panama city beach for our 50th anniversary we looked for something to do that wasn't on the beach. This two hour sunset cruise was the perfect fit. The captain and crew were attentive to giving us a great time. We got to the dolphin viewing area in time to watch their feeding frenzy and then sailed while the sun set on a beautiful night. The live music perfectly fit the mood for a nostalgic evening. I would highly recommend this evening cruise for your next Panama city beach night out.

Our family took a beautiful sunset cruise around the PCB bay! The combination of an acoustic artist, beautiful sunset and breeze, and fantastic crew made the experience outstanding. This is a must when in the area! Thank you for the memories!

Highly recommend paradise adventures! We did a boat day for a bachelorette party. Glen was a fabulous captain !!

We rented a pontoon for a bachelorette party! It was soooo much fun! Glen was our captain and was truly amazing!! He made the experience even more amazing! If you want to have a great time be sure to request him!

What a fantastic adventure!! Our family of 6 booked the sunset cruise experience. The ship was super clean, easy to board and friendly to navigate. The crew was fun, upbeat, had great laughs and took excellent care of us during our adventure. We will most certainly book with them again the next time we visit Panama City Beach.

Had a great trip! We chose to do the Footlose 38-passenger cruise. It was nice that it was more intimate but we were also not able to go out as far because of the smaller boat. Just something to consider. The crew was great, especially bartender Jacob! One wine, beer, sangria, or soda are included with your trip which was perfect. We saw multiple dolphins and the sunset was gorgeous. The hotel was also great to hang around at before and after - food was delicious!

Had a good time considering it was February. They played music over the speaker, saw some dolphins, no sunset but once you've seen one, you've seen them all lol All in all a great time, would recommend!

It was a wonderful experience. The boat was clean, the crew was friendly and professional, and best of all -- the dolphins showed up!!!

I am specifically reviewing the Sunset & Dolphin Sighting-seeing on the "Ohana". The wife and I went on this journey in May 2022. This was an amazing trip. The boat itself is only made for 6 passengers and two co-captain crew members. Courtney & her Co Captain (can't remember the young man's name) we're both great. The young man drove the boat really knew how to handle the water and Courtney was excellent as well. They gave us a tour of the lagoon/Bay Area and background/history of it. We saw several dolphins. The drinks, and snacks were complimentary including some alcoholic beverages (I'm not a drinker though, but if u drink it's there for you). You sign up and reserve your spot online. The cruise sign in green hut is before you get to the dock behind the Sheraton Hotel. Try not to miss the sign. If you stay at the hotel, you can ask the front desk to have a bellman, take you there and then to the docks. Trip was well worth the money for a private charter boat type experience for a very reasonable $99 per person and if you pay in cash at the hut, you will save 10%, I believe.

What a great, relaxing time. Captain and crew were very accommodating and full of positive vibes. It was a relaxing boat ride to Shell Island for snorkeling, swimming and drinks. They topped it off with cruise around the island to catch some up close views of dolphins. Add this to your visit to PCB.

The vessel was nice and the crew was pleasant, but the snorkeling was not as expected. You spend an hour cruising to the island and an hour back so you only have 45-60 minutes at shell island. The bay side is where you anchor and it is a 10 minute swim/walk to the gulf side. Which is beautiful once you make it there. Not exactly as advertised! Proceed with caution.

My boyfriend and I enjoyed a sunset tour with Paradise Adventures. If you do end up going on a trip- definitely make sure to get on board quick because the front seats get taken up & people do NOT move. That aside- Great views. Great sunset. Awesome crew. I would recommend!

Went on a 2 hour dolphin sunset cruise with Captain Mike and Jaya. They were a blast, saw dolphins right up close, a beautiful sunset and got the chance to feed deer that came into to water to get treats. Jaya spoke to every passenger and was so engaging! Would go again! Thanks Captain Mike and Jaya.

So excited to rent a pontoon boat on our vacay! The excitement probably blinded us a bit until it was too late. The unexpected walk down a long dock with rickety railings was rough for those with trouble walking. There was a cart to carry bags, ice chests etc. Boarding was tricky as we had to use plastic stairs onto the boat. "Ewww" was my first response! The pleather seating was mold stained & ripped. It flapped nicely in the breeze though. The throttle was sticky making for a surge or abrupt deceleration but that was only one of the driver's concerns. The driver's seat was worn out to the point that he had to sit on life jackets to drive without sinking to the floor. The arm of his seat could've given him tetanus from the rusty steel poking out. A staff member told us they had used JB Weld on the pontoon but not to worry. The partially covered pontoon cost $300+ for 1/2 day. Don't expect the dashboard to work either & no tunes on board except us singing the blues! We tried to have fun despite it all but we'll know better next time! Other companies rent really nice boats for 25% less. Do your research!

Took a private boat tour with the family. The key west boat was Beautiful. My kids loved the inflatables but the island. The banana boat ride was a blast. The captain took us to a place to see Dolphins and they came right up to the boat. We had 10 people on the boat and it was fully stocked with amazing beer and wine. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We will do this again soon.

Had an awesome day with this crew! Everyone was great, especially Trevor! He did all the grunt work and was always super helpful! We got to play on the inflatables, snorkel and saw some dolphins! Awesome and relaxing time!

Great time & there was live entertainment on our catamaran tour. It was very relaxing and refreshing. Mike and the crew was amazing. Will do this excursion again.

The water was beautiful the dolphins were beautiful and there were a lot of them. The boat was nice. The crew were just ok. I didn't enjoy the music played by the captain. I just don't think it's the kind of music everyone wants to hear on a catamaran cruise. Loud with strong language. Since i paid for the cruise and everyone else did, the music should be fairly neutral for all. As far as the cruise itself, They pretty much take you out to the jetties at St Andrews Park/Shell Island and circle around for an hour or so. You do get to see dolphins and we also saw a couple of manatee and some tarpon and that was nice but I think the experience could have been much better. If I was given the same scenario and had the specifics for what i would experience before making the purchase, I would probably look for another option.

Great crew! We did the snorkeling, shell, island dolphin crew. Thanks for keeping us laughing. Definitely family friendly for all ages.

We thoroughly enjoyed this !! Boat ride Fun inflatables and banana boat Nice crew Dolphins

We took our first dolphin cruise and it was great! This is a smaller operation (or at least this time of year it is 'Thanksgiving') but it was exactly what we wanted. Nice evening and the Captain had us on dolphins almost immediately. We took the sunset cruise which was an 1-1/2 hours and was just the right amount of time. We barely left the harbor though and only spent a little while just past the wave breaks in the gulf but it was choppy that day and we definitely understood. The sunset was awesome!! The deck hand was prompt and curious. We will be using them again to schedule our next adventure in PCB/PC.

Do not miss this dolphin cruise. Super easy to book online. The team checking you in at the dock are very friendly. The crew was outstanding! We will definitely book again when we are back in PCB!

My family and I have taken their sunset dolphin cruises a few times, tomorrow is our 3rd time! But, this review is centered around their pontoon boat rentals. We rented a 13 person pontoon boat from them yesterday. The check in process was easy and the staff is absolutely wonderful. The gentlemen who helped us load our boat, taught us how to operate it, helped us unload, was right there to bring our carts to the boat and was very friendly and cordial was absolutely awesome. The boat was newer, clean and easy to operate. We highly recommend using this company.

This was an amazing Sunset Sail! We very much enjoyed it. Great music, the staff was very attentive to getting drinks for everyone & pointing out dolphins & deer around Shell Island. It couldn't have been a more perfect evening. The sunset was AMAZING! We highly recommend!!!

The same thing to the Shell Island, and then sailing back and seeing the dolphins was a lot of fun. Shell Island itself was very disappointing with the water being murky stinky green. To snorkel would be a joke because you couldn't see 2 feet in front of you. The so-called playground with all the floating. Thanks for kids would have been fun. However, there was no ladder to get on them and most kids weren't able to use it. This was the most disappointing thing we did on our trip, and I would not recommend it because of the water conditions at Shell Island, and as I mentioned, the floating playground was unable to be used.

This activity is a must! Fun for every age! Relaxing boat ride! We saw dolphins. Your ticket also get your a free alcoholic beverage on board. The captain and first mates also made the trip so pleasurable! Highly recommend! The only thing I will say is get there early and be in line. There aren't enough seats for everyone to be up top/ but they do allow standing and moving around while the boat is moving.

The 6 of us were so looking forward to our 2 hour sunset sail ~ the weather and boat were beautiful, and the captain was great. As soon as we left the dock, he introduced a young girl and said she was in charge of the music for the sail. He didn't mention she was going to be singing live and playing her guitar for the ENTIRE 2 hours non-stop with no relief. Bless her heart, but she only knew two chords and turned even Vanilla Ice's "ice ice baby" into the ever repeating country rendition just like the previous. It was a nightmare. The others sitting nearby cringed every time she came over her loud speaker to introduce the next song. What should have been an amazing family experience was completely ruined for just about everyone on that boat. We're there often and will most definitely not be returning. I should've asked for a refund.

Sunset sail was absolutely beautiful! "Leona" and mosely were nothing short of the the most amazing dynamic duo! Great music and drink selection. Would pay to take this sail every night if I could.

This was such a great boat tour! We came the first week of March and the weather was around 68 and sunny the day we went, but my goodness we saw a TON of dolphins and even one sea turtle! The boat crew was amazing and super nice and made sure everyone had the best time. We enjoyed our 2 hours out on the ocean and seeing the dolphins. It was a magical experience and we will definitely do it again when we come back!

Free drink, nice music, and good vibes! Paradise Adventures was an awesome activity to do on a lazy afternoon. The guides and captain were awesome host!

My family of four took this trip and so glad we did. Not only did we have a beautiful sunset to see, we also saw plenty of dolphins and even got lucky to see a family of deer riding back into the bay. The live music was great and all of the employees were great hosts! It was especially nice when the sail went up too. Highly recommend this trip at sunset.