Paradise Adventures

An incredible experience! My parents took my sister and I on this, and I had so much fun taking pictures! Liz and Ryan did a great job. Luckily, there were many dolphins, and even a ship passing through that the dolphins played in front of! I would highly recommend this trip!!

Paradise Adventures is a great boat tour company to book with for a fun time on the water with an experienced crew and captain! We were a little late on arrival but they allowed us time to board and were very informative about the tour. Our trip to Shell Island was very relaxing and there was various activities to do one we arrived. We also spotted dolphins on the way back and they even swam under our boat. Great company to book with!

The sunset sail on the privateer catamaran was awesome. We had the honor to have an all woman crew and they did a fantastic job. We did see plenty of dolphins and a beautiful sunset which was expected. What impressed me the most was how our sail and the competitors boats all worked together to make waves for the dolphins. Our captain did a great job getting us in there to see the dolphins jumping. She could put the boat anywhere she wanted. You could tell she was very experienced at being a captain and loved what she does. The deckhands also did a wonderful job helping the captain and making sure the guests were taken care of. A big thank you to all three of you for a fantastic job

We had a wonderful excursion on the Footloose catamaran. We saw over one hundred dolphins. The captain and mate were very informative and genuinely friendly. Some of the dolphins were not afraid to come up to the catamaran. A friend of Paradise Adventures in a fast fishing boat did some fast wide circles around our catamaran creating a large wake for the dolphins to surf/wake ride in, it was fantastic to see the dolphins surfing and jumping in the wake of that boat.

We had an amazing time! Caption Mike and his crew of the T boys did a great job We saw so many dolphins and a gorgeous sunset. The live music was exactly right for the feel of the sunset cruise.

What a trip. Captain Mike, Jess and Ashley made our 1 at night in town amazing. The sunset cruise was a blast. Thank you for make this an unforgettable start to my mom's birthday week.

Lamar and Captain were AWESOME! The ride out tor sea shell island, the dolphin seeing… they were very informative, on time, fun and friendly! We set off at 12, saw lots of dolphins then went to a private beach to snorkel and seashell hunt. Definitely recommend for adults, families, children 6+ preferably because you are going in the water. 1 free drink is included on the ride.. totally worth it for all ages!

We went on the dolphin cruise and honestly weren't expecting to see many being the time of year (January) but we were so wrong!! We had the best time!! Our captain was Ryan and our deck hand was Trey and they did an amazing job! We come to PCB every year and this was one of my favorite things we've done down here! We went with kids 8-13 and they also really enjoyed it!!! 10/10 recommendation!!!!!!

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!

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.

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

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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!

Justine and Jacob were awesome hosts. They were so accommodating. We saw plenty of Dolphins! The sunset was beautiful. We even saw deer. The music was off the chain!!! I would definitely recommend and I would do it again when I return. Thank you Paradise Adventures.

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...

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.

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 chose to book the Panama City Beach Sunset Catamaran Sail by Paradise Adventures. This was my absolute, favorite part of the trip to Florida in the Summer of 2020. We had multiple dolphin sightings, great music aboard the boat, friendly boat crew, and complimentary refreshments (1 soda, water, or sangria per guest). Additionally, safety protocols were put in place to protect the well being of all guests. My group of adults and children all had a blast on the cruise. I highly recommend planning one evening on the boat!! If we are back in the area, I will absolutely book the experience again. Thanks, Paradise Adventures!

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.

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!

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!

The crew, Josh & Jaia (?), was very polite and funny. The boat was great. We went with a different company a few years ago, which was smaller but equally good. It was nice to experience a bigger boat this time. Nice steps to get off and on the boat, helped my knees!

If you want to enjoy a wonderful sunset cruise on a beautiful catamaran with great music, drinks and beautiful views then join Captain Justine and Mosley for a great time. We absolutely loved it and would go again!

Had one of the best moments of my life by doing this with a captain by the name of Trevor. If you go here make sure you ask for him because he made the best trip even when it was pouring rain. The experience is definitely worth your money especially when it comes to people like him who are so kind and easy to talk to. Thank you for an amazing experience Trevor and Paradise Adventures.

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

Captain Christian was fantastic!!!! Book with him immediately. Super fun and very accommodating

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

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!

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.

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!