6 Panama City Beach Sailing Tours Worth Casting Off For

1.Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 709 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Sail the Gulf of Mexico from Panama City Beach aboard the 52-foot Privateer catamaran for about two hours. You get one drink, tropical music, sunset views, and a chance to spot dolphins, deer, and sometimes sea turtles. Captain Mike, Lamar, Chelsea, Teagan, Jess, and Jeff are among the crew members you may meet, depending on the evening.

“The captain and crew were really hospital and lively. I enjoyed the dolphins and energy during the cruise. The sunset was beautiful and calming.”

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2.Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Footloose Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Join Paradise Adventures at the Bluegreen Bayside Golf & Spa Resort for a 90-minute sunset sail aboard the 40-foot Footloose catamaran. You’ll cruise the Gulf of Mexico, look for dolphins, enjoy tropical music, and receive one complimentary beverage. Recent crews have included Ryan, Lamar, Gordon, Dale, Mike, and Trevor, though staff may vary.

“We had such a great time. It was absolutely beautiful! Saw several dolphins. The staff were amazing!”

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3.Sunset Sail on the Privateer Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 138 reviews · from $49

Spend two hours aboard the Privateer catamaran, sailing from Panama City Beach toward Shell Island as the Gulf turns gold and pink. You get one complimentary drink, music on some evenings, and access to a cash bar for more drinks and snacks. Keep watch for dolphins, then return to 4114 Jan Cooley Drive after sunset.

“This was the perfect ending to our vacation. We loved the cruise and the crew was fantastic.”

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4.Dolphin Sightseeing on the Privateer Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Best value

Sail Grand Lagoon and possibly St. Andrews Bay or the Gulf of Mexico aboard a 52-foot catamaran. Captain and crew search for dolphins in their natural habitat, with Shell Island views, an onboard bar, snacks, and drinks such as Privateer Punch. Mike, Jacob, Lamar, Ashley, and Conner are among the crew members praised for friendly service.

“We had a blast! The staff was awesome! The drinks were great. Just an all around great experience. We will do again.”

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5.Dolphin Sightseeing Sail on the Footloose

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · from $38

Sail the Gulf of Mexico for 90 minutes aboard the 40-foot Footloose catamaran, watching for bottlenose dolphins near Panama City Beach and Shell Island. The English-speaking crew shares fun facts, plays tropical music, and provides one included drink. Mike and Jaya are among the crew members noted for friendly service and helping passengers spot dolphins.

“This was amazing! The all girl crew was fabulous! They took care of business and had a great sense of humor!! Seen lots of dolphins and had a blast with them!! Highly recommend!”

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6.Sunset Sail on the Daydreams Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $106

Join Paradise Adventures for a two-hour sunset sail aboard the 46-foot Daydreams, limited to six passengers or fewer. You will cruise Grand Lagoon, follow Shell Island’s coast, and head into the Gulf while looking for dolphins. Beer and wine are included, and guides Jacob and Ashley have earned warm praise for their friendly, helpful service.

“Jacob and Ashley were absolutely AMAZING! We loved it so much we were going to book it the next day for just us but rain coming in killed that. We WILL be back and this will be the first thing we book after our hotel. Such a great team! Also, Jacob Scuba dove off the boat and retrieved my wife’s sunglasses she dropped in the water 🤣”

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