Have you ever gone on a dolphin tour while vacationing on a beach destination? Have you ever actually gone swimming with the dolphins? It’s an amazing, almost magical experience that truly has one feeling both humbled and awe-struck at one of nature’s most beautiful species.
Dolphin watching has always been a popular activity for tourists visiting the Gulf Coast, specifically Panama City Beach, Florida. The emerald waters of the North West Florida area boasts one of the highest concentrations of bottlenose dolphins in the world, one of the many reasons Panama City Beach travel is so popular.
There are several different ways to experience the presence of these fun animals. Seeing dolphins from a boat is always popular, but actually swimming with them is an experience you can really write home about!
Although it is illegal to actually touch a dolphin in the wild, it is okay to swim within their presence. Dolphin tour instructors will educate and train eager customers the proper way to interact with dolphins, which includes a live swim near Shell Island, a nature preserve, which is part of the Florida State Park network.
Too often, swimmers are unprepared and anxious to cash in on the thrilling experience they came for. They are overconfident, impatient and can even be too aggressive. Instructors and guides will teach patience and respect, which are the key ingredients for this intense and incredibly beautiful experience.
If swimming with the dolphins is not your cup of tea, Panama City Beach offers many dolphin tour charters that can take you out on a boat, wave-runner, or will even rent out kayaks for those interested.
If you have young kids with you, an option may be to seek out a charter company that conducts glass bottom boat tours. Seeing what’s under the boat is a pretty neat experience and totally fun whether you’re a kid or an adult!
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