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Come enjoy a relaxing day on the water!

Osprey Charters is located at Treasure Island Marina which is close to Shell Island and the St. Andrews Shipping Channel (“the pass”).
Both offer possibilities for viewing various species of wildlife in their natural habitat, the most popular being the bottlenose dolphin.

The most well known and loved species of all dolphins.  They always seem to be smiling which is due to the curved element on their

face that turns upward on both sides as when a human is smiling.

Osprey can carry up to 12 Guests on your customized Private tour.

Shell Island is a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.  Shell Island is a very natural environment where graceful sand dunes, coastal scrub forest,

pine hammocks, and an island lake provide the perfect home for deer, nesting shorebirds, and all manner of coastal creatures.

The western portion of Shell Island is part of St. Andrews State Park, and the two are divided by what is known to the locals as “the pass”. 


Capt Greg

Captain Greg Burnett, a Panama City native, has 40 years experience navigating the Gulf and St. Andrews Bay. He has witnessed more than his fair share of nature’s miracles aboard his Carolina Skiff. He once saw a dolphin give birth and nuzzle her calf up to the surface of the water to take its first breath. Within seconds momma and baby were rolling on top of the waves like dolphins do.

Capt. Greg Burnett with family

Osprey Charters, Inc. is located at Bay Point Marina and provides an up-close experience of Panama City's beautiful bay waters and coastal beaches. Come aboard the "Osprey II" and enjoy your own personalized tour dolphin watching, snorkeling, and sightseeing on and around Shell Island aboard a 25' Carolina skiff that can host up to 12 passengers. The skiff has been USCG licensed and inspected. Call us at 850-814-8016.

Dolphin & Shell Island Sightseeing Tours

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Excursions

Dolphins are known for being social and lovable creatures. As smart as apes, these marine animals are playful, interactive, and fun to observe in their natural habitat. If you’re looking for an enjoyable and educational addition to your visit to Panama City Beach, FL, we recommend taking a dolphin tour.

Take a Tour of Shell Island


 
At Osprey Charters, Inc., we give personalized tours throughout the bay area. Our captain, Greg Burnett, is a Panama City Beach, FL native with over 35 years of experience. Throughout his years on the water, he’s learned a lot about dolphins and their behavior. He has even observed a live birth and watched a calf take its first breath.

Because dolphins are mammals, they need air. During your dolphin tour, you can expect to come face to face with these lovable creatures as they break the surface. If you’d like, we can even take you snorkeling so that you can see their underwater home in person.

Needless to say, our tours go to all of the best dolphin-observing locations. From the St. Andrews Shipping Channel to Shell Island, we know where to find local marine animals. Plan to have the opportunity to see bottlenose dolphins and other local wildlife.


Expect an Enjoyable, Relaxing Time


  In addition to being fun and educational, our dolphin tours are relaxing. On our charter, you’ll see beautiful beaches and coastal bay waters. We’ll guide you through the most scenic spots you can find in the area.


Schedule Your Tour Today


  Our captain is here to ensure you have a good time in Panama City Beach, FL.

Allow our team to show you what the marine world has to offer. Schedule your dolphin tour today by calling us at 850-814-8016.

We’ll work to create a personalized tour plan, just for you.

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