Fun Things to Do in Panama City Beach
Jet Ski Dolphin Tours, Jet Ski Rentals, Pontoon Boat Rentals, or our snorkeling trips, we’ve been the Panama City Beach place for fun things to do for 20 years. With great service and boats, come see why so many rates us 5 stars!
Double Decker Pontoon Boat Rentals
Full Day & Half Day Rentals
Soaring views across Panama City Beach, and maximum fun for the kids, make our Double Decker Pontoon Boats our most popular rental boat. Our Double Decker Pontoon Boats hold up to 12 passengers, have 2 water slides and plenty of room to stretch out and make unforgettable family memories on the water. The top deck is a great way to spot dolphins playing in our calm waters of St. Andrews Bay visiting Shell Island.
If you are looking for aquatic attractions where you can encounter dolphins or just a fun family outing, a pontoon boat rental is one of the top things to do on Panama City Beach.
Pontoon Boat Rentals
60HP • 90HP • DELUXE 90HP
Renting your own party barge is one of the top things to do in Panama City Beach. Our 60 horsepower Standard is the cheapest pontoon rental boat and best for groups under 10 with a top speed of approximately 18 mph. Our 90 horsepower, 12-passenger, 24-foot Tritoons handle larger groups, with a smoother ride and more speed—about 25 mph—for the quickest trip to Shell Island. Ranked TripAdvisor #1, our rental boat fleet is the newest in town with a friendly staff that provides helpful tips for a fun & safe day.
DID YOU KNOW:
Panama City Beach averages 320 days of sunshine each year. So don’t forget to bring your shades and sunscreen!
Jet Ski Dolphin Adventure Tours
2-Hour Eco-Tour
Encounter dolphins up close from your own jet ski, it’s no wonder why many of our guests say it’s the most fun you can have on Panama City Beach. We take small groups away from the crowds to explore Shell Island, and our experienced guides train you at the dock, even if you’ve never ridden before.
Unguided Jet Ski Rentals
2-8 hrs, Half Day Or Full Day
Get away by yourself with the only truly unguided jet ski rental company located in Panama City Beach. We offer hourly and daily rentals on new Yamaha VX110 Wave Runners that accommodate up to 3 passengers or 400lbs. Free instruction, located on Grand Lagoon just minutes from Shell Island.
DID YOU KNOW:
Panama City Beach boasts one of the highest concentrations of wild bottle-nose dolphins in the world.
Dolphin Boat Snorkeling Trips
Swim With Dolphins
With a maximum of 6 guests per boat, you have a very good chance of swimming with dolphins on this tour. Or, personalize a private trip for memories your family will never forget. As Flippers Dolphin Tours we’ve been rated one of Yelp’s top things to do on Panama City Beach for over 10 years. Our captains are local experts on our Bottlenose Dolphins.
Snorkel & Sail Shell Island
Island Time Catamaran
Our 3 hour snorkel and sailing tour aboard the 50ft catamaran Island Time will take you thru the calm water of St. Andrews Bay to Shell Island. We anchor in 5 feet of water where you can search for seashells, walk the beach or try out the stand up paddleboards. Just $49 adults, $35 (child 3-2), $10 (ages 0-2).
DID YOU KNOW:
True to it’s name, on Shell Island you can find sand dollars, moon snails, periwinkles, whelk, olive shells and more!
Sunset & Sail Cruises
IslandTime Catamaran
Enjoy a 2-hour relaxing and fun-filled sailing cruise and delicious drinks aboard the 50ft catamaran Island Time. Perfect for couples or families, we cruise and sight see through the calm waters of Grand Lagoon, past the marinas, state park, and beautiful homes and into the beautiful emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Lagoon Pontoons Reviews
"Fun for all ages"
Family outing on a pontoon. 6 adults, 1ten year old, 1 six year old, 1 four, 1 three and one that just turned one. All ages enjoyed cruising the bay, going uo beside the jetties, down the far end of Shell island. We anchored at Shell Island but the water was too cold (for us) and the wind was pretty strong. The pontoon was awesome! Clean, up to date, and plenty of storage for all the items we needed for kids and adults of all ages. Definitely will be visiting them again.
— kellyjulaine09, April 2022