Half day · Shared
Snorkel & Dolphin Sail aboard Footloose
Snorkel stop and the dolphin run.
| Adult | $50 |
|---|---|
| Child | $35 |
Editorial spotlight · Panama City Beach
2026 Sunshine Awards nomineeBest Catamaran Fleet
Paradise Adventures
Four sailing catamarans rather than one, which means the trip can match the group: the 52-foot Privateer with a full bar and 78 seats, the Footloose and Lazy Daze for snorkel and sunset runs, and Daydreams capped at six for people who want the water to themselves.
- Dolphin sail
- from $25
- Inflatable park
- $65
- 4.9
- Reviews
- 3,357
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The operation
Four boats, four different afternoons
Privateer is the flagship: 52 feet of sailing catamaran rated for 78 guests, with a full bar running beer, wine, sangria, seltzers and frozen drinks, two front nets to lie on, two restrooms and shaded seating. The company’s office is at 4114 Jan Cooley Drive; Privateer boards at the Hilton Vacation Club Bayside Resort.
Footloose and Lazy Daze run the mid-sized trips, snorkel sails and dolphin cruises, where the cheapest seat on the water here is $25. Daydreams is the small one, six passengers, which turns the same stretch of St. Andrew Bay into something closer to a private charter. The Shell Island Inflatable Adventure Park is the family draw: a floating assault course anchored off the island, with the dolphin run on the way out.
“Celebrate the end of the day aboard Privateer, our spacious 52-foot sailing catamaran.”
The site does not list crew by name; reviewers mention Captain Mike, Trevor, Tanner, Lamar, Sonni, Jordan, Jaya, Trey and Kelly.
The one to book
Shell Island Inflatable Adventure Park & Dolphin Sail
A floating inflatable park anchored off Shell Island, reached by catamaran with dolphin spotting on the way. Adults $65, children $40, infants $25, and the crew work the dolphin sightings hard on the crossing.
Shell Island itself is a seven-mile undeveloped barrier island across the St. Andrew Bay channel, reachable only by boat.
| Adult | $65 |
|---|---|
| Child | $40 |
| Infant | $25 |
Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
Check AvailabilityThe boats
Privateer, Footloose, Lazy Daze, Daydreams
Per the vessel pages and booking listings.
Privateer
- Type
- 52-ft sailing catamaran
- Guests
- 78, full bar, two restrooms
Footloose and Lazy Daze
- Use
- Snorkel, dolphin, sunset
- From
- $25 a seat
Daydreams
- Guests
- Six
- Private
- From $699
Book it
Sails
Priced per person unless noted. Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
2 hours · Shared
Sunset & Dolphin Sail aboard Privateer
The big catamaran at golden hour, bar open.
| Adult | $39 |
|---|---|
| Child | $29 |
Evening · Six guests
Sunset & Dolphin Sail aboard Daydreams
The small boat, six aboard.
| Per person | $99 |
|---|
Seasonal · Shared
Fireworks Sail aboard Privateer
The show from the water.
| Adult | $70 |
|---|
Half day · Six guests
Snorkeling, Swimming & Dolphin Sail aboard Daydreams
The snorkel trip with six aboard.
| Per person | $115 |
|---|
Short sail · Shared
Dolphin Sightseeing aboard Lazy Daze
The cheapest seat on the water here.
| Adult | $25 |
|---|---|
| Child | $20 |
Before you go
Know before you go
Departure
Office at 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach. Privateer boards at the Hilton Vacation Club Bayside Resort; check your booking.
Shell Island
Seven miles of undeveloped barrier island across the channel, reachable only by boat.
The bar
Privateer carries a full bar. The smaller boats vary; check the listing.
Private charters
Daydreams from $699, Lazy Daze $800, Footloose $1,300 to $1,700.
Reviews
What guests say
- 4.9Google3,357 reviews as of October 2, 2026
- 4Catamarans78 guests down to six
- 52 ftPrivateerFull bar, two restrooms
Reviewers name Captain Mike and crew Trevor, Tanner and Lamar, praise the drinks and the inflatable park with kids, and single out the six-guest Daydreams sails.
Questions
Good to know
Where does it leave from?
The office is at 4114 Jan Cooley Drive; Privateer boards at the Hilton Vacation Club Bayside Resort.
What does it cost?
From $25 a seat on Lazy Daze; $65 for the inflatable park. Checked October 2, 2026.
Which boat should we take?
Privateer for a big group with a bar, Daydreams for six, Footloose or Lazy Daze in between.
Is there a bar aboard?
On Privateer, yes. Check the listing for the smaller boats.
Four catamarans, one bay
Dolphin sails from $25, the inflatable park at $65, private boats from $699.
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