Adventures at Sea in Panama City Beach, FL is a terrific one-stop shop for a bounty of spectacular activities for your beach vacation. From jet skis and pontoon boats to parasailing and sail boating, the choices are there. Whether you’re a one man/woman show, part of a couple, a family or even a large group, you’ll find plenty to keep your crew busy at Adventures at Sea.

Parasailing is always one of the favorites among beach travelers as they sail through the sky and soar over the sparkling water. It’s your choice whether you want to just dangle your feet over the water or actually touch down for a dip. Unlike the earlier days of parasailing, it’s fairly effortless these days. Once the crew makes sure your harness is secure, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the outstanding sights. You’ll see everything from other water enthusiasts enjoying their day, hotels and condos, Shell Island, sea gulls and hopefully, a few dolphins. A waterproof camera is a great idea to use for taking pictures from above. For your safety, they’ll never take you up in the air when the weather is not suitable. You might want to schedule this one early in your trip in case you have to reschedule due to the weather. Parasailing is $44, $54 or $64 per ride (1-mile, 2-mile or 3-mile) and observers riding in the boat pay only $19. Anyone over the age of 80 goes for free!

The two-hour Wave Runner Tours will consist of a guide and several wave runners. Each runner seats up to two people. The guide will direct you on a tour of some of the surrounding sights such as St. Andrews State Park, Shell Island, the Bay Area and Grand Lagoon. They will help you find dolphins for a closeup view. Those who like to soar ahead will be able to do so, while the ones who want to hang back a bit to enjoy the sights or accommodate younger kids can do that as well. The tour guide will be able to round up everyone and make sure no ones strays too far away. A waterproof camera is a definite, especially if you get to frolic with the dolphins. Bring your own snorkeling gear to spend some time in the water or rent it from Adventures at Sea. Wave Runner Dolphin Tours are $120 per wave runner.

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Glide smoothly through the ocean waves on an eight mile sightseeing cruise in Panama City Beach, Florida on the Sea Screamer Sightseeing Speed Boat. Take in some absolutely wondrous views from this water vessel as you cruise along the coastline of a beautiful area of the Gulf of Mexico. The bright yellow Sea Screamer can be found at the Lighthouse Marina on North Lagoon Drive. The ticket booth is by the Famous Boatyard Restaurant near the water and docks. Cruises last between 90 minutes and two hours and get rave reviews. The Sunset Cruises are particularly enjoyable.

The crew of the Sea Screamer is welcoming as they play host on this trip. Captain Andy and his first mate, Cody, know all the right spots to stop for the most interesting sights. With many great stories to tell, the captain keeps the passengers very entertained. The ocean comes to life with many marine creatures, including common sighting of playful dolphin. Dependent on the time you go and with lots of luck, the dolphin are sometimes very abundant. Everybody absolutely loves to watch them play and Captain Andy is very good at finding them. They often swim and jump in the wake of the boat. Kids sometimes get to experience a turn at the wheel while they steer under the captains attentive supervision. There’s a cannon on the boat that creates great fun and the sound it makes as it bounces back off the hotels and condos is pretty neat. The cruise comes equipped with water blasters for spraying on really hot days. Kids and adults alike welcome being sprayed with the cool refreshing water.

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Let Airboat Adventures in Panama City Beach, FL take you on a discovery tour of the lesser traveled rivers, creeks, marshlands and West Bay of the Panama City Beach area. You’ll find these trips on the Swampvette and Mudstang airboats to be loads of fun for vacationers of all ages. Don’t tell the kids that they are also getting valuable science and history lessons to boot. Go in search of a multitude of wildlife that are native to this Florida territory as you skim across the water with the growl of powerful engines. The Swampvette accommodates groups as large as 18, while the Mudstang is great for smaller parties up to 6 passengers. While aboard these Everglade style airboats, you’ll need to keep your eyes pealed for any and all native wildlife. Some of the fascinating creatures you might see are alligators, bald eagles, heron and even dolphins when you’re need the deeper waters.

The boat captains are terrific with a great deal of knowledge to share. They are all U.S. Coast Guard licensed Master Captains and provide riveting information with loads of fast running boat action. Airboat Adventures provides several trips daily and usually one each evening. Sunset/Night trips are particularly enticing as the gators love to come out after dusk. The darkness greatly adds to the suspense and anticipation of never knowing what you’ll find around the next turn.

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