We highly recommend Chris and Anchor Charters to anyone looking for a relaxed, customized boat excursion. Chris listened to exactly what we were looking for and nailed it! We had the most amazing visit with 20+ dolphins all while Chris expertly kept watch to ensure the dolphins were safe. Then we cruised to Shell Island for a relaxing walk along the beach, collecting shells; while we enjoyed the island, Chris collected sea creatures for us to see and taught us about each one. (No sea creatures were harmed; all returned to their natural habitat). This was completely unexpected, but a great surprise for my family. Chris took excellent care of all of us; he made sure we were all enjoying ourselves with friendly conversations and fun fact. 5++++ stars read more

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Wow, where do I begin with anchor charters we have been on this boat more than 20 times it really is the best day ever! Captain Chris from the very start is the sweetest person you'll ever meet. He is so educated about Panama City and the wildlife and the sea life you will learn so much. He is very eco-friendly and safe and we really appreciated that. He knows where all the fun spots are and he really caters to anything that you want sunrise, sunset, wedding, bachelor party he can do it all. We will never take another boat in Panama City again. Trust me you want to book this adventure. Best day ever!! read more

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Anchor Charters is hands down my ultimate must-do in Panama City Beach, and Captain Chris is the reason why. This is my third (or maybe fourth?) time going out with him, and every single trip is better than the last. He's an absolute gem - fun, knowledgeable, safety-conscious, and incredibly in tune with what his guests want. Have an agenda? He's all in. Don't have one? Even better. Captain Chris will find the perfect way to make your day on the water memorable - whether it's dolphin watching, snorkeling, checking out Shell Island, or just relaxing with a cold drink and a great view. He knows the Gulf like the back of his hand and genuinely loves showing it off. As a condo owner in PCB, I've made it a tradition to book with Anchor Charters anytime I have guests I really want to impress. It's not just about the beautiful scenery - it's about showcasing the heart and soul of this place, and Captain Chris embodies that completely. He works hard, loves what he does, and it shows in every moment of the trip. Highly, highly recommend. Five stars aren't enough! read more

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It took me a few days to be able to sit down in quiet to review our experience We started planning our vacation to PCB back in February. I had reached out to a couple other Dolphin tour places before I reached out to Chris. One never even responded to my message and another was rude and acted as if I was bothering them with my questions. I finally sent a PM to Chris and he responded shortly after answering all of my questions so I could make sure I was choosing the most enjoyable and safe boat ride for my family A few days later I made a phone call to Chris to book our tour and ask more questions. He was very professional, kind and informative. Never once gave me the vibe that I was being a nuisance. Sunday morning (6-30-24) we arrived for our 8:00 am, 4 hour Dolphin tour Chris arrived and was very upbeat and welcoming. He answered questions from the kids, told us about certain places we passed by and kept us entertained. We went snorkeling, saw lots of dolphins, sea turtles, starfish and got caught in the pouring rain twice He made sure to ask if we wanted to go back or continue in the rain, we chose to continue since we were having a blast!!!! If you are having that hard decision on who to go out on the water with I HIGHLY recommend Anchor Charters!!! If ever vacationing in PCB again I would do this all over. The 4 hour tour you get the most memorable experience Below is Chris describing the difference in the tour as far as the 2hr vs the 4hr the main difference is that you don't get as long out there it takes roughly 15 to 25 minutes depending on weather and water Conditions to get to the island and the same to get back to the dock. In 4hrs you have enough time to explore several different areas and take your time doing it. Please let me know if this helps and I look foward to getting you guys booked with us read more

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We were down the week of May 12th and it was double red flags all week. This was our 4th time with Chris and as always he never disappoints. The gulf was too rough to be in, but he gave us yet another amazing day on the bay and at Shell island. We got lucky and he spotted a shark tooth for me! We saw sea turtles, dolphins, and other sea life. It was the Best Day of our vacation. I highly recommend! He's great to work with when the weather doesn't cooperate. He has always tried his best to give us a great trip. His website is easy to navigate, but if you have questions he is always responsive by messenger. You won't be disappointed. read more

We had a fantastic four hour trip out with Chris, this will definitely be a "must do" for every future visit. He was able to put us on top of dolphins and other wildlife, our tour was exciting and relaxing all at the same time read more

Anchor Charters - Link to our experience with music - Snorkeling Near Me - Panama city, Florida

Capt JP was great! Was really patient with our kiddos, spent some extra time looking for turtles for us and go dolphins right up to the boat. Definitely recommend this charter, much better pricing than the competition! read more

Chris was wonderful. Very knowledgeable of the area. He knew where to task us for what we wanted to see. Dolphins, turtles, finding seashells and even saw deer and found blue crabs and starfish and more. Our character was one of the highlights of our trip. We were concerned with my wife's ability to get on and off the boat. He gave us options. What a great experience. I was a pleasure to meet him. Our next visit will include another character with Anchor Characters. You can find them on Facebook!! read more

Absolutely amazing, we came down as a last minute trip and wanted to do something fun with the kids. We got to find dolphins, hop out on a shallow private beach area, ride the waves and watch the sun set. All of this in the two hour option too . Highly recommend for families. read more

Anchor Charters - Sunset on our Anchor Tours ride - Snorkeling Near Me - Panama city, Florida

Captain Chris and his crew are the best! Definitely a must do when we come back every year to the area!

Went snorkeling for scallops with my family, age 5-51. Had the best time ever and collected 4 pints of scallops. They knew where to go, helped us collect them, even shucked for us! Best experience! Will book ever year. read more

We went out on the water today with Chris and we loved it! He was easy to communicate with, easy going and no worries kind of vibe. He took us to see dolphin and we saw a ton right close to the boat. He even allowed us to bring our French Bulldog pup. Boat was clean, comfortable, and great sound system. He played whatever music we wanted to listen to, loved chatting with him. We would recommend using Anchor Charters for your next boat outing. read more

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If you've considered a tour with Anchor Charters DO IT!!!! We were able to snag a last minute booking and our trip far exceeded my expectations! Chris was extremely knowledgeable about the marine life and did everything he could to make sure we saw things we asked to see! We had such an incredible tour . We saw sharks, dolphins, jellies, sea turtles, sting rays, sea stars, different fish, crabs, sand dollars, shells and more! We were even able to get in and snorkel. He taught us a lot of fascinating stuff while still making sure the day was fun and lighthearted. We will absolutely have to do it again! read more

We had a wonderful time with Capt Chris. He is a true professional and is VERY knowledgeable! We went to Shell Island and walked the beach. Successful shelling! Had a fabulous boat ride and saw dolphins close up. Just us. Not crowds of people jammed on a boat. I highly recommend Anchor Charters! Next time we'll book time with Anchor Charters at sunset!! read more

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We come to Destin every year and always rent our own pontoon boat to do the crab island thing. This year we wanted something more out of our trip and found Chris. He is AMAZING!! He knows all the spots to go. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, sea urchins, starfish, sand dollars etc. He's great with kids, super patient, very knowledgeable and gave us all a little lesson on everything that we found. It wasn't awkward... more like a day on the water with a friend. I would strongly recommend him to anyone and in fact we are planning to come back for a second time this summer just to do another snorkel tour with him. This was definitely the highlight of our trip and in fact, our new favorite thing to do. We may consider vacationing in PCB instead of Destin now thanks to our experience with him! read more

Highly recommend! Our family of 5 (including 3 teens) took the private two hour eco tour and it was perfect! We really enjoyed Chris's flexibility, being able to take us to see dolphins, and we even saw a shark! Chris was able to get us up close to the dolphins (even a mama and her baby!), while making sure not to disturb or scare them. We loved being able to anchor, snorkel and look for shells. Chris had quite a few really cool stories about the history of the area, too! We would recommend Chris and Anchor tours to anyone - we will be back for sure. Thank you so much! read more

Honestly this was the best dolphin tour I have been on!! It was absolutely amazing to see all the dolphins!! We had a wonderful private tour that is customizable to your liking!!! We learned so many wonderful history facts as well about the Panama City Beach area!! Please don't waste your money on other tours.... Anchor Charters is the best!! read more

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Fantastic time with our 3 teenagers. Captain Chris was very knowledgeable of the marine life. Took us to see dolphins, sea turtle, rays, and then took us snorkeling. Excellent service. Definitely recommend!! read more

Captain Chris is such a genuine guy! We did a 4 hour tour with him and we had the best time. He made sure to make all of us feel welcome- parents and our teens. We snorkeled, dove for sand dollars, and got to see dolphins, sea turtles, a school of tarpon, manta rays and even a manatee! It was an epic day. Highly recommend!! read more

Great trip with Capt. Chris! He was so much fun & knowledgeable. We saw Sea turtles & Dolphins. It was amazing. Highly recommend!

Highly recommend. Fantastic 2 hour trip for 6 people including sea turtles, following a pod of 10 dolphins, and a great snorkeling spot. JP was a fantastic captain who kept the boat under control at all times and made everyone on board feel completely comfortable and relaxed. Very nicely done and well worth the price. read more

Capt. Chris is an awesome guide, learned a lot about the area, marine life and he knows his dolphins! We saw so many, and not just fins, but they were so interactive, coming up to say hello. Such a neat experience! It's evident that Capt. Chris loves what he does! read more

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I cannot say enough about our time with Captain Chris! We did a 4hour morning tour (10-2p), party of 3 (1local and 2 friends in town for a bachelorette celebration!). Communication was easy from booking to pre-tour updates and photos after. We did not have to lift a finger - showed up about 5 minutes before launch. But truly, the best time we had was on the water. Chris keeps the energy alive! We saw a pod of ~50 dolphins and he got us about as close as we could possibly be, snorkel gear provided on the boat and he even shares a little history throughout. He caters the time to your preference - whether you're wanting to be in the boat most of the time or anchored off the island. Great conversation and hospitality. Will be booking again! read more

My wife and I have taken several dolphin tour, snorkeling trips in the Panama City/PCB area. Anchor Charters is by far the best. Captain Chris was knowledgeable, friendly and a pleasure to hang out with. This is our go to charter from now on. He put us on the dolphins all day long. His experience allowed us to see the dolphins without scaring them off. We were able to see quite a few pods and track them for quite a while. He knew just how to get us close without alarming the dolphins. It was a fantastic trip. read more

We absolutely loved our time with Anchor Charters and can't wait to come back next year! Our children loved it and we have a variety of ages at 17, 15, and 3. Captain Chris was great at providing information about the animals we found. We were a little nervous at first because the water was choppy in the pass but he was great! He informed us what to expect during the entire time we were looking for dolphins. Then we went to calmer waters and snorkeled around shell island a little while. After that, we went to find starfish and other sea animals. Just don't be like us, we were having so much fun we forgot to reapply sunscreen! read more

Best chartered trip in the bay! Captain Chris and JP leave no plan set in stone. Their flexibility allowed everyone in our family to have a great time! 10/10 will be back! read more

We had the best time with chris! In just 2 hours we got to see dolphins (they swam up within 3 feet of the boat), sea turtles, go snorkeling, and drive around. It was worth every penny. Chris was great, super friendly, and made us feel like a friend. He owns the company, the boat, and does all the charters. You can tell he truely loves his job. Do not hesitate to book a charter with anchor charters! You get a super personalized experience while supporting a man and his family who is fulfilling his dream. We will book a trip with him for every visit to Panama city from now on. read more

Captain Chris took us out tonight at the last minute and showed us an incredible time. Most people think a boat charter has to be summer time, daylight and perfect weather, but let me tell you.... rougher water and a cloudy evening made for an awesome experience. Captain Chris took us to more sheltered waters and gave us an incredible experience where we even saw dolphins. Captain Chris's personal knowledge of the waterways in this area and his ability to navigate the calmer inland waterways made for the best intimate experience of costal Panama City and surrounding areas possible. Thank you captain Chris and Anchor Charters for the best time we've had in the four months we've lived here. Thank you for being so personal. I'd highly recommend Anchor Charters for a personal experience you won't find with the run of the mill charters!! read more

Captain Chris was amazing!!! We loved how he tailored the experience around our interests. We spent a lot of time snorkeling, dolphin watching, and going to shell island. While we were snorkeling he found all kinds of fun sea creatures for our boys to look at(sea urchins, starfish, sand dollars and conch shells) to list a few. I would highly recommend using Anchor Charters!!! read more