my florida panhandle vacation - dolphin encounters

Dolphin Encounters in the Florida Panhandle
Spend some quality time with the most intelligent mammals of the sea

If you want to get close to dolphins, both trained and wild, then the Florida Panhandle is an ideal destination.

Several on-shore resorts and theme parks offer the chance to swims with captive dolphins, which are trained to perform stunts and interact with humans. They will do toe pushes and body rubs, and you can enjoy dorsal fin rides. Researchers say dolphin swims boost the human immune system and help psychological well-being, bringing feelings of deep peace, relaxation, and heightened sense of well-being -- what better way to escape from the stress of daily life.

Dolphins in the wild on the other hand are typically very shy and wary of humans. And, there are limitations on what participants can do - no touching, feeding, or any kind of aggressive swimming around them is allowed. The easiest way to see dolphins in the wild is to take a boat cruise or guided waverunner tour. Tours that include dolphin encounters are listed below.