The Best Dolphin Cruise in Alabama This is the Premier and by far the most popular cruise we offer. Our two-hour Orange Beach, AL dolphin and nature cruise combines all the features of the dolphin cruise with extra floating time through the hidden creeks of the back bays. We spend the first hour locating and observing our local dolphin pod, and we spend the second hour far up in the swamps. Our knowledgeable tour guide and captain point out the local flora and fauna. You may see osprey and their nests, herons, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, and maybe even an alligator or two. The Explorer allows us to get as close as safely possible to the banks and the local marine and wildlife. Because the boat only needs 16 to 18 inches of water underneath, we can sneak into creeks and swamps where few other boats can go, providing you with a truly unique and memorable experience.
Description
Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Orange Beach, Orange Beach, Alabama
Close your eyes and daydream with us for a moment. Imagine a blue-sky day aboard a boat surrounded by shimmering water. Seagulls dive into the water for their dinner, truly a fresh catch. Friendly dolphins dance in sequence, just a short distance from the boat, and Caribbean music sets the tone for a relaxing dolphin cruise through Wolf Bay and the surrounding waters of Orange Beach, Alabama. There’s no reason to daydream when you can experience this treasure first-hand with the Cetacean Cruise team.
Duration: 2 hours
Schedule
Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
Duration: 2 hours (Approx.)
Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
What To Bring
Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
A Smile!
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
We have been able to accommodate most requests. Please call us at 251-550-8000 to discuss your needs with our staff.
Most travelers can participate
Minimum of 18 pounds in order to board. Infants weighing less than 18 pounds will not be permitted to board.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
Reviews
Average 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 17 verified reviews from Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
nichole74, Dec 2021 Verified
This tour was very informative and relaxing. Captain Ray was knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. A full bar is aboard so the adults enjoy as well as the kids. We saw the dolphins, ship wrecks and other wildlife. Fun for all ages and highly recommended.
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Chametc, Dec 2021 Verified
We had a great time on the dolphin tour. The Captain and crew did a great job. The captain was very informative and knows EVERYTHING about dolphins! He found quite a few Individual dolphins for us to see and photograph. We were able to see a beautiful sunset too. Our bar tender also did a great job!
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
tdarr18, Dec 2021 Verified
Absolutely amazing! The crew was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We were staying in Navarre, FL, but all of the dolphin cruises in that area were closed. It was a short drive from Navarre, and it was totally worth it! We saw multiple dolphins! They swam right up to the boat. The kids all got to drive the boat. It was a great time. We would definitely go again when we are back in the area.
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
KMChambers2017, Nov 2021 Verified
Captain was very knowledgeable and gave very interesting facts, we seen 20+ Dolphins on our tour, very family friendly! One of the best tours we’ve ever been on! Highly recommended!! Adult beverages were a plus too :)
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Leigh M, Nov 2021 Verified
We loved the crew & Captain. There were lots of dolphins and other wildlife. Very informative and fun.
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
N8125RTjudyw, Nov 2021 Verified
We had a ladies group go on the 1.5-hour tour which they graciously extended for us. It was fantastic. Both gentlemen who guided us were especially informative and delightful. The ladies were genuinely impressed with the knowledge and their ability to pilot the boat to enhance our experience. The dolphins were great! So many it was hard to count and the extra information we received was fantastic! Check-in was easy, there was no waiting, easy on/off, I have to admit, there was nothing about this tour that could have been classified as not up to par. They excelled in everything!
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
634artg, Nov 2021 Verified
We are a family of four with two girls of 9 and 5. The 2 hour dolphin and eco tour was exactly what my wife and I were wanting for our kids. We did not want to go on the ocean because our girls can get motion sickness. We stayed in the bay on a boat that was very smooth and we saw dolphins within minutes of leaving the dock. Another boat left the same time we did but they rarely stopped to get good views of the dolphins and appreciate them.
The crew was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. They even helped take some family pictures.
I have no problems giving them a 5/5 and would totally recommend them.
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
colleenmB658DH, Oct 2021 Verified
We had the best time! Our 3 kiddos (11,8 and 3) all loved it! The captain and crew were welcoming, fun and professional! We saw LOTS of dolphins and learned all sorts of fun facts about them. A must do if you haven’t yet!
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
OleMissTexas, Oct 2021 Verified
Booked this at last minute when Shrimp Festival was cancelled and glad we did. This was once of the most enjoyable and fun experiences we did in Orange Beach. Captain was extremely knowledgeable about dolphins and he knew where to take us to see a lot of dolphins…
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
tspillman, Oct 2021 Verified
We had the most fun! Saw a lot of dolphins. Capt Will is so knowledgeable. You will come away knowing more than you did about dolphins. His “ sidekick”/bar tender was very entertaining. This was not a rushed tour and we enjoyed every moment of it. It was great they allow you to bring “a brown bag lunch” with us since we booked the noon tour. They take a pontoon boat and we had 18 Pple on the tour so plenty of room to move around and stand to see the dolphins. Not crowded at all. FYI there is a restroom on board. As well as many benches w/backs under the canopy cover for those who do not want to be in the bright sun the entire 2 hrs.
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