2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Description
The Best Dolphin Cruise in Alabama Dolphin sightings are guaranteed, or your next trip is free! This premier and most popular cruise offers a two-hour adventure in Orange Beach, AL aboard The Explorer, our 40' pontoon-style vessel. It blends the excitement of dolphin watching with extra time to relax on the water. Our friendly guide and captain highlight local plants and wildlife, from osprey nests and herons to bald eagles and red-tailed hawks. The Explorer can get close to the shore needing only 16 to 18 inches of water, giving you a one-of-a-kind experience few other boats can match.
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Dolphin sightings are guaranteed, or your next trip is FREE! As we seek our local dolphin pod, we will navigate the scenic back bays of Orange Beach, Alabama. Our knowledgeable tour guide and captain point out the local flora and fauna. You may see osprey and their nests, herons, bald eagles, and red-tailed hawks. 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 where few other boats can go, providing you with a truly unique and memorable experience!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We have been able to accommodate most requests. Please call us at 251-550-8000 to discuss your needs with our staff.
- Minimum of 18 pounds in order to board. Infants weighing less than 18 pounds will not be permitted to board.
- Strollers are not permitted.
Reviews(608)
Had the best time! Captain and cruise staff amazing. We saw lots of Dolphins and one even swam right beside the boat for a while. Captain took us to see the lady statue which was amazing. I would highly recommend this Dolphin tour.
Lori, thank you for joining us. We are so happy to hear you had such a great time. We hope you can join us again soon.
We had a wonderful cruise and saw lots of dolphins. We were on a large pontoon boat and it was very smooth. Captain schmitty was so professional but fun also. The first mate Gilligan was efficient and so fun. Our family had a wonderful time!
Marlene, we appreciate you sharing your experience. And we are so happy you enjoyed your cruise with us. We love to hear Captain Smitty and crew mate Gilligan 🙂 showed your family a great time. We hope to see you back again soon.
BEWARE!! I paid for a 2 hour dolphin cruise, but we were only out for an hour and half. The crew was very rude. I took advantage of a special offer for a tumbler and cocktail which I was charged for double and not at the price told us at the beginning of the cruise. I felt completely taken advantage of. I’ll never recommend this company to anyone. I come throughout the summer season, and I thought I would bring all my guests on it in the future. NEVER AGAIN!!
It’s disappointing to read a review that doesn’t reflect how we operate. Our cruise lengths are based on the tour purchased, and any schedule changes are communicated before departure—If Our Captains deem necessary to return to the dock at any time, it is not a decision that is made lightly. If you indeed participated.-Do note the Captain Right of refusal-located during the booking process. Our onboard pricing is fixed, clearly posted, and every transaction is electronically recorded, making claims of incorrect or duplicate charges easy to verify. We have no record of a complaint being brought to our attention during or after the cruise. If this review is from a genuine guest, we’d be happy to investigate with the date of your cruise and the last four digits of the card used. Until then, we stand behind our crew and the service they provide every day. We take our reputation seriously. We believe our reviews should reflect actual customer experiences. And looking at our actual customer reviews, I would say this one is completely inaccurate.
Guide and boat crew were great! We did see dolphins and some other wildlife. I do wonder how they can call this a 2 hr tour when we were only out a little over an hour and a half. It was an extremely hot day so maybe that was why but I was surprised when we went in. Expect that if families with younger kids they will be up moving around on boat and can make it hard for others to view.
Hi, Valerie we are glad you enjoyed your cruise. Thank you for joining us.
The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. The entire experience went very smoothly and we seen lots of dolphins. The only drawback was the July heat but that was to be expected and we came well hydrated. The captain even recommended a few local restaurants for me to take my family to during our stay.
Joshua, thank you for joining us. We are so glad you enjoyed your cruise. We are happy to hear you had a great time with the Captain and Crew. We hope to have you join us again soon.
We didn’t see Espan dolphins since we wanted, but the cruise people can’t control that… the crew made it very enjoyable for my family and the other others on the boat…
Duff, we are a glad you enjoyed your cruise. We hope to see you again soon.
Great experience! We saw lots of dolphins from the very beginning. The crew was awesome.
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your cruise with us. And thank you we certainly have a great Crew. We hope to have you back again soon.
We had a wonderful experience. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and full of energy. We enjoyed our ride! Saw tons of dolphins and also got to see some nature.
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. We hope you can join us again soon.
We booked a two hour dolphin cruise but when we arrived at the check-in, we were told that it had been changed to a 1 1/ hour cruise. They said there were not enough people on our original booking to fulfill their commitment. They did offer us a $20 credit to useon board. We did see a few dolphins but nothing too spectacular.
Chris, it is unfortunate that you didn’t enjoy your cruise. Yes, we did try to reach out prior to the day of the cruise. We do always try to take care of our customers. We hope you have a wonderful day
Friendly crew and very knowledgeable about the dolphins. Had a great time and the drinks were amazing!!
Phyllis, thank you for sharing your experience. We are so glad you had a great time. We hope to see you again soon.
