Savor a stunning sunset with one of our signature cocktails—there’s no better way to wrap up the day! Hop aboard The Explorer, our 40-foot pontoon-style vessel, for a two-hour Orange Beach, AL dolphin and nature cruise that blends all the highlights of a dolphin tour with extra float time. Our friendly tour guide and captain will point out local wildlife and plants—you might spot osprey nests, herons, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, and more. Thanks to The Explorer’s shallow draft of just 16 to 18 inches, we can get close to the shoreline, offering a one-of-a-kind, memorable experience. Dolphin sightings are guaranteed, or you next trip is free!
Dolphin sightings are guaranteed! 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. Experience an unforgettable Orange Beach sunset with us aboard The Explorer!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $55 per person for this Orange Beach experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Find us in Orange Beach, Alabama, at The Wharf Entertainment District, we are located directly in front of The Springhill Suites by Marriot on the West End Side of the Marina. Our address is 4673 Wharf Parkway West, Orange Beach, Alabama 36561. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 36 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Minimum of 18 pounds in order to board. Infants weighing less than 18 pounds will not be permitted to board. Strollers not permitted.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 777 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cetacean Dolphin & Sailing Cruises.
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Very nice experience, great crew onboard. We got lucky with the weather, saw plenty of dolphins too.
Joan, thank you for joining us at Cetacean Cruises. We love hearing you enjoyed your time with the crew. We hope to see you again soon.
This dolphin ride was amazing. We got to see them jumping out of the water and surfing behind the boat!
Ethan, thank you so much for choosing to cruise with Cetacean Cruises. We love to hear you enjoyed your cruise. We hope you can visit again soon.
Fun and relaxing boat ride to see dolphins and a beautiful sunset
Kathleen, thank you for cruising our beautiful bay with Cetacean Cruises. We hope to see you again soon.
Relaxing the weather was great. Crew and captain were seemed to really love their jobs. Nice the way they worked with others to great dolphin action.
Mary Jo, thank you for joining us and sharing your experience. We appreciate you acknowledging our awesome Captain and Crew. Come back and visit with us again soon.
What a fantastic tour -captain Skully was very informative and we had a great time seeing bald eagles, local birds and of course dolphins which followed us jumping behind the boat
Cindy, thank you for joining us. We are so glad you had such wonderful cruise with Captain Smitty. We hope to see you again soon.
Fun and educational time with friendly shipmates. Great time for children as well. Highly recommend!
Nancy, thank you for joining us. We are so happy you enjoyed your cruise. We hope you can visit with us again soon.
My crew & I LOVED this experience with Captain Smitty! He is the perfect person for these type of tours. Knowledgable about the area, the dolphins, and all around made the boat ride so much fun! We had littles with us and he even let them “drive” the boat—such a special memory we’ll have forever! We weren’t seeing many dolphins at first, but Smitty was determined to uphold his promise of dolphin sightings. We ended up going a little off course, catching some speed and had a small pod of dolphins follow along side the boat! It was beautiful to see. If i’m ever back in Gulf Shores, I’ll be booking this experience again!
Meghan, we love to hear you had such a wonderful time. We are happy to hear Captain Smitty took great care of you & your family. We hope to have you join us again in the future.
This was such fun. We were upgraded to the catamaran boat. Beautiful sunset and we saw so many dolphins. Drinks were reasonably priced and the views were awesome. We'll worth it
Martha, thank you for choosing Cetacean Cruises. We are so glad you had such a wonderful time. We hope to see you again soon.
Wonderful time with the crew made our trip very enjoyable! Super fun, funny and well worth the money!
Thank you so much for choosing us for your girl trip. We love to hear you had a wonderful time. We hope to see you again soon.
Incredible experience! We saw so many dolphins and an amazing sunset! Highly recommend!!!
We are so glad you had a wonderful cruise. We hope to have you join us again soon .
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach | 2 hours | 4.9 (777) | $55 | |
 Sunny Lady Dolphin and Sunset Cruises Orange Beach Alabama | 1h 30min | 4.9 (284) | $39 | View |
 Alabama Gulf Coast Dolphin Cruise | 2 hours | 4.8 (1,665) | $28 | View |
 BIG FUN Dolphin Cruise & Sealife Experiece ORANGE BEACH ALABAMA | 2 hours | 4.9 (1,053) | $30 | View |
 2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach | 2 hours | 4.9 (615) | $48 | View |
 Orange Beach Sunset Sailing Cruise ADULT ONLY (13YRS+) | 2 hours | 4.9 (358) | $75 | View |
 Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar | 1h 30min | 4.9 (252) | $77 | View |