Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us for a one-and-a-half-hour dolphin cruise and enjoy an up-close look at our resident pod. Between 50 and 70 dolphins call our bay home, and over the years we’ve gotten to know many of them by their unique dorsal fins. Aboard The Explorer, our 40' pontoon-style vessel, we’ll introduce you to these playful friends. Dolphin sightings are guaranteed—if you don’t see any, your next trip is free! This experience is perfect for families or anyone looking for a dolphin-focused adventure in Orange Beach. Our knowledgeable guides can identify many of the dolphins and share fun facts about their behavior, habitat, and relationships within the pod.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not
- Full-service cocktail bar available for purchase. Bring valid ID
Itinerary
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 more! The Explorer allows us to get as close as safely possible to the banks and the local marine and wildlife.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 438 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5dolphins
loved it dolphins where following the boat all the kids loved it
53 sisters see LOTS of dolphins
Enjoyed the cruise with my 2 sisters (all senior citizens). Captain Smitty and our cruise director (didn’t get his name 😞) were excellent. Even though we didn’t use the food/drink service the bar tender did an excellent job serving the other guests. We saw many dolphins and were entertained by the crew the entire trip. Highly recommend. Our trip was on Aug 19 at 3:30 PM
4Good dolphin viewing experience
Price for this cruise was reasonable, they offer drinks and snacks during the cruise at pretty reasonable prices and they don’t push them terribly. The crew works to ensure you get good dolphin sightings. They offer cooling towels for little ones to use if they get hot. The only thing I’m docking a point for is that they require gratuity when you book. I would have been more inclined to leave a bigger tip at the end of the trip.
5Wonder experience definitely worth the money!!
Was such a great crew and Captain!! Very patient with all my great grand kids he and his crew answered them with patience!! It’s a smaller boat but so personable I would definitely recommend them any day of the week and if I ever come back, I’d go again you can’t go wrong with this captain and his crew❤️❤️❤️
1We only saw 1 dolphin,...
We only saw 1 dolphin, which did not jump out of the water. Two very disappointed children. Although, the staff and captain were wonderful!
5A must do for any age
This is a great way to spend a couple of hours. Our captain took a little more time just to make sure we got to see plenty of dolphins. They even offer on board drinks and even a few dad jokes. You can’t beat the price for a great time.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 36 travellers
- Operated by
- Cetacean Dolphin & Sailing Cruises
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum of 18 pounds in order to board. Infants weighing less than 18 pounds will not be permitted to board.
- Strollers are not permitted.
How it compares in Orange Beach
- Its from-price is 63% below the median of the 29 experiences we list in Orange Beach.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 29.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Orange Beach
Orange Beach is a Gulf Coast resort town in Alabama, with white quartz-sand beaches, a busy marina and quiet bays and bayous behind the dunes.
Orange Beach lies on a barrier island along Alabama's short Gulf Coast, next to Gulf Shores and a few kilometres from the Florida line. The beaches are made of fine white quartz sand, washed down from the Appalachian Mountains, and are backed by dunes of sea oats and tall condominiums. Behind the town, Wolf Bay and Perdido Bay open into calm water for boating.
