Dolphin Cruises & Tours

Gulf Shores-Orange Beach

Alabama

Featured Dolphin Cruises & Tours in Gulf Shores-Orange Beach

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are neighboring cities in Southern Alabama. These coastal towns are popular for family fun attractions and tours with a focus on watersports and beach activities. Some of the top things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach include deep sea fishing, parasailing, boat tours, and rentals. Besides tours and attractions, travelers love the coastal cuisine, nightlife, and local nature.

Head to The Wharf and hop aboard the Sunny Lady for a scenic cruise in search of dolphins on Orange Beach's favorite boat. The Sunny Lady's spacious rooftop deck and climate-controlled cabins provide plenty of cozy seating throughout and great visibility for optimal enjoyment and plenty of photo ops. Grab some refreshments at the snack bar or just relax as the boat makes the rounds in search of bottlenose dolphins and other marine wildlife among the waves. Book your spot on an OB classic today!

Orange Beach Dolphin & Sunset Cruises Aboard Sunny Lady

Head to The Wharf and hop aboard the Sunny Lady for a scenic cruise in search of dolphins on Orange Beach's favorite...

From start to finish best dolphin tour ever we saw soooo many and the crew made it even more exciting and we got to feed sea gulls hahahaha

Dolphin tour could t have been better

We took our teenagers on the dolphin cruise, and they loved it!  Lots of fun seeing the dolphins!

So much fun with the  family!

Great experience for the whole family!  Great crew and so exciting to see the dolphins swim beside the boat!

Must Do!!

Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruises at The Wharf

Embark on a dolphin tour and adventure out in search of dolphins. Cruise the local waterways as you listen to some island tunes. Relax on comfortable seating and soak up the beauty of Orange Beach's bountiful sunshine. Dolphin sightings are guaranteed and this trip is sure to please the whole family. Don't miss the boat, book your Southern Rose Dolphin Cruise today!

Southern Rose Dolphin & Sunset Cruises

Embark on a dolphin tour and adventure out in search of dolphins. Cruise the local waterways as you listen to some...

We had a great time on the cruise.  Captain was knowledgeable and friendly.  Staff was all very nice.  Saw lots of dolphins!!  Went for my mothers birthday and it was a huge hit with the whole family.  So much fun and would definitely do it again!

Excellent experience!  Highly recommend!

It was a cute ride and when another boat came alongside and stirred up a wake, the dolphins jumped up and swam beside us for a long time.  The Captain was sick that day but determined we were going to see the dolphins!

Finding the dolphins!

Our family throughly enjoyed our trip. The crew was just great. They made sure you saw dolphins.

Southern rose dolphin tours

Southern Rose Dolphin Trips and Parasailing

Spend the day searching for dolphins while listening to the calming sounds of the waves and tropical music from the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. A perfect idea for large groups and family outings. Enjoy a narrated tour on the local waterways while they sit back and listen to beach music, book today!

Caribe Cruiser Dolphin Tours Orange Beach

Spend the day searching for dolphins while listening to the calming sounds of the waves and tropical music from the...

This was our second trip this fall with Caribe Cruiser and Cot Larry and his lovely wife!  Again, fabulous!

Another fabulous dolphin trip!

Friendly hosts made sure we saw lots of dolphins!

Great Tour!

Caribe Marina

Explore the peaceful, meandering waterways of Orange Beach, Alabama with this Private Boating Excursion & Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise. Let Captain Matt and his lifelong experience on the water guide you around this beautiful ecosystem on his 24' Cobia center console. Learn all about the area's local wildlife and take in the sights and sounds of the day. Choose from morning, afternoon, and sunset departures for a customizable cruise experience. So sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of Alabama’s Gulf Coast with this Private Boating Excursion & Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise. Book today!

Private Boating Excursion & Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise

Explore the peaceful, meandering waterways of Orange Beach, Alabama with this Private Boating Excursion & Dolphin...

Booking was easy.  There was an issue with the time we booked but the captain was very nice called us and scheduled us another time that day. The experience was absolutely wonderful. Most amazing time we  have ever had.  captain Matt is experienced, very friendly, very knowledgeable,  very flexible,  we plan to book him for all our boating needs in the future. Highly recommend him

Dolphin excursion with captain Matt

Mr Matt was an AMAZING captain!!! We will definitely be back with him every year!! 
He knew all the spots for dolphins and gave us intel on hidden restaurant gems. Fabulous charter!!!

Worth it ;)

We booked a 2-hour private  dolphin tour with Matt and had an absolute blast! We were able to see many dolphins out in the  Gulf.  Matt was very friendly, flexible and easy-going. It was definitely the highlight of our trip! Would highly recommend

Highlight of our vacation!

Back Bay Charters

Sail through the smooth bays of Orange Beach on a Dolphin Sunset Cruise. Aboard the Explorer, you'll spot playful dolphins as you view a wide array of bird-life. Enjoy the sights and sounds alongside the ones you love as dolphins play around the boat. Cruise into the sunset and make the kind of memories that last a lifetime, book today!

Dolphin Sunset Cruise on the Explorer Orange Beach

Sail through the smooth bays of Orange Beach on a Dolphin Sunset Cruise. Aboard the Explorer, you'll spot playful...

The Sunset Dolphin Cruise was so much fun. Staff and captain were very accommodating and informative. We got some great pictures.

Amazing Dolphin Cruise!

This was truly an experiance. I would recommend to anyone thinking about booking with them. Not only dolphins, but lots of fun facts and things to see!

YES JUST YES

The friendly crew took great care of everybody and ensured a wonderful time was had by all.  It’s hard to beat sipping a cocktail while watching dolphin jumping around as the sun sets.  Would definitely go again and recommend to others.

Lovely evening!

Cetacean Cruises Dolphin & Sailing Tours

Hop aboard the Explorer and set your eyes on the natural beauty of Orange Beach! Learn interesting facts about the area and marine life that call the calm bay water their home. Search the area for birds and other wildlife indigenous to Coastal Alabama. The kids will have a blast when it's their turn to captain the boat! Book your Dolphin Daytime Tour On the Explorer Orange Beach today!

Dolphin Daytime Tour on the Explorer Orange Beach

Hop aboard the Explorer and set your eyes on the natural beauty of Orange Beach! Learn interesting facts about the area...

I have been on 2 of their sunset cruises and glimpsed a dolphin or two.  This tour was so much better.  Mutiple dolphins comming up out of the water.  Playing with their food and getting so close to the boat.

So many dolphins

This is our second trip with Captain Lin and crew! They are so knowledgeable about all kinds of estuarine wildlife.  While the highlight was the number of dolphins and how playful they were (we saw multiple jumps right beside the boat while we were sitting still,  we watched them playing with each other and catching fish), we also saw pelicans,  osprey, herons hunting! 

The crew members were so friendly and knowledgeable.  Cheyenne did a short lesson with the help of stuffed dolphins to teach the kids about dolphin calves. I love that it's a small boat that can go into shallow water.  We got to see so much more than the folks on the big boats!  We will definitely come back again!

Best dolphin cruise ever!

Grandma

Set sail for fun as you cruise the sparkling back bays of Orange Beach on a Dolphin Cruise. Sightsee pods of local Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and watch as these majestic and social creatures leap and play up close to the boat. Enjoy the sights and surroundings as your knowledgeable captain and crew pull up the crab trap and educate you on the local marine wildlife like the mesmerizingly beautiful blue crab. Experience breathtaking views on this pleasure cruise that whisks you into the Gulf of Mexico on calm days for stunning views of pristine white sandy beaches and the brilliant green glows of the Emerald Coast. Book today!

Cruise OB Dolphin Cruise

Set sail for fun as you cruise the sparkling back bays of Orange Beach on a Dolphin Cruise. Sightsee pods of local...

What a great event!   Even on a cold day it was great !

The crew was great, we saw alot of dolphins I would recommend this group to anyone.

Great experience

Yesterday we went for the sunset trip and we were glad that we saw many dolphins. On the bay side we could see a dolphin chasing our boat and was playing around towards the middle of the trip. Also while coming back we saw many dolphins going up and down. Suggest everyone to go for sunset trip at 5 pm

We saw dolphins

Cruise Orange Beach Dolphin Cruises

Take part in a sailing adventure like no other on this Orange Beach Sun & Sailing Tour aboard a beautiful 52-foot catamaran. Watch the fascinating  sight of wildlife in their natural habitat as schools of fish surround the boat. Enjoy your favorite beverage while listening to some great music and kicking back in style. Leave your care in the wind as you cruise through the calm water around Orange Beach. This relaxing Alabama cruise is perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends. Don't miss the boat, book today!

Orange Beach Sun & Sailing Tour

Take part in a sailing adventure like no other on this Orange Beach Sun & Sailing Tour aboard a beautiful 52-foot...

Had a great time   The staff was excellent

Catamaran dolphin cruise staff was welcoming upon entry, with great staff and personalities. They informed us of all the safety rules, served us with ease, and let us know they had a pretty good chance of finding us dolphins.  Music played in the background enabled a fun atmosphere, and the boat was captivating with the sails up.  Would love to go on an even longer cruise.  So much fun, and our whole group from 58 to 13 had a great time.  Couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Great Adventure on the Catamaran

Such a smooth ride on an amazing boat! We had a great time sailing on the Cetacean, and seeing a few dolphins up close was a nice bonus.

Smooth sailing!

Explore the bay at sunset on your very own private sightseeing tour and dolphin cruise. A scenic charter that includes up to 6 people per boat, this is the perfect opportunity to get out on the water and relax. Enjoy as your captain finds sociable dolphins that splash among the waves beside the boat. Bring your own 6-pack cooler aboard with beverages and snacks and have yourself an evening! Book yours today!

Private Sunset & Dolphin Cruise

Explore the bay at sunset on your very own private sightseeing tour and dolphin cruise. A scenic charter that includes...

5 Stars

Captain Don took us out on a private tour searching for Dolphins. He did not disappoint!  He’s very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We also got to meet “The Last of The Lake”, an unusual site. A great experience for my family
 Great memories were made!

Best Dolphin Captain Don

Our family and friends booked a private 2 hour sunset dolphin cruise with Captain Don on our beach vacation after Memorial Day and everyone had the best time! Captain Don was amazing - a very friendly and skilled captain. Our first hour was spent searching for and following dolphins around. We even got to see the dolphins play and jump in a double wake between two other boats! Boat was very nice and clean, and also spacious enough for all 6 of us to fit in the front of the boat so everyone was able to see the dolphins, sightseeing, and the sunset. Our second hour consisted of a boat ride around Ono Island and fantastic views of the sunset. A must-book for sure! Would be great for all ages.

Outstanding Private Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Gulf Island Charters

Join in on an educational and fun Eco Tour aboard The Explorer Orange Beach! Navigate the back bays of Orange Beach’s intracoastal waterway in search of dolphins. In addition to finding and educating you on the resident dolphin pods, the kids can become junior co-captains and assist with driving the boat! The captains know them by their unique dorsal fins and will introduce you to the water-loving friends when you cruise with them on the Explorer. The Explorer is equipped with a full-service cocktail bar and restroom so sit back, sip, relax, and book your dolphin cruise today!

Dolphin Eco Cruise on The Explorer Orange Beach

Join in on an educational and fun Eco Tour aboard The Explorer Orange Beach! Navigate the back bays of Orange Beach’s...

Entertaining fun and informative and the Captain and crew were wonderful

My trip with Cetacean Cruises was the ultimate fun!! 4 grandkids and myself were made to feel included by staff and Captain was outstanding. Drinks and snacks spotting dolphins and learning. Would di agsin.

Dolphin tour

It was so fun to keep a lookout for the dolphins, which we spotted several times! Cheyenne was a super hostess and the captain had great info on the area etc.

What fun on a beautiful day!

Treat your small group to a private daytime dolphin sightseeing cruise in Orange Beach. Sightseeing tours offer up-close views of marine life including sea turtles, birds, and the Gulf Coast's famous dolphins splashing in the waves. Slow down and enjoy the outdoors with some fresh air and familiarize yourself with landmarks along the Orange Beach waterfront. Book your Private Daytime Dolphin & Sightseeing Cruise now!

Private Daytime Dolphin & Sightseeing Cruise

Treat your small group to a private daytime dolphin sightseeing cruise in Orange Beach. Sightseeing tours offer up-close...

Had a private dolphin tour with Captain Don.  He was polite, informative but let us enjoy our time together as a family. And he found us all the dolphins!!!! Exciting and recommend them!

Captain Don is great!

Even if we hadn't found the dolphins it would have been worth the money, for the boat ride and seeing the sunset. It was so much fun.

Worth every penny

We had a blast. Unfortunately our trip was cut a little short due to lightning but other than that it was fun!!

Fun!!

Combine the excitement of a Craigcat boat with the fun of a guided dolphin tour on your next trip to Orange Beach. Craigcat compact sport boats are like go-karts on the water! With a local guide, guests will receive a custom excursion in the local waterways in search of local marine wildlife. This small-group experience is ideal for adventure seekers in search of a unique and personal activity, book today!

Guided Dolphin Tour on Craigcat Boats in Orange Beach

Combine the excitement of a Craigcat boat with the fun of a guided dolphin tour on your next trip to Orange Beach....

This was our 2nd experience on a Craigcat Boat and I would say this one was even better than our first time even though we enjoyed that one a lot also but I did like that this one had only 2 boats going out at a time plus the tour guide boat so a total of 3 boats and that they had walkie-talkies so he could talk to us during the tour telling us what was going on and we could hear or ask questions if we couldn’t and we could have a little fun with it in the areas we could and seeing the dolphins.  He was a great tour guide

Craigcat Boat

This was the only excursion that we did while in Gulfshores/Orange Beach. It was both enjoyable and informative The owner of the company was our guide and he was a supper nice guy. The CraigCat was fun to drive and made our day very relaxing I would highly recommend this to anyone who is in the Gulfshores area.

Although we didn’t see any dolphins on a crowded weekend, we had a fun time! We enjoyed listening to the points of interests being pointed out as we motored around the bay!

Fun time!

Orange Beach Cat Boat Tours

Enjoy a comfortable private dolphin excursion with your family and friends in Orange Beach, Alabama! Glide along the bay as you keep an eye out for the local dolphins swimming beneath the water or jumping above the waves. As you cruise around, look at your surroundings and admire the beautiful sights of Orange Beach. If there is time, take a dip in the water and swim around with your family to have fun and cool off. Create lifelong memories and book your family dolphin excursion today!

Orange Beach Private Family Dolphin Excursion

Enjoy a comfortable private dolphin excursion with your family and friends in Orange Beach, Alabama! Glide along the bay...

We had our first vacation to the Gulf Shores and we’re looking for family friendly activities when we came across the Dolphin Tours. Our son is autistic so we felt like a private tour may have been easier for everyone and we could not have been more pleased. Adrienne was just wonderful. He was great with both of our kids. Super pleasant, knowledgeable and was just great to talk to.  We got to see a handful of dolphins and got some great pictures. He even gave us some local dinner recommendations (Tin Top restaurant was GREaT). Top notch service and would definitely recommend. If we ever come back; we will be sure to visit again.

Excellent

SNS Outdoors

Climb aboard a stylish boat for this Private Sunset Cruise. Journey through the sparkling and sheltered waters of the Intracoastal in comfort and style while searching for dolphin pods. As you cruise around, look at your surroundings and admire the beautiful sights of Orange Beach. Learn the history of the area, as well as dolphin facts, while viewing the glorious sunset. Come on this one-of-a-kind dolphin sunset cruise with your family, and make some lasting memories!

Private Family Dolphin Sunset Cruise

Climb aboard a stylish boat for this Private Sunset Cruise. Journey through the sparkling and sheltered waters of the...