Alabama Gulf Coast Dolphin Cruise
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Orange Beach, USA
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- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go in search of dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico on a cruise from Orange Beach. You can take in views of the Alabama coastline while spotting Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. See other native wildlife, including crabs and hermit crabs, and earlier tours may even get to have a water battle with other vessels.
- Enjoy the chance to get out on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico
- Watch dolphins swim next to the boat
- Multiple departure times make this tour suitable for any schedule
- Family-friendly activity in Orange Beach
What's Included
- Use of Life Jackets
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tiki & Raw Bar27844 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
We have 2 driveways at our address.. We are at the second driveway where you will see a big sign that reads Barometer Tiki & Raw Bar. If you do not see this sign, YOU HAVE TURNED TOO SOON. Please arrive at checkin 30 MINUTES prior to your cruise time and prepare for heavy traffic
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Cruise Orange Beach Dolphin Cruises
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- limited Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Children ages 0 years to 7 years are required by the Coast Guard to wear Life Jackets. We have the life jackets on board, but if you have your own and they are Coast Guard Approved, you are welcomed to bring it if you think your child will be more comfortable
- We require a 30 person minimum for cruise to operate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jackie_G
It is a fun thing t o do wirh family. I enjoyed the boat ride. The sunset was beautiful. I highly recommend this for family trip. I can mark this off my bucket list.
Reviews
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Judy_S, Aug 2026
Scheduled the dolphine cruise for the 3 o’clock time slot to get it rescheduled for 5:30.
Why have the 3 different time choices?
Showed up for the 5:30 time slot
There was no room to be outside has to
Sit inside by windows that didn’t open & was fogged over. No dolphins really one for a split second. Guy was nice we just wouldn’t have gone if we thought we had to sit inside like that.
I would pick a different charter next time
Brenda_B, Aug 2026
The boat is small, but the crew was helpful and informative and offered to take photos of our group. The entire crew was excellent!
Jenna_M, Aug 2026
This was awesome! Got to see lots of dolphins jumping in the water, from the comfort of the air conditioned cabin. There are also plenty of outdoor and rooftop seating options to get the boating experience. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be returning!!
Nancy_B, Aug 2026
Went on a sunset cruise and it was too hot to enjoy. The inside "air conditioning" was one pitiful vent blowing cool air. Finally found some dolphins.
TYNITA371_S, Aug 2026
The boat smells, it is outdated and inside was hot. The dolphins were amazing. The crew was extremely nice.
stan_j, Aug 2026
Very well planned trip, that was everything we planned it would be. The Captain, mate, and staff were very helpful and friendly.
Bonita_S, Aug 2026
The trip was great , we had a very good time.We were celebrating our yearly family reunion, great trip for all.
Michel_E, Aug 2026
It’s fun! We saw dolphins but… stand at the back of the boat and if you have little ones make sure you get a good spot to see!
Trejon_B, Aug 2026
Fantastic family experience. The boat is air conditioned, which is perfect for the summer. Overall a 10/10 experience!
Emily_S, Jul 2026
We had such an amazing experience! The captain & deckhands were friendly, knowledgeable, and laidback. We saw many dolphins and created a lasting family memory. Thank you!
Karen_W, Jul 2026
We had a fun time and saw quite a few dolphins. The crew was great! I would recommend using Alabama Gulf Coast Dolphin Tour
Emily_O, Jul 2026
We were not able to go on the cruise due to Tropical Storm Bertha. They reached out to let me know, but since we booked through Viator, they said we should get a refund through you. I didn’t like not having a way to contact the business to confirm and ask what was going on.
Tifani_H, Jul 2026
Amazing trip and they do work for tips and deserve every bit of it. Amazing crew! If you are short, sit closer to the back though.
Kimora_T, Jul 2026
If the weather looks sketchy, you will likely not see dolphins nor be refunded your money. However, the crew was very kind. It would have been nice if they just canceled due to weather rather than sailing a loop so they didn’t have to give refunds.
Erica_Z, Jul 2026
It took us a while to find the dolphins but to get to see them was quite an experience. But overall good.
Angela_V, Jul 2026
It was calm and great deck hands were great and told little jokes to keep occupied and entertained while captain was searching for dolphins. Highly recommend
Debra_B, Jul 2026
The BEST!! Great Guides. Relaxing ride. Fantastic Dolphins!! Great recommended for eating afterwards!
Briant_B, Jul 2026
The whole experience was great! The crew was awesome and very knowledgeable!! My whole family enjoyed the experience!! I would definitely recommend!!
We saw dolphins near, far, and they were even jumping through the waves behind the boat!!
They get 10/10
Cindy_A, Jul 2026
The gulf experience was good. The dolphins weren't very easily accessed, but crew worked hard to find us dolphins.
Trish_C, Jul 2026
The staff was absolutely amazing, made us all feel so welcome. The view was beautiful, we were able to see some dolphins so that made it the absolute best!
Kim_S, Jul 2026
Nice views, relaxing, did see a few dolphins! Cruise is organized. Staff is courteous. Good for any age group
holly_J, Jul 2026
It was very hot. They had no ac. We had a small child with us. He got extremely over heated. When we tried to go to the top of the boat to cool him off it was very crowed. People were sitting in the seats up top and were being rude about their view being blocked, but there was no choice of you wanted to cool off and not be in the cabin.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We have very good A/C in the cabin. Other customers decided to open the windows, which lets the cold air out. Sorry you were uncomfortable.
Tiffany_W, Jul 2026
You may not see anything right away. Sometimes the dolphins are playing somewhere else. If your boat speeds up watch the backside they love playing into waves and will surf in the wake. We had 3 and then even saw a baby playing on the side. It was a lot of fun. Watch out for pirates!!!
Bertha_S, Jul 2026
It was a nice trip around the gulf. We saw some dolphins following our boat. Met some wonderful people.
Courtney_S, Jul 2026
Great experience, family friendly atmosphere. we saw dolphins and enjoyed the sunset! Great hosts/captain too!
Tony_A, Jul 2026
The whole family had a wonderful experience and we are very happy that we got to see the awesome creatures up close. We were worried at first that we wouldn’t see any but we ended up seeing at least 8 different dolphins within the first hour.
Doug_C, Jul 2026
Great experience. Seen lots of dolphins and enjoyed the cruise. Great captain and first mate. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Valerie_W, Jul 2026
No awning coverage on top of the boat, no alcohol sold on the boat but there are non alcohol beverages. U can buy opened alcohol at the dock and bring on boat. Staff super friendly, most dolphins we have seen on one of these type tours.
Brittany_B, Jul 2026
Love the pool and outdoor bar, the staff and we friendly, the room was clean, whole process was easy
Tara_S, Jul 2026
It was amazing and my kids loved it
We’ve never been on a boat before and seeing the dolphins was so amazing I would recommend this to everyone
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