Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Orange Beach, USA

Great choice

20+ bookings last month.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Kim_L ·

May 2026

This was a great tour. Captain Smitty and crew were amazing. There were great jokes, nice drinks both alcoholic and non. We saw several dolphins during the tour. I would definitely recommend this boat! Oh! I had to change the reservation suddenly and they were very accommodating.

· Jennifer_J ·

May 2026

The crew was amazing! We saw a lot of dolphins and they showed us other wildlife as well. We were not out on the water that long before the captain found the dolphins. It was a great ride and will be doing it again when we return!!

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Overview

Set sail on the waterways around Orange Beach for a fun and informative dolphin-watching tour. Get up close to a pod of dolphins, that have been observed for years, and learn their names. Your captain also tells you how to identify them and observe their behaviors while you sail along the coast.

Learn about the local ecosystem from your captain
Spot other wildlife like bald eagles and alligators
The shallow-water boat can access creeks and swamps
Take in the views of Orange Beach from the water

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Alcoholic Beverages

Full-service cocktail bar available for purchase. Bring valid ID

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

4673 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

4673 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA

Itinerary

Orange Beach

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum of 18 pounds in order to board. Infants weighing less than 18 pounds will not be permitted to board.
Strollers are not permitted.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 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

Karen_M

The crew, Scott, Justine and Monica, were fantastic! They went out of their way to make sure everyone enjoyed the experience. We saw multiple dolphins, and birds. Scott did a great job of engaging with the kids on board. I liked that this boat was smaller. I felt like we could have better views of the dolphins. I will definitely use this group again if I return to Orange Beach.

Reviews

4.8

based on 429 reviews

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Definitely book again!

Roxanne_S, Jun 2026

Super nice captain and crew! They found so many dolphins for us to see 🩵 The children were extra excited.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Roxanne, thank you for joining us. We are so glad you enjoyed the cruise. We hope to have you join us again soon.

Fun tour

Kim_L, May 2026

Amazing tour. Fun guides! The drinks were well worth the price. We had a blast and saw several dolphins.

Response from Host, May 2026

Kim, thank you for visiting with us and sharing your great experience. We hope you can join us again soon.

Great tour

Kim_L, May 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

Kim, we are happy you had a great trip with Captain Smitty and Crew. We hope to have you join us again soon.

Fun Cruise!

Jodie_B, May 2026

Fun trip out onto the water! If you worry about getting motion sick, this is a smooth ride. You can move about the boat, and it was fun to go to the front and get a good look at the dolphins.

Response from Host, May 2026

Jodie, we are happy to hear you had a great time. We hope to see you again soon.

Excellent!

Jill_O, May 2026

The captain and crew were amazing!! Loved seeing the dolphins! We saw mamas and babies. They guarantee you will see dolphins.

Response from Host, May 2026

Jill, thank you for joining us. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your cruise with the Captain and Crew. Please come back and visit with us again soon.

The crew was amazing! We...

Jennifer_J, May 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

Jennifer, thank you for joining us. We are so happy to hear you had a great cruise with the crew. We hope to have you back to join us again soon.

Dolphin Cruise

Meghan_M, Apr 2026

Our family had a great time on the dolphin cruise, both my kids 12 and 6 had such a fun time. The crew was amazing!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Meghan, we are so happy you joined us. We love to hear you and your family had a wonderful time. Please come back and see us again soon.

The staff were very kind...

Shavonne_M, Mar 2026

The staff were very kind and knowledgeable. Not an over crowded boat ride like some of the other events. We got to see a couple dolphins not as many as we were hoping to see.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Happy to hear you had a good cruise and the crew did a great job for you. Come back and see us again soon.

Little Disappointing

Michael_B, Mar 2026

Hit or miss to actually see or view the dolphins . Saw more inland fishing or from our beachfront condo

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Micheal, I’m not sure that is an accurate depiction of our cruise. We had many customers on the same cruise with positive experiences. Thanks for your input.

Dolphin Tour

Marie_J, Feb 2026

Took our grandchildren to see the dolphins, saw only two but the sailing and crew were great. The kids want to make it an annual event.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Marie, we are so glad you enjoyed your cruise with us. We hope you get a chance to visit with us again.

Short and sweet

Jane_K, Oct 2025

Boat holds less people than other offerings, making it much less crowded and maximizing viewing opportunities. It seems like we saw the same 2 dolphins over and over again!! Our 2 year old grandson enjoyed it and we felt was very safe in the boat !

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Jane, we are happy to hear you had a wonderful cruise. Please come visit again soon

Entertaining crew and...

Charles_O, Sep 2025

Entertaining crew and very friendly. The captain knew right where to go to get the dolphins to surf the wake. Great time!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for joining us. We love hearing you had a wonderful time. Visit with us again soon.

Pleasant experience overall

Jennifer_H, Sep 2025

Not too crowded on the boat, so plenty of room to look around for dolphins. Admission price was reasonable. Staff were friendly and engaging, making everyone feel welcome. The captain of the ship was able to collaborate with a nearby boat by agreeing to help make waves that some dolphins rode behind us, which made the ride all the more worth it. It was a real treat.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for joining us. We love hearing you had a wonderful time. Visit with us again soon.

Great captain and crew!...

Natalie_D, Sep 2025

Great captain and crew! We saw dolphins right out the gate and the kids had a great time! Would totally go again

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for joining us. We love hearing you had a wonderful time. Visit with us again soon.

Fun Cruise

Jennifer_D, Sep 2025

My husband and I had an enjoyable time, despite the downpour. The captain was very entertaining and his assistants were very friendly. I was excited to see the dolphins in their natural habitat. Plan to do it again tomorrow with our children.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for joining us. We love hearing you had a wonderful time. Visit with us again soon.

Exceptional

Chiquita_D, Sep 2025

This was one of the best experiences I had, staff were friendly, nice, and knowledgeable. The boat was clean and staff also made sure to keep everyone engaged.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for joining us. We love hearing you had a wonderful time. Visit with us again soon.

Saw many dolphins in...

Janis_S, Aug 2025

Saw many dolphins in groups. Some chasing the boat. The weather and breeze were perfect. Good music was an added bonus!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Janis, thank you for joining us. We are glad to hear it was a great cruise. Come back and visit us again soon.

So much fun!

Preston_W, Jul 2025

This was so much fun! We saw tons of dolphins, including a momma and baby who came right up to the boat to play. Captain Lynn was so funny and informative. And Justine and Monica were so helpful and fun! We all had a great time!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for joining us! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and appreciate you acknowledging our amazing team. We hope to see you again soon!

Awesome Adventure Cruise!

Kara_M, Jul 2025

Everything about this trip was so much fun, everything from the Captain Schmitty and his kind hard working deckhands— to the dolphins and wildlife spotting. Even the music playing was top notch. 10/10 would recommend and go again!