Dolphin & Wildlife Kayak Experience: Gulf Shores
4.8
38 Ratings
Gulf Shores
Immerse yourself in a coastal wilderness and get up close to Gulf Shores' Bottlenose Dolphins on a thrilling kayak experience. Learn about their life, history, and communal nature.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 4159 Co Rd 6 - The Dolphins & Wildlife Kayak Experience immerses you in a coastal wilderness and one of the prettiest classrooms on earth. Throughout the experience, we will watch for and learn about Gulf Shores’ Bottlenose Dolphins in their natural environment from the intimate, unobtrusive, and non-threatening vantage point of a kayak.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • All kayaking gear provided
  • Professional guide service
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Just a short distance away from the lively Gulf Shores, lies the opportunity for the Dolphins & Wildlife Kayak Experience, submerging you into a coastal wildlife sanctuary and one of the most beautiful natural classrooms in the world. Throughout this adventure, we focus on observing and understanding Gulf Shores’ Bottlenose Dolphins from the discrete, respectful, and safe perspective of a kayak, while venturing in regions preferred by dolphins. Despite their wild nature which can sometimes make these dolphins hard to locate, the excitement of encountering these glorious creatures up close when they decide to exhibit themselves is an unparalleled experience. Whether we’re able to spot them or not, you’ll gain a heightened appreciation, comprehension, and newfound knowledge of dolphins, as we delve into their existence, history, feeding habits, smartness, and social behaviors.

Location
4159 Co Rd 6
County Road 6
Oyster Bay Marina 4159 County Road 6 Gulf Shores, AL 36542 The restaurant here is closed, but the riverbank behind the restaurant is one of the most perfect locations for launching a kayak tour. The gate will be open 30 minutes prior to tour departure times. Plenty of parking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(38 Ratings)
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Jacob_s
Jun 11, 2024
Great trip! - Although we didn’t get to see any dolphins the trip was great! There was plenty of wild life to watch including a couple alligator sightings. The tour guides were fun and very informative.
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Rebecca_d
May 7, 2024
Class trip - Steven was an excellent guide. Very informative, took his time and made sure no one was left behind. Our group of 1 senior over 70, 3 adults and 7 13-14yr olds had an amazing time on the water. Wild life is very unpredictable, so no dolphins or alligators. We did see alligator tracks, raccoon, and some other animal tracks that we were told about. Don’t remember name (big rat like). It is a wonderful memory for these kids on their class trip. Thank you
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Tinap2003
Apr 25, 2024
Educational - Jacob was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and history. Enjoyable even though the dolphins were hiding, no siting for us.
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Katrina_a
Apr 21, 2024
Sun and fun - Guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Fun time. Saw dolphins before leaving on the trip and during the trip, along with osprey, heron, and eagle. Good length of time, worth the money.
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Luann_u
Apr 21, 2024
Great day one of our favorites - Seeing the dolphins and wild life. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and wild life. We will book again
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Jeannene_e
Apr 14, 2024
Highlight of vacation! - We had a great time ; the guides were laid back and full of information about the area and environment. Kayaking is a favorite activity of mine in Colorado; this 3 hour tour did not disappoint.
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Forrest_p
Apr 6, 2024
Nice trip! - The guide was great and of course the wildlife and scenery were fantastic!!!! Would like to have seen manatees, but we understood that it is too early in the season.
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Douglas_r
Mar 31, 2024
Fun - Had fun. Lots of paddling. Guild was knowledgeable and very entertaining. Seen lots of wild life including baygulls.
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Jelbutle
Mar 30, 2024
Always a good day when you’re on the water - We had a great kayak trip with Chris. Even though it kicked our butts! The three hour experience was fun and moved along quickly. We appreciated the education and things we learned about the area. The time on the beach was a perfect mini adventure for my 6 year old daughter.
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Kevin_c
Mar 16, 2024
Good trip - Enjoyable trip. We saw a large number of dolphins. Didn’t realize that they were tandem kayaks but that was ok.
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