Dolphin Cruise: Meet Orange Beach's Resident Dolphins

Embark on a thrilling one-and-a-half-hour dolphin cruise in Orange Beach. Meet our resident dolphin pod, learn about their behaviors, and enjoy a fun-filled experience for the whole family.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Orange Beach - 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.
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Join us for a delightful 90-minute dolphin cruise and get an up-close view of our local dolphin pod. Our bay is home to between 50 and 70 dolphins, and over the years, we’ve become familiar with many of them by their distinctive dorsal fins. Onboard The Explorer, our 40-foot pontoon-style vessel, we will introduce you to these playful creatures. Dolphin…

Location
4673 Wharf Pkwy W
Wharf Parkway West
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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171aidano
Mar 4, 2026
Sunset Dolphin Tour - Experience of the lifetime and the crew made it better than ever!
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Marie_j
Feb 21, 2026
Dolphin Tour - 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.
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Quest55868176939
Oct 23, 2025
Awesome! We have done many dolphin/eco tours and this was one of the better ones. Captain Len, Bella & Elena were great! - Captain Len is knowledgeable and personable. His crew Bella & Elena were so pleasant! This is only our 2nd time in Gulf Shores and we are looking forward to next year and taking another cruise on the Explorer.
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Jamesnelsonh
Oct 16, 2025
Awesome Experience - Awesome experience! Highly enjoyed it! Everyone was great and made the experience that much better. I highly recommend it!
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L1173zorobertg
Oct 10, 2025
A Cruise Well Worth the Time and Money - The crew was excellent: Jonny, Bella, and Aileen (not sure I spelled it correctly). The ride was comfortable, saw lots of dolphins, the other passengers were pleasant. I’ve done other dolphin trips in Clearwater, FL which were enjoyable but this 2 hr trip was pleasingly relaxing.
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Lisar713
Oct 7, 2025
Dolphin sightings - We did the dolphin cruise and were not disappointed. Saw multiple dolphins. A couple right near the docks. The crew was awesome!
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Charles_o
Sep 22, 2025
Entertaining crew and... - Entertaining crew and very friendly. The captain knew right where to go to get the dolphins to surf the wake. Great time!
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Susanrp2020xq
Sep 21, 2025
awasome - This dolphin boat tour was the best The captain and the crew were amazing. We saw lots of dolphins and it was very interesting this one is highly recommended from the couple from Nebraska.
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Jane_k
Oct 19, 2025
Short and sweet - 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 !
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Sandykip
Oct 26, 2025
Just 'ok' - I was disappointed as I was expecting information on the area to include the dolphins. With the exception of the brochure's written information, very little was mentioned. On the plus side, toward the end, the other passengers to include my family enjoyed and danced to some lively music.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).