Top Alabama Water Tours

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.

Birmingham is known for its civil rights history, but matching landmarks to their significance can be difficult on a self-led tour. Visit notable locations, including the 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park, and the site of the 1961 Freedom Riders attack, and discover their history from your guide. Travel between sites with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, and benefit from the small-group size for a more intimate experience.

Bring an appetite to Mobile’s LoDa neighborhood for a gourmet tour that blends local history with treats from gumbo to crawfish and praline. It’s a delicious way to eat lunch without limiting yourself to one meal, and you’ll get a delicious look into the city’s cuisine while learning about three centuries of Mobile history.

Explore Birmingham without the hassle of planning and navigating on a historical highlights tour. In addition to providing stories you won’t find in guidebooks, your guide points out landmarks that visitors often miss if exploring on their own. Snacks, beverages, and air conditioning on board are included for your comfort and convenience.

The Orange Beach Islands are a must when you come to visit. Pop open whatever you’d like to drink and let our professional USCG Captain take you around the islands, see the wildlife and natural beauty of Orange Beach. With this 3 hour excursion, enjoy the entertainment of all the crowds and feed off that energy and enjoy yourself. When the Captains anchor off Bird Island, you can then enjoy the water or walk around the Island. It’s a great time! Be sure to bring plenty of Snacks and Drinks (Bring your own Beverages virgin or otherwise). We provide a cooler, ice, cups/shot glasses, bottle openers and bottled water. Booking cancellations or rebooking requests will not be permitted within 24 hours of your trip departure.

On our one-and-a-half-hour dolphin cruise, you’ll get an up-close view of our resident dolphin pod. Between 50 and 70 dolphins reside together in our bay, and by paying close attention to them over the years, we have named many of them. We know them by their unique dorsal fins and will introduce you to our water-loving friends when you cruise with us aboard the Explorer. The Explorer allows us to get as close as safely possible to the banks and the local marine and wildlife. Because the boat only needs 16 to 18 inches of water underneath, we can sneak into creeks and swamps where few other boats can go, providing you with a truly unique and memorable experience. Perfect for families or those just wanting a Dolphin-specific cruise in Orange Beach. Our expert guides can identify many of the resident dolphins and share fun facts about their behaviors, their habitat, and their relationships within the pod.

Enjoy a beautiful sunset while enjoying one of our signature cocktails! There’s no better way to end the day! Join us aboard our two-hour Orange Beach, AL dolphin and nature cruise. This cruise combines all the features of the dolphin cruise with extra floating time through the hidden creeks of the back bays. We spend the first hour locating and observing our local dolphin pod, and we spend the second hour in the estuaries. 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 maybe even an alligator or two. The Explorer allows us to get as close as safely possible to the banks and the local marine and wildlife. Because the boat only needs 16 to 18 inches of water underneath, we can sneak into creeks and swamps where few other boats can go, providing you with a truly unique and memorable experience.

Sail Away on Our Alabama Sunset Cruise End another perfect day in Orange Beach, AL with a sunset cruise! Our two-hulled sailboat offers a smooth, stable ride as we sail off into a gorgeous golden sunset. This two-hour sail is aboard the Cetacean, a 52-foot Hawaiian catamaran, and we skim along the waters of Orange Beach, Alabama and Perdido Key, Florida. Besides watching the stunning sunset, keep a lookout for marine life and coastal wildlife. We often see bald eagles, seagulls, herons, and osprey flying near the boat, schools of fish swimming underneath the boat, and a sighting of some of the dolphins in our resident pod. You cannot forget to bring a camera for this Gulf Shores sunset sail!

It is hard to beat an Orange Beach Sunset. If you're looking for a fun new thing to do in the area. There isn't much out there, more unique and relaxing than our beautiful tikis on the water when the sun goes down. Enjoy the fresh cool sea breeze cruising around Orange Beach and its "sheltered waters", with your favorite people, music and drinks. You might get lucky enough to watch dolphins play just a couple feet away.

The Best Dolphin Cruise in Alabama This is the Premier and by far the most popular cruise we offer. Our two-hour Orange Beach, AL dolphin and nature cruise combines all the features of the dolphin cruise with extra floating time through the hidden creeks of the back bays. We spend the first hour locating and observing our local dolphin pod, and we spend the second hour far up in the swamps. 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 maybe even an alligator or two. The Explorer allows us to get as close as safely possible to the banks and the local marine and wildlife. Because the boat only needs 16 to 18 inches of water underneath, we can sneak into creeks and swamps where few other boats can go, providing you with a truly unique and memorable experience.

Have you ever experienced a sailing adventure aboard a two-hull sailboat? Two hulls provide stability, ensuring we’re not leaning to one side which provides a smooth ride. Come enjoy a two-hour sail in Orange Beach aboard the Cetacean, a 52-foot Hawaiian catamaran. With the wind in our sails, the Cetacean skims along the waters of Orange Beach, Alabama and Perdido Key, Florida. While out sailing, watch the mesmerizing sight of wildlife in their natural habitat as schools of fish surround the boat, our playful dolphins come to say hello, and marine birds dive into the water for breakfast or lunch. We also often spot bald eagles, egrets, herons, osprey, and seagulls flying by! This relaxing Alabama cruise is perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends.

Looking for Things to do while visiting the Alabama Gulf Shores? Look no further, This is a great way to take in a different perspective of Orange Beach, AL and the surrounding areas. Take a couple hours out of your day and enjoy some great music, drinks of your choice with close friends cruising around the bay and islands of the Orange Beach, AL. It is beautiful, entertaining and one of a kind!..You wont be dissapointed.

Alabama has thousands of artificial reefs off shore which hold Red Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Vermillion Snapper, Lane Snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack and a variety of many other species. Red Snapper season is the most sought after time of year for fishing in OBA This trip is guaranteed to excite even the most avid angler!  Children and Teens will be thrilled when they hook up on a fish that may be larger than them!  This is also a great learning experience for new anglers, providing knowledge about the different types of tackle, bait and gear as well all the different species of fish the Gulf of Mexico has to offer. You will most certainly experience the beauty of the outdoors only seen by boat.  The Gulf is plentiful with Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Sharks and a variety of species sure to keep you entertained all day long. Blue Water Charters is the way to go! We marry premier service with this productive fishery to bring you one of the best saltwater experiences in the Gulf of Mexico!

Get an up close look at the lower Mobile-Tensaw Delta on this top kayaking tour that's perfect for all skill levels. Paddle through swamplands and check out local wildlife, including alligators, bald eagles and more. Learn about the diverse ecosystem from your friendly guide and gain a deeper appreciation for this local attractions. You'll learn about the history, geology and ecology as you navigate the waterways. This tour is ideal for children and families.

Come aboard the only Cycleboat in Alabama. This one-of-a-kind BYOB party boat is centered around a 12-station cycle bar and lounge in the bow of the boat. Passengers Bring their own Beverage, as we provide ice and a Sip-n-Cycle Souvenir Cup. We have a Rockville Sound System for passengers to connect with Bluetooth and keep the party rock'n. Our 90-minute cruise heads up and down the Alabama River and if you stop pedaling, no worries, we have a USCG Captain to keep the party Roll'n on the River.

This is a near shore bottom fishing adventure that will take you within eye sight of the beach, no more than 3 miles from the coast.  This is an excellent opportunity for those who have never experienced fishing in the Gulf of Mexico or any body of open water. Capt. will be targeting the multitude of near shore reefs and wrecks and will be focusing his efforts on Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper and Lane Snapper.  Don't be fooled because you may just hook up on the elusive "Cobia" or heavy hitter called the "Amberjack"  more predominantly known as the "Reef Donkey" and for good cause...as they will kick your buns. You will most certainly experience the beauty of the outdoors only seen by boat.  Keep your eyes open as the Gulf is plentiful with Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Sharks and a variety of many other sea creatures to assuredly keep you entertained all day long. You will either be on our 2018 22' Mako CC with 250 Verado - 4 max or our 2019 24' Sailfish with twin 150 Yamahas - 6 max

Spend a relaxing day hanging out and leaving the barbecuing to someone else. This private cruise, exclusively for your party, takes you to Robinson Island or the Dunes in Pensacola where your captain will cook you up some delicious burgers, sausages, and hot dogs right off the back of the boat.