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 - The experienced tour guide and captain highlight the area’s flora and fauna. Visitors might spot osprey and their nests, herons, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, among others! The Explorer enables us to approach the banks and local marine and wildlife as closely as safety permits.
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Join us for a delightful 90-minute dolphin cruise and experience a close encounter with 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, you’ll be introduced to these playful…

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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Jodie_b
May 16, 2026
Fun Cruise! - 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.
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Jill_o
May 9, 2026
Excellent! - The captain and crew were amazing!! Loved seeing the dolphins! We saw mamas and babies. They guarantee you will see dolphins.
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Jennifer_j
May 7, 2026
The crew was amazing! We... - 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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Kimhtex
May 6, 2026
Perfect day - Very fun. Captain and crew were knowledgeable about the area. Knew where to find the dolphins. Only 15 passengers. Perfect
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H4939ustaylorc
May 3, 2026
Amazing tour - Amazing staff!! So nice, funny, and informative. The crowd was a decent size. The price is worth the amount of dolphins and time we were there. An hour and a half seems long but I honestly wish we were there all day. Would recommend!
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Explorers2023aaa
Apr 16, 2026
Dolphin cruise - Easy access to the boat, friendly, knowledgeable crew. Lots of dolphins and wildlife. Great experience. Highly recommend
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Meghan_m
Apr 3, 2026
Dolphin Cruise - 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!!!
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Departure65735354452
Apr 1, 2026
Enjoyable Dolphin Cruise - We had an enjoyable trip, saw dolphins, and enjoyed the crew’s comments. It was convenient to leave from the Wharf area.
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Shavonne_m
Mar 26, 2026
The staff were very kind... - 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.
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Dreamer50686834166
Mar 29, 2026
DOLPHIN SURFING! - We have done this quite a few time and CAPTS always surf dolphins and what we always read on Grok or chat GDP that dolphins absolutely love surfing because like a playground and there’s no harm to the dolphins. They actually enjoy it. So my question is Why would you stop having the captains surf dolphin? Just curious because the captain we had was absolutely wonderful, friendly, and knowledgable in dolphin’s . CAPT SMITTY ! Was a great capt thank you. We still go out couple times a year.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).