Orange Beach Dolphin Cruise: Sunset and Wildlife Tour

Experience the beauty of Orange Beach, AL on a sunset dolphin and nature cruise. Sip on signature cocktails while observing local wildlife and exploring hidden creeks. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Orange Beach - Dolphin sightings are guaranteed! As we seek our local dolphin pod, we will navigate the scenic back bays of Orange Beach, Alabama. Our knowledgeable tour guide and captain point out the local flora and fauna. You may see osprey and their nests, herons, bald eagles, and red-tailed hawks. The Explorer allows us to get as close as…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

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 aboard The Explorer, our 40’ Pontoon Style Vessel, This cruise combines all the features of the dolphin cruise with extra floating time through the hidden creeks of the back…

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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Suzanne
Aug 24, 2025
Sunset cruise - Fun boat ride, saw plenty of dolphins. The sunset cruise was pretty. They provided chips and had alcohol to purchase. The staff was very friendly. We enjoyed our visit
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M343rutiffanyr
Aug 17, 2025
Best experience ever! - My boyfriend and I had a great time on the dolphin sunset cruise. The host and captain was very nice. Well do again when I visit Alabama again.
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Ramge104
Aug 10, 2025
Dolphins - The captain and crew were amazing. The dolphins 🐬 were also amazing. It was the best part of our trip. Diffently will plan to do thos again
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Sydney_c
Jul 30, 2025
You will want this cruise!!! - This was a 20/10 experience! Not only did we get to see several dolphins but the crew on the boat was phenomenal! The captain was so great with my 3 kids. They got to “drive” the boat for a photo opportunity and honk the horn! They loved that part. They all made sure we knew where the dolphins were to get good photos. They took pictures of our family and everyone’s families when the sun started to set.
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Kathy_a
Jul 27, 2025
Captain Johnny and the... - Captain Johnny and the servers were awesome They made my birthday a memorable day. I highly recommend the Cretacian at sunset.
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Anthonybh6103lz
Jul 27, 2025
Sunset Dolphin Cruise - Outstanding tour. Was able to observe several dolphins and included one baby. The nature part of the tour was very interesting. Crew was knowledgeable and friendly.
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Aubrey_r
Jul 25, 2025
Amazing will definitely go again - An excellent time with an amazing upbeat crew who made the trip exciting for even the smallest of us.
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Jbtotherow
Jul 19, 2025
Amazing Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise! - We had an unforgettable experience with Cetacean Cruises Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Captain Lynn was knowledgeable and skilled, navigating us smoothly while pointing out the best wildlife spots. We were lucky enough to see so many dolphins up close, and even spotted a variety of beautiful birds along the way. The crew, Justine and Alayna, were so friendly and fun and made everyone on board feel welcome. They answered all our questions, shared fun facts about the area and the animals, and made the entire trip feel personal and engaging. Whether you’re a local or visiting the area, this is an absolute must-do. It’s the perfect mix of adventure, education, and relaxation on the water. We’ll definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Brooke T.
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45djn
Aug 7, 2025
Relaxing Getaway Cruise - We arrived with a very short wait. Upon boarding the captain went over some rules but kept it light and fun for all passengers. Going into the water we got to see huge sculptures put in the water, a heron nest with a heron sitting in it, plenty of other bird sightings, and upon heading back was greeted by several dolphins. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing with light music playing and a full service cocktail bar! This was an adventure we did on an engagement trip and is a must see anytime we are back in town!
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Brenda_w
Jul 21, 2025
Good hit could have been great with Dolphin sightings - We were upgraded to the larger much better yacht. That was a win. Didn't see but one baby dolphin after two hours but the ride was relaxing. Wish we'd known we could bring snacks -not alcohol- which was the only thing mentioned. But we bought snacks onboard even though would have preferred something different. Glad there were very few kids on our boat. Next time - will reserve the bigger yacht to start and come better prepared for the ride.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).