The tour was interesting and the guides were humorous and kind. The boat was a piece of crap. It is…read morea large pontoon with a plywood roof and rows of inward-facing hard bench seats. What is the point of a tour when the seats face inward? Why is there no padding? It would be more comfortable to drive a Mexican school bus along the causeway. Not great for 90 minutes and I can only imagine how trying it is for three hours. No way I could go back unless they change the seats. Absolutely must have some semblance of padding and backrests, and face forward or outward.

It's my anniversary weekend so I booked us a couple of spots on the Delta Explorer as a surprise…read moreadventure for my hubby. He's a huge history buff and they were doing the Civil War cruise today. We boarded the large pontoon at Blakeley State Park and set off down the Tensaw River, then doubled back down the Apalachee and Blakeley Rivers, for an hour and a half trip led by Captain Steve, and two very knowledgeable Blakeley Park Rangers, Mike and Brian. Along the way, we learned about the forts that were built to protect Mobile as we passed the sights of major battles of Fort Blakeley and saw where Forts Tracy and Huger once stood. We could see the remnants of the walls of Fort Huger, which was built on a mound in the marshes near where the Blakeley River flows into Mobile Bay. The sight of Spanish Fort was not preserved and now has a subdivision built where it once stood. On the two screens on the boat, they displayed a power point presentation featuring the Union Generals and their troops, the maps of the battles, and the underwater torpedos. We also learned about the extensive research on these lesser known, nonetheless, important battles of the Civil War, as they led to the fall of Mobile on April 12, 1865. While aboard, we watched and eagle chase an osprey, a flock of pelicans, and another lone pelican that decided to give us an up close and personal look at him, as if he were a plant by the Explorer crew to remind us that they also host a birding cruise. In addition to the Civil War cruise and birding cruise, they host a sunset cruise, port of Mobile cruise, an adventure cruise, a luncheon cruise, and a Bottle Creek Mound cruise. The pontoon is equipped with a restroom, more than enough life jackets for everyone on board, and the boat and Captain meet the Coast Guard requirements. We were in good hands. We only paid $27 per person and it was well worth it. The cruise was so fun and relaxing, we're already taking about taking the port cruise, sunset cruise and the Bottle Creek Mound cruise. The cruises are set up through Blakeley State Park, and they post information about them on their Facebook page and website if you're interested in going on a boating adventure.

My family had a great time fishing with Captain Patric. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and did a…read moregreat job guiding us. We caught 35+ fish which is more than we have on any other charter. We caught lot of redfish along with some drum, croakers, and a speckled trout.

Patric is an fantastic guide. He knows so much natural history and makes fishing really fun. He…read moreworks with the local scientists and helps with their research projects to give back. Highly recommend for a trip.

Mobile Yacht Club is the second oldest yachting organization in the United States…read more The view from the club is the finest on Mobile Bay, and the food is second to none. From the finest steak you can get, to the abundance of fresh LOCAL seafood, you will not be disappointed. The deep water access to the very protected marina, offers guest the sense of security you want when docking your vessel. They offer climate controlled shower and restroom facilities, as well as a saltwater pool and a 500' pier.

Delicious food, wonderful staff and a beautiful view of Mobile Bay!!! Definitely recommend you…read moregiving it a try!!!

Bienville Bites Food Tours, guided by Chris, delivers exceptional kindness and…read morehospitality--particularly memorable during my visit to The Noble South, a standout Southern farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Mobile. Chris crafted a warm experience. Chris's kindness and attention to detail set him apart. The atmosphere is relaxed yet welcoming, and his team consistently goes above and beyond--from handling my unpredictable situation with grace, he was great. The Noble South, where the delightfully rustic, Southern-inspired menu made a lasting impression. The farm-to-table concept shines with high-quality dishes--whether shrimp and grits or inventive vegetable sides--all in a beautiful, open space flooded with natural light. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, and the restaurant's cozy atmosphere complemented the delicious food. If you want a taste of Mobile's best food--paired with local history and genuine Southern kindness--Chris's Bienville Bites is a must. The Noble South alone is worth the price and Chris's personal touch make it unforgettable.

Date night with Chef Tony Reynolds‍ Mesquite Smoked &…read moreBraised short rib over cheesy mozzarella polenta paired with a charcuterie and an Alabama mule. The presentation was great, it was on the rooftop of the battlehouse and we got to see the presidential suite. Definitely recommend Bienville Bites Food Tours!

Nice place to fish, has a marina for boats and kayaks, just be careful when boating, there are slow…read moremoving manatees in the water. We saw a bull shark, three dolphins, and an alligator sunning himself by the waters edge a little further away. The pelicans seem kind of aggressive, so just be careful. Huge fish everywhere in the water! Nice areas to BBQ and picnic, but I saw no grills, so you will have to bring your own. The restrooms are closed, but there are two port-a-potties in an enclosure in the middle of the marina parking area.

We had the worst experience with George's pop and shop boat store…read more We bought our boat a few weeks ago and had issues from the start. They took 2 weeks to install a trolling motor. During that time they didn't call to give us updates, they actually seemed annoyed when we called to receive updates. 7 days in we decided to picked up the boat anyways even though the trolling motor was still not installed. They said they had a boat show that they prioritized before getting to our boat and asked us to bring it back the following week. When we took it home we were just happy to have our boat and didn't notice that they'd handed it over to us without it being detailed (it was very dirty), the gas tank wasn't calibrated, and they didn't fill the gas tank and on top of that the trolling motor was still not installed. After the weekend we brought our boat back and gave them a list of everything we'd notice. They said they would take care of it. Another week went by without updates and finally my husband called by the end of the week and they told us it was ready. It wasn't. The only thing they did was install the trolling motor and they installed it with two starter batteries instead of a deep cycle batter. The gas tank to this day is not calibrated, the boat still dirty and they kept our boat brush that we had just purchased for the boat. We've decided to take our boat home and to get it fixed elsewhere. To avoid further stress and headaches. If this was a used boat, it would be more understandable but it's an almost 90k BRAND NEW boat. The mechanic was kind but besides him, it was the worst customer service we've ever received. We're highly disappointed with our purchase. We wish we would've gone to a regular boat dealership. I would give negative stars if I could.

In the process of purchasing a New Tidewater. So far, George and his family have been extremely…read morefriendly and helpful! I will update my review when o get home with my new boat!

We went on the Delta Tour with Jimbo Meador. Our group was one senior, two adults, a teenager, and…read moretwo little ones. Everyone was kept entertained for the entirety of the experience. He was very kind, knowledgable, and fun. We would definitely do this again - and recommend to anyone with a group of all ages.

Alligator Alley is a topnotch destination for visitors in the area. The grounds are clean, the…read morestaff are friendly and helpful, and it is so much fun! Lots of easy to walk paths for those wondering about accessibility. The bathrooms were clean, there was a snack stand, and lots of seating. The gift shop is also super cute. This was a highlight of our trip to the Gulf Shores area. We bought the $22 food buckets for our two kids. Well worth it. It was so fun watching the alligators eat the food. The alligators have so much space to roam, but they tend to stick where the snacks are. We loved the short walk to the swamp area. So many big alligators! We watched the 1pm show and it was great! It was a little cold on the day we went so it took some encouraging to get the alligators to pop out of the water. The guy doing the show was very educational and funny. There was ample parking available as well. We had so much fun!

This was one of the highlights of our vacation, as my fiancé goes crazy over Gators and Crocs…read more There are tons of Gators to see as well as Longhorns! The cashiers and trainers are all kind and we loved talking with them. This was also the first sanctuary we've gone to that actually feels like one. The property was immaculate and very detailed with natural plants. All the animals are greatly taken care of and their environment did not look unclean or unnatural. We highly suggest to visit.