Our whole family had a wonderful morning on the dolphin cruise. Great staff members, fun and…read morefamily friendly environment. We would return and will be telling any friends coming to visit Orange Beach or Gulf Shores to put this at the top of their list.

The most amazingly fun and family friendly experience. You will NOT regret it. We saw several…read moredolphins and some even surfed our boat waves. My kids had a blast with water wars and the sea creatures they got to see and hold. The men working the boat were the best; kind, knowledgeable, fun and engaging. Book your cruise!

This was so much fun! It's a family business. They take 2 boats out to attract the dolphins to…read moreplay in between them. Smaller boat than some of the others but we appreciated that it was not so crowded. We all had a great time.

Everything said by other reviewers is true! Great family outing, we did the 5:30 (just about…read moresunset) cruise and it was a great time out on the water. Highly recommend!!

You will not regret going fishing with Captain James. All you have to do is call Erica and she will…read moreget you all set up for a great day on the water. Make sure to mention to her though if you're celebrating a special occasion (birthday, anniversary) because she will definitely make it even more special for you. I mean, have you ever had a fishing charter provide you with a birthday cake? Personally, I'm not super into fishing but my husband is and I still had an amazing time. After fishing, he took us to the Florabama where we were able to actually get in the water and also have some drinks and food. Blue Water Charters is your one stop shop for accommodation/ dining recommendations while you're in town. Plus it really is such a great day out on the boat. I'll never book with anyone else while I'm in the area.

From the owner: We love fishing and sharing our fishery with others. Living on Ono Island has given us a great…read moreopportunity to become very familiar with both inland and offshore fisheries so our guests will be assured to have the best possible experience for themselves, friends and family. We offer a huge variety of fishing trips that are perfectly suited to anglers of all ages and abilities! As for the species on offer, get ready to come face-to-gills with anything from the elusive "Cobia" to the "Amberjack" more commonly known as the "Reef Donkey" when you hook up on one of these bad boys, you will quickly understand the reason behind the nickname. Vermillion, Lane and Mangrove Snapper are also on the A listers, as well as Triggerfish, Grouper and of course the famous Red Snapper that this area has become well known for. Inshore fishing? You will enjoy the beauty and serenity this area has to offer and have a great time hooking up on some Redfish, Speckled Trout, White Trout, Black Dum, Flounder and lots more. So if you are looking for one of the best saltwater experiences that this side of the Gulf has to offer, then Blue Water Charters warmly welcomes you on board. With an experienced U.S.C.G Captain at the helm, you will soon find out why Orange Beach, AL and Blue Water Charters, are known as being one of the hottest fisheries and charter experiences around.

We had a wonderful morning on the water. The captains were great at finding the dolphins and…read moreencouraging them to "play" in the waves between boats. Ice water and capri suns were ice cold for $1. The boat also had a marine toilet, which came in handy at with kiddos who "didn't need to go" while at the marina. This was our 3rd tour over the years. Priced well. Highly recommend.

Saw lots of dolphins on our cruise. Staff was awesome. Much more reasonable cost than some of…read morethe other dolphin cruises.

Out of all the tours in the area, this has to be the best one! Captain Glenn was so great, and he…read moreaccommodated our family very last minute. Cruising around and stopping to swim and explore. This is truly a create your own experience, and it's so worth it!!! BYOB, packed our own lunch, and Captain took care of the rest! We plan on doing this every time we come back to area!! Would give more stars if I could!!!

Great chill experience. Captain is great. We tried to go a second time but our group was too large…read moreand he referred us to a competing boat. While we enjoyed the other trip as well, definitely liked hammock time tiki tour the best.

This was the most wonderful cruise I have ever been on. Could not recommend it more. When the…read moredolphin expert was faced with a challenging dolphin question (see below), he had all the knowledge required and more. Very friendly staff on cold mil fleet. Very clean boat. 10/10 would recommend

Bear Point Marina. It's hard to review somewhere that is so near and dear to my heart. I mean,…read moreI've practically been a resident since '04. Picture a neighborhood on the water oozing character and incredible sunsets. Incredible. Sunsets. Stop by the Dock Store during the day to get a drink for a dollar or 2 less than the Tiki Hut next door and wander the docks. If you happen to be lucky enough to be there for sunset, plan on posting up at one of the tables on the upstairs deck of Flippers Restaurant. Best sunset view around, hands down. Looking for an adventure? You'll find Wallace Boat Rentals, Sail the Daedalus & a couple Dolphin Cruise charters. Try out the Cold Mil Fleet if you're looking for the best $15 boat ride on the island. If you're expecting the yachtie crowd you're at the wrong place...you're looking for the Wharf, Barber's or Sportsman's. But to kick back and enjoy a drink with a more casual crowd, give Bear Point a shot.

We had a great time on the jet ski tour. They charge by the ski instead of by the person and they…read morehave almost no distance to get out of the "no wake" zone. We have done other tours down here and the "no wake" zone was half of the tour. This one was the best by far.

We did the 2 hour tour and it was perfect. Our tour guide Gabe made an already perfect experience…read moreeven better, and we saw dolphins within the fist five minutes of the tour. We spent the first hour running the jet skis and it was the perfect mix of a guided experience with plenty of time to explore and ride around by yourself. We spent most of the second hour at Pirates Cove and the burgers were fantastic. Gabe was very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. Highly recommend going to pirates cove if you are doing the 2 or 3 hour tour. Worth the money for sure! Best jet ski experience in Alabama/ Florida.

Captain Ron was awesome! I took my 4 year old son, and he had a great time. I would highly…read morerecommend this charter for any families visiting the Orange Beach area.

We had a great day with Don in one of his boats. He took us to an island to explore and collect…read moreshells. Don grilled our lunch and then we went tubing. Afterwards, we went to sand island and went looking for dolphins. It was a great day and we highly recommend Gulf Island Charters. We booked through a travel site but will book through them directly next time.

I fully admit I had no idea the "Redneck Riviera" was this special. While you're in the area, it's…read moreinexcusable to not explore it by boat. If you really want a VIP experience, do so via Sail Perdido. I have spent a lot of time on boats in a lot of places around the world. That being said, there were a few stand outs about Sail Perdido that I have never experienced anywhere else: 1) DOLPHINS ARE EVERYWHERE. There is a huge dolphin population here. I lost count of how many dolphins we saw during our sail. 2) You feel totally isloated. We didn't see many other boats, despite perfect boating weather and the beautiful scenery. I'm not sure how this place is such a well-kept secret, but I'm glad it is. 3) Captain Bo is the man. He went above and beyond to make our trip as relaxing as possible and tailored to what we wanted to do. It's always special to be around someone who truly loves what they do; he seems to truly enjoy the trip as much as his guests. 4) If you want, you can have full control of the on-board music. Bring your iPod/phone if you want to play your own tunes. You won't be judged for your questionable music taste -- Capt Bo even let me listen to Enya at one point. It doesn't get much more tolerant than that. Life really felt like it slowed down for the hours we were on board. Most of our day was spent just lounging. You can get plenty of sun stretched out on the bow, while the aft provides full shade. When we were ready for a little action, we anchored for a swim. We were even allowed to jump off the top of the boat for a little thrill. The sailboat itself, L'Attitude, is so majestic and exactly what you "expect" a sailboat to look like (or at least what I expect). There's plenty of room to chill out down below, too. The interior is cozy with rich wood paneling. And don't worry, you don't need to use nature's toilet during your cruise -- the boat has a working, clean toilet. Fun fact: Captain Bo is sailing this boat around the world in the next few years. Be sure to ask him to share his story with you. He's happy to answer even the most ridiculous questions about his journey. It's surreal to imagine being on this boat in the middle of the ocean for weeks at a time, all by yourself. (Warning: you might ponder deep thoughts for days to come and/or want to leave your job when you return home.) Trips on Sail Perdido are suitable for pretty much anyone, be it families, couples, or groups of friends (we were a group of 3 girls). Capt Bo told us he even had a couple get engaged onboard recently. It's also worth noting that Sail Perdido is LGBT friendly (which you don't really expect to find 'round these parts). Just keep in mind you can only have up to 6 people in your group (not for lack of space, but because the Coast Guard says so...) Sailing is kind of the perfect metaphor for focusing on the journey versus the destination. In the words of Captain Bo, you're always trying to get somehwhere on a power boat. On a sailboat, you're already there. Sail Perdido is the ultimate experience for anyone looking for total relaxation and getting away from it all.

A soft, gentle breeze caressing your face, the subtle movement of the bay rocking you from side to…read moreside. You are comfortable because you know that there is no need to worry, that all your cares have been left on land. You can just sit back, sip your drink, and watch the colors of the sky unfold. All your senses are stimulated: your favorite song humming through the sound system, a beautiful wine dancing on your tongue, the sights of the sea all set off by the foreground of a beautiful, antique sailboat. This is what sailing with Bo feels like, and I recommend it wholeheartedly. Day, night, sunrise, sunset. Nothing changes, except you.

So fun! Good environment, the line is kinda long to get in on weekends but it's worth it!!read more

If I could give ZERO stars, I absolutely would. This was, without question, the worst customer…read moreservice experience I've ever had on a vacation. What should have been one of the best days of our family's vacation became one of the worst because of how this company chose to handle a situation that deserved professionalism, transparency, and basic human decency. Our pontoon became stuck near Robinson Island, and an older couple from Troy, Alabama, kindly offered to help push us off. We never asked them to help--they volunteered because they were simply trying to do the right thing. During that process, the boarding ladder was damaged. Accidents happen. That's not what this review is about. This review is about what happened afterward. Instead of treating us like valued customers, we were immediately told we owed $455 for the ladder. There was no itemized invoice, no repair estimate, no explanation of how that amount was calculated, and no meaningful conversation. We were essentially told, "That's what you owe." To make matters even more frustrating, after explaining what happened, the boating instructor and assistant crew told us that a boarding ladder like this is typically a $30-40 repair. Hearing that made a $455 charge extremely difficult to understand. If there's a legitimate reason for that price, customers deserve transparency--not a bill with no explanation. We're from Indiana. We don't live on the Gulf Coast. We don't spend our weekends boating, and it never occurred to us that we should ask complete strangers for their insurance information after they stopped to help us. If that's something renters are expected to know, why isn't it covered during the rental or safety briefing? A simple conversation beforehand could have prevented this entire situation. What disappointed us the most wasn't the accident--it was the complete lack of empathy afterward. We spent nearly two hours trying to get answers, experienced poor communication throughout the process, and never once felt like anyone was interested in helping us understand what was happening. We left feeling dismissed, frustrated, and pressured into paying a charge that was never adequately explained. Businesses reveal their true character when something goes wrong. Anyone can smile while taking your money. The real test is how they treat customers after an unexpected problem. Unfortunately, this experience left us feeling like customer service ended the moment we left the dock. This situation completely overshadowed our vacation. Instead of remembering an amazing day on the water, we'll remember the stress, the frustration, and how we were treated. We came to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach excited to make family memories. Instead, this experience has honestly made us question whether we'll return. We've vacationed in Destin, Florida, before, and after this experience, we're seriously considering taking our future beach vacations there instead. If you're considering renting from this company, I strongly encourage you to ask detailed questions before you sign anything. Ask exactly how damage charges are calculated. Ask whether you'll receive an itemized repair estimate. Ask what happens if another boater is involved in an incident. Learn from our experience, because we certainly wish we had. We'll never rent from this company again.