Took my parents on the 1.5 hour Dolphin Tour through Wolf Bay with a very friendly and energetic Cpt. Lynn and his two crew members, who were also very accommodating. It was a very relaxing ride, bar drinks and snacks were available for purchase. Cpt Lynn was very personable, he took time to greet everyone before the cruise. We saw baby dolphins and a huge manatee as well. There was also a 2 yr old birthday girl on the boat whom we all sang Happy Birthday too. Cpt. Lynn let her honk the ships horn too. It was fun for everybody. read more

So I'm a local in Orange Beach & have been on many dolphin cruise boats here over 20 year. The ride out of the Wharf & wolf bay is relaxing & we saw tons of dolphins too! The crew was so attentive to drinks & wildlife & pictures of everyone. I would recognize this for anyone wants to enjoy a great day! read more

Was pleased that I inquired about the sailboat cruise three days before Father's Day and was able to reserve a spot for 3. I chose the cruise for a memorable occasion, since me, my husband, and daughter had never been on a sailboat. Easy to reserve and pay online. Confirmation # and tickets sent via email when purchased. Text is sent a couple of days before your trip that gives explicit details on parking, etc. They assign seats, and ours were at the front of the boat. We were told they were not at full capacity, So, we had quite a bit of room to move around. It was a gorgeous day to view the bay. There was a gentle breeze, as we sailed along. We saw a few dolphins, which were entertaining. Clouds were obstructing the sunset view today. But, that didn't put a damper on things. We still thoroughly enjoyed our adventure. The captain informed us every time he spotted a dolphin, cracked jokes, and was very cordial. We heard great music, at perfect ear level, playing the whole time we sailed. Alcoholic and non -alcoholic drinks were offered at a high price. But, they did throw in a souvenir mug at $17 a pop. The mates take drink orders and make them in a small bar area below deck. They also took individual and group photos with each person's cell phone on the sailboat, which calls for more mulah. Be prepared to tip for their services. I would suggest this cruise for first timers, but I certainly wouldn't go thirsty. You could end up paying as much as your ticket price, if you don't watch it. It's obvious they depend on extra monies from their little menu sales and services. And, they profited quite a bit bc most ppl bought something. Our tickets were $75 a piece, drinks $30, and tip $10. So, total cost for us was $265. read more

Fun and relaxing sunset cruise. We saw several dolphins. Loved the catamaran and being able to walk around. Such a fun crew and captain. read more

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We could not have had a better dolphin cruise experience. The crew were very knowledgeable and friendly. I strongly recommend these guys for your cruise experience read more

This boat cruise was the first in Alabama my fiancé have done together. The crew Mia, John & Josh were absolutely amazing. Weather was windy yet we were able to see a lot of dolphins an absolute plus. Thank you again for a great experience. read more

We have taken tours with this company several times. We were very disappointed in yesterday afternoon's tour. Our captain was Johnny. We trave led in Wolf Bay - right down the center of the bay. We never went into any of the small estuaries where we might have seen birds or other animals. We did see dolphin. They put on a great show for us. Our party didn't feel we saw as much as many other times. A previous captain shared lots of info about the eco system and dolphins. That didn't happen on this cruise. Lots of very loud music. Other than the dolphins we were disappointed. read more

This was the 4th time I've brought visitors on their cruise - this time was so special as my grandkids were with and they loved it!! The crew couldn't have been any kinder!! read more

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It was absolutely amazing. We were on the sunset sail and the weather was amazing, calm seas, blue sky, and a wonderful crew. We motored out and then sailed down the Intercostal Waterway. We saw several dolphins in pairs, triples, pods. They were playful and moved through the water with such ease. On the return trip we saw an amazing sunset. All in all a delightful experience at an appropriate price. read more

Great cruise! Saw lots of dolphins and other wildlife. Grandkids had a blast and the captain and crew aboard the Explorer were fantastic! Just book it unless you do not want to have fun. read more

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Fabulous service! Left on time crew was happy and accommodating. We saw a few dolphins. Drinks on board available for purchase. Seat under a canopy or out in the open. read more

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Had a great time, saw some dolphins and other wildlife. The crew and captain was very nice and professional. Would recommend! Thanks to Aaron and Harmony and Captain Scott! read more

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Amazing!! Took the sunset dolphin cruise and it was so much fun. Great music and better people.

Amazing experience! My husband and I took our 2.5 year old and he had an amazing experience as well! The staff was incredible and the captain was wonderful. Very interactive with everybody and everyone seemed to have had a great time. Definitely recommend read more

Captain Lynn for the win! He brought such incredible energy and knowledge! We have never experienced such a playful dolphin experience and it was all because of Captain Lynn and his A Team, Monica and Kerry! Thank y'all for a wonderful time! read more

The captain was awesome. He told us the history of the dolphins and made sure everyone saw at least one dolphin. We saw many dolphins. Monica and Justine were great tour guides as well. The offered drinks and good company. We really enjoyed them and the cruise was informative and fun all in one. read more

Cetacean Cruises - Enjoying the cruise. - Sailing Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Crew was great! Got to see some dolphins, had a nice cruise along in Wolf Bay. Offered drinks, heard some good/cheesy jokes, music. It was a great time! Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Great Captain/Crew. Was handed a drink menu before boarding. Ordered a Dizzy Dolphin which was good but i didnt get dizzy lol. It was a very hot day but smooth sailing on Father's Day 2022 Everything went well. Greeted kindly and was assigned Seating upfront. Great music selection. We were always checked on by crew throughout our 2hr sunset cruise. Sailed on wolf bay thought we would sail orange beach but only the bay. We saw a few beautiful homes and others out boating Saw a few dolphins while out they were so quick, I couldn't catch a pic. Finally the star of the show..THE sunset and it was amazing!! read more

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Thank you to Scott, Kayla, and Justine!! This ride was amazing and so fun! Filled with beautiful sights and views, thanks to the awesome crew! read more

Cetacean Cruises - Sailing Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

We took the sunset sailing cruise and it was fabulous. Captain John, Abby and Lexi were so welcoming and so attentive. Everything was easy going and relaxed. The playlist on the boat was fabulous. We saw lots of dolphins and osprey. It very much exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend the cruise for adults. I think small children would get bored and be hard to entertain on deck. read more

Booked last minute and was so happy we did. This was a wonderful experience for me and my kiddos. Captain Lein and the crew of Tina and Karie treated us so well. The morning was brisk but they provided us with blankets and warm drinks. Right away we saw dolphins and Captain Lein shared some awesome knowledge about dolphins and the local wildlife. We saw many dolphins and even caught them jumping our wake! The highlight was the new born baby we saw! Would definitely go again. read more

Yelpers this is a great experience for a nice sailing on a large catamaran. Very reasonable priced, so much so I had to check a few times to make sure it was accurate. Captain and crew made sure we had a safe and fun voyage. Big kudos to the crew- my son is autistic and sometimes can get over stimulated- they offered to him to go below into the cabin just to chill and have some electronics time-- this helped him reset and really enjoy the trip. I can see where having drinks and chilling on a sunset cruise would set the perfect mood. The cetacean is a fun cruise and a nice trip during a visit to orange beach. read more

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Great time and priced fairly. The 3 person staff were attentive and it was well organized. The drinks were tasty. The one staff member offered to take pictures for anyone that needed one. The only couple of suggestions would be that we just went out into one main body of water and the description implies that the tour would be multiple and also more nature based In the information given as we cruised along. The sunset was seen over a set of trees as we made our way back. It felt a bit anticlimactic. We were thinking the sunset would be the grand finale. The dolphins however really came out and we saw so many that it was all worth it. So hats off to the captain and crew for their keen eyes to spot those pods. Take a cruise with these nice folks. You'll enjoy it. read more

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The captain was great and his crew did a great job. I wish they would do more so we could see more dolphins.

This is the absolute BEST experience you will find!!! Captain Lynn is knowledgeable and fun! It is an incredible ride with beautiful dolphins swimming all around you! Fresh drinks available and the kids had an absolute blast! I would do this all over again next time we are visiting. Ssshhh... best kept secret around. Go and you definitely will not regret it! read more

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Great experience. The waitresses were happy to be there and checked in on you at all times and the drink menu was large. The captain was friendly, informative and made sure that we saw dolphins. There is not too many people on the boat so you don't feel crammed in. The whole experience was well organized and on time as well. Well done guys. read more

My family and I cruise with cetacean cruises every time we visit Gulf shores! We love everything about it! It has become a family tradition and is something we look forward to each visit! read more

Booked the Sunset cruise about a month in advance. On the day of our scheduled cruise, weather prevented our cruise and it was cancelled. Cetacean was amazing in getting our cruise scheduled for the next day. The crew and the weather were perfect for our adventure. The crew was very friendly and efficient. Highly recommend taking the Sunset Cruise with Cetacean. As my daughter says, "10 out of 10"!! read more

Cetacean Cruises - Sunset Cruise - Sailing Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Awesome Captain and staff. Saw tons of dolphins!! Definitely recommend for anybody coming to visit the area! read more

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My two sisters and I cruised with Captain Lynne (not sure of the spelling of the good captain's name) and his crew of cheerful and helpful gals. We liked the size of the Explorer (28 on our cruise). Smaller than some of the other options I checked out. The captain was knowledgeable and personable as well. I felt that these people were dedicated to us having a good time which we did. The best part of the cruise was when the captain opened up the throttle on the way back to create a large wake . This drew several dolphins who cavorted playfully in the wake, swimming and diving behind us. We even saw a mum and baby! It was a pure joy to see those dolphins having such a good time. I would not hesitate to recommend this cruise to anyone who wants to learn about the area and see dolphins having a good time. read more

We had a great time on the cruise today. Saw MANY dolphins on our boat ride. The guys that ran it were very nice and accommodating. Just some main observations: We went during the 3:00-5:00 time slot--- I would def recommend the later one-- it was HOT . This particular catamaran cruise is geared more towards families with young children or older couples. We had teens with us and it was boring for them---- it was very slow. This wasn't the type of catamaran that you can sit on the net and occasionally get wet or go fast on the water. read more

Cetacean Cruises - More dolphins! - Sailing Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Our party of 6 had a lovely cruise! It was definitely a highlight of our vacation. The crew was friendly and super helpful with the grandparents. Captain made sure we caught a glimpse of dolphins several times while in board. Would highly recommend and do it again! Just note that as it's a sailboat the interior cabin is tiny and bathroom is similar to one on an airplane. (Not handicap accessible.) read more

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Great time and lots of dolphins. The captain and crew were very knowledgeable and attentive.

The hubs and I had such a good time with this sail/dolphin watch. Sunset cruise is by far my favorite and this one did not disappoint. Drinks, music, and sailing with this crew was a hit. Loved every minute of it. Dolphins galore, beautiful sunset and some of the most beautiful waterways I've ever seen. We were even lucky enough to enjoy a beautiful rainbow in the beginning read more

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Very fun and great drinks! We saw dolphins and the captain and crew were fun and helpful in taking pictures! read more

Cetacean Cruises - Sailing Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Our captain and crew were so much fun! Saw dolphins before even pulling out of the slip - and continued to throughout the whole 2 hour ride. So beautiful and relaxing. Would definitely recommend, and you can't beat the price read more

Cetacean Cruises - Beautiful sunset - Sailing Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Better than I expected! We went on the 2 hour dolphin/nature cruise at noon. The Captain and crew were nice and welcoming. We got to see several dolphins as we cruised around the bay. Captain was very knowledgeable. Large drink menu and snacks available for purchase. read more

This was our 2nd time doing a dolphin and nature cruise with Cetacean Cruises. I love that it's a pontoon boat and not a crowded double decker boat. Captain Will is very knowledgeable regarding the marine life and area. He lets the kids drive the boat. And the crew/bartenders are great. You could probably find a cheaper cruise but the personal experience here is worth it! read more

Cetacean Cruises - Dolphins! - Sailing Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

The cruise was great. We were able to see dolphins several times during the sailing. The crew was wonderful, very friendly and fun. I highly recommend this cruise. read more

We purchased our tickets on their website. We received notice the cruise might be cancelled if the quota or tickets were not sold. We arrived to the ticket booth at 12:15 for our 12:30 cruise. We learned there was plenty of people to cruise. There was 24 passengers on board. They have plenty of life jackets in case of and emergency. The cruise staff was one Captain and 2 bartenders. The Captain was very knowledgeable on dolphins. The bartenders socialize amongst us and provided information on local wildlife and yachts. Their mixed drinks contain 1.5 oz of alcohol. They also offer water, soft drinks and snack foods. We were on the cruise for about an hour before we seen our first dolphin. Once they were spotted the Captain drove the boat around so the dolphins were able to jump and play in the waves. The cruise was to dock at 3 but we didn't return until 3:30 as the dolphins were so active. read more

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