From the 11th-floor balcony of my Airbnb condo, I spotted a boat cruising by the beach with a name and phone number displayed on its side. Curious, I looked up Dolphins Down Under and found a gem! My group of four was searching for a fun activity that day, but other excursions were either booked or overpriced. Dolphins Down Under offered a budget-friendly option--costing about the same for all four of us as a single ticket for other activities. I booked a tour just 2 miles away, and the clear directions made it a breeze to find. We arrived early, checked in with the friendly staff, and browsed the nearby shop, where I grabbed a hat (though the boat's canopy made it unnecessary). The boat had ample seating, and once we set sail, we moved around freely to catch the best dolphin views. Captain Adam and Deckhand Jackson were fantastic, explaining everything clearly and steering smoothly to keep motion sickness at bay--perfect for someone like me who's had issues on rougher waters. The sea was calm, and we spotted several dolphins, capturing amazing photos and videos! The crew kept a close eye on the weather as a storm rolled in. We were fine with a little rain, but when lightning flashed, they smartly headed back to the dock. We got caught in a downpour just as we disembarked, which left us drenched but laughing--a fun, unexpected memory! For an affordable, unforgettable group adventure, Dolphins Down Under is an ideal choice for lasting memories! read more

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We had a great time and enjoyed the cruise. We were able to see some dolphins and the crew was very nice. We definitely recommend!

Captain Drew and Dusty were awesome guys, got to see several dolphins and shared great insights into the dolphins. Very smooth ride and beautiful sights. Suggest these two over any dolphin viewing. read more

We had Ricky for our captain. Great experience. I would definitely recommend. Friendly staff all around. read more

We've cruised with DDU several times. Always a good time! Very friendly and knowledgeable crew. Highly recommend DDU!

We had the best time on this dolphin cruise! Captains Drew and Alex were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to get out into the gulf and we saw dolphins the whole time, they even jumped and played in our wake. The boat was comfortable, nicely shaded with plenty of seating. I highly recommend this business. read more

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Dusty and Adam were great!! They really took their time to give guest the best viewing experience!

Drew & Dusty did a great job with the boat & especially locating numerous pods of dolphins. They were very courteous & respectful of all the passengers. It was refreshing to be around these two young men with great personalities & we didn't have to hear any foul language, but did hear some funny jokes! Thanks for a pleasant experience! You have an awesome crew & I highly recommend your services. read more

Wish I could upload videos as proof of how cool this experience was for our family, including twin three-year-old boys. Exceptionally nice, punny (yes, puns) captains for our 90 minute voyage. It was as sunny, breezy, and the dolphins seemed to be following along. Also educational. Definitely recommend this experience for your families as well. read more

Dolphins Down Under - We saw Dolphins! - Boat Charters Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Fun experience! Captain and boat mate were great! Served alcohol on the boat along with water and kid beverages and snacks! Bring cash it's easier and you can tip them! Saw multiple dolphins. Took the 10am boat out. Glass bottom is not the whole boat, it's panels (4) that you look down into. Would recommended this tour! read more

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We had the best time today riding with Drew and the crew. The drinks were great. We saw SO many dolphins. At times, there were 8-10 at one time to see! They put on quite the show for us. I am so glad we did this! My kids enjoyed the ride just as much as seeing the dolphins. Would of been sad if we didn't see any but still worth the money between the beautiful water and hilarious puns and jokes sounded off by the crew! Also to note that the crew was very knowledgeable about dolphins. read more

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Great dolphin cruise! Friendly and knowledgeable owners / operators made it a pleasant experience - and we saw lots and lots of dolphins! read more

We had calm seas so we could go out into the gulf and there were many many dolphins who performed beautifully for us! The captain was very proactive and pointed out where the dolphins were located and maneuvered the boat so we could see them even better. His first mate Alex, was great, and they mixed up some nice little drinks for us too. I highly recommend Captain Drew, and this great dolphins down under ride! read more

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The captains were fun! One made us drinks. We got the "pink dolphin". Delicious and strong! They told us about the area, the gulf, the locals. The dolphins came close to the boat and I hope everyone has that experience also! At the beginning they drive you out to where the dolphins actually are. It's about 10-20 minutes. Then we cruised and circled the prime Dolphin area. They really try to have everyone capture with their cameras or phones. They maneuver the boat to help us see the best views. I heard about this specific Dolphin tour company from a Gulf Shores/ Orange Beach/ Perdido Key/ Pensacola Facebook group I joined. Someone asked about Dolphin tours and I liked the price and glass bottom boats. Note: Glass Bottom Boat was awesome. Water is not clear. These boats would be cool to go see sharks or something? read more

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It was a great day for a dolphin cruise! At first we didn't see any dolphins, but a few start coming around the boat and we got to see some up close! Such a great experience and this was my second time on this boat. Both times we got to see some dolphins. We also had a margarita and it was very good. Just $7! The deckhand and captain were very personable! Definitely recommend read more

Captain Adam, Hannan and Bethany were a top notch crew! From service, to humor to knowledge, my family enjoyed our time on the boat with them immensely! Enjoy the ride with beverages for each age group and check out the known spots where you're likely to see the dolphins playing. We'll be back as soon as we can, and am for this crew by name! read more

Dolphins Down Under - Having a blast with Captain Adam at the helm! - Boat Charters Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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The whole experience was so magical! The captains were knowledgeable & funny. We ventured into the bay & found a pod that were friendly and happy to please us. Would definitely recommend going with Dolphins Down Under if you find yourself wanting to go on a dolphin tour. read more

Wanted to go see some dolphins and we found Dolphins Down Under. Friendly staff and was able to book easily with just a few clicks on the phone. Took a 15 minute ride out to the bay and within minutes started seeing the dolphins swim along the boat. Drinks were available on the boat. Good pricing too, water bottle was $1 wasn't over priced. Pink Dolphin drink was Yummy! Great day trip for our family and friends. read more

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We had a great time and the staff was really nice. We saw lots of dolphins and we got lots of pictures.

Fun short excursion for our family. Affordable for what we paid. Saw dolphins but the glass bottom wasn't necessary to the experience.

My family and I enjoyed a sunset cruise! Captain Don and Alex were amazing and very friendly! I highly recommend this company!

Crew was very knowledgeable and tried to their best to take the boat to waters where dolphin pods were seen. We did spot some peeking in and out of the water. read more

This was our 2nd time on the boat!! From the time you arrive they take great care of your party. Captain Drew and Hannon found a friendly pod right away. The Dolphins looked like they were having as good a time as we were watching them!! We then took a nice ride down to Flori-Bama! Great trip and highly recommend! read more

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Great captain and deck hand , Andy and Hannon (hopefully I remembered names correctly). Suck a beautiful boat ride in great water! We saw lots of dolphins. Not as close as I'd have liked, but close! After all, a boat, captain etc. cannot control nature, animals, or weather. Very enjoyable almost 2 hours! Such a great sense of humor from the staff, and very informative. Would certainly do again if we return to the area. Would be 10 stars, if that was an option. Thanks! read more

Hannon was awesome! Loved it and had a great time. We actually saw a lot of dolphins and they even went side by side with another boat for the dolphins to play in the wake! read more

Alex and tanner rocked. The cruise was so much fun and they made sure we had a great experience. Highly recommend to everyone. read more

Dolphins Down Under - Boat Charters Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

We had such a wonderful Dolphin Cruise with Captain Drew and 1st Mate Hannon. They were both funny, informative and very knowledgeable ! The price for a family of 6 to do this fun adventure was the most reasonable. It was a little cool because we went off season but the crew provided blankets for us Thank you Captain Drew and Hannon for our fun family day. read more

We had an amazing time today!! Couldn't have asked for better tour guides! We will be back!!

We had a great experience on our tour. Crew worked hard to find dolphins and we were successful and there were several pods. I recommend the sunset cruise! Catch a wonderful sunset as icing on the cake! read more

Dolphins Down Under - Dolphin tour - Boat Charters Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Absolutely water of time!!! 5 minutes of a cruz the dock

Amazing trip! Drew and Hannon were excellent guides. They were so friendly and helpful! We saw a hammerhead as well as tons of dolphins!!

We had a blast on the boat this morning! The Captains were informative and entertaining! We saw quite a few dolphins - they seemed to know right where to go to find them. They knew how to get the dolphins to "play" with the boat to come to the surface more. We would definitely take this tour again next time we're here. read more

Dolphins Down Under - Dolphins! - Boat Charters Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Very fun and entertaining!!! Worth the money!! Was plenty to see and you get a little info about the oh no island.

Our group of 18 - ages from 82 to 4 - had a great trip with Dolphins Down Under! The crew was friendly and engaging. We took the sunset dolphin cruise and were not disappointed. We saw dozens of dolphins and birds. We highly recommend !! read more

Dolphins Down Under - Boat Charters Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Great tour! Captain Drew and his crew were hospitable and fun! Great little outing for the kiddos to see dolphins up close!

We were eating at Cobalt restaurant and noticed the glass bottom boats near the dock and went to check it out.... we met Captain Schmidty and we knew we should book this tour! We went up to the office and booked for the next day! The crew worked hard to find the dolphins and they did NOT disappoint. Both the Captain and Drew were funny, knowledgeable and displayed true southern hospitality the entire time. Drinks and snacks available for purchase on board and they had a really nice selection. We will definitely book again when we come back to Orange Beach! Thank y'all for making our little boys day! read more

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My family and I had our summer vacation down in Pensacola, FL and wanted to do a dolphin tour. Unfortunately the tours around us were all booked so we decided to check out Alabama. So glad we did. The tour was fun and the employees working were so nice! One thing to take note of...GPS will take you to the bridge and you will think that you're lost. Parking is next to the sports bar/restaurant and it's free. Don't pay for the parking under the bridge! read more

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Great trip! Everyone was super nice. Drew (captain) and Tanner (deckhand) were great. Joked around with everyone and were very knowledgeable. Well worth it! read more

A very cool Dolphin Tour. That said, DO NOT make your decision to come on this cruise because of the "Glass Bottom Boat" aspect. You will likely be disappointed. It's difficult to see anything past a few inches under water. DO however decide because the boats are nice and roomy and the captain and crew are friendly and knowledgeable. I have no regret about picking this particular tour, and we did see several dolphins, I just don't want others deciding based on the idea that there is some awesome undersea world that you can look at if you pick the Dolphins Down Under. read more

Dolphins Down Under - Boat Charters Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Great tour and staff. We saw lots of dolphins on the 2pm tour. The water in orange beach is beautiful!