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.

If you want to have a blast and see dolphins- do t look any farther than these guys. We had a blast…read moreand we not only saw the one, but several that included a baby dolphin and a pack of four. Brother and sister in law have had two other companies and never seen but one. The deck hand was a blast and these guys know the way to get the dolphins to jump the wake because they use two boats. The dolphins come up between, great for pictures and videos.

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.

We've been on several dolphin cruises over the years that we've visited Gulf Shores/Orange Beach,…read morebut the Bama Breeze was the best. The boat was incredibly clean and in excellent shape. With a roof overhead and railings along the side, everyone has an unobstructed view (other than sometimes people on the other side). And we could move around if we wanted. The bench seats were comfortable, and the ride was very smooth and stable. The tour experience was highlighted by the guide's running commentary, complete with funny jokes and good natured humor. We saw a good number of dolphins and learned some interesting facts about them. We highly recommend this dolphin cruise and will definitely choose them again the next time we want to do this fun activity.

This was a great experience for the kids (3 and 5); stay in the bay to look for dolphins, which are…read morepretty abundant. Our captain was fun and played trivia games. We had nice weather and while we didn't see dolphins for the first 30 min, it was still nice to get out on the water... I would recommend this company.

Jess and crew were such a fun time. Everyone commented on how friendly and relaxed it was. Please…read moreshow this group some love next time you are in Orange Beach. You won't regret it.

Had a extraordinarily fun time with Cruisin4Christ. Great views of the back bays + dolphins. Thanks…read moreCaptain Larry for unforgettable memories.

From the owner: We are a Christian family owned company with over 23 years of maritime experience. Come enjoy the…read morebeauty of God’s creation in our scenic back bays!

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.

Coastal Cruiser's chartered trip was a highlight to our Annual Girls Pokini Trip!! Captain Brent…read moreand Captain Jeremy were professional and fun bringing us to all the places to have the BEST experience! They deserve way more stars for putting up with our crazy shenanigans! Thank y'all so much !!

The best Captain! Took 5 people out and had a great time! Will definitely be going on another trip!read more

From the owner: Private Boating and Dolphin Excursions in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area. Captain Don Guinn has…read morelived around Alabama's beautiful gulf coast since 1996 and has been navigating the waters of this area for many years. Captain Don has experience in dolphin cruises, parasailing, fishing charters, private cruises and has also worked as an offshore captain. He attended Purdue University, where he studied marine biology. Captain Don also worked as an intern at the marine fisheries lab and is knowledgeable about the local marine life. Captain Don is ready to make your cruise an unforgettable experience.

We had a lovely time with our family this evening. Our group included my husband, my parents, and…read moreour three children. Everything was well organized, easy to find, and check-in was smooth and efficient. The seating situation was a bit tight, and several families seemed frustrated trying to find spots where they could sit together. However, Captain Drew and Deckhand Dusty more than made up for it with their hospitality and sense of humor. They were especially kind to my sons and really went above and beyond to make the experience special. They also took sunset photos for all the groups and had a fun playlist going throughout the trip. One member of our group (my mom) would have preferred a more serene, nature-focused experience without the music, but others enjoyed the upbeat atmosphere. The glass-bottom feature wasn't very useful during our trip because the water was still murky from last week's storms, though that's obviously beyond anyone's control and other groups may have better luck. We were fortunate to see several dolphins, and the cruise was the perfect length- long enough to enjoy the sunset and dolphin sightings, but not so long that my kids got too tired after a full day at the beach. Overall, it was a very enjoyable family experience.

Drew and Dusty was awesome. We enjoyed our time on the glass bottom boat , seen lots of dolphins…read moreincluding baby ones. Everyone enjoyed it and will be back . Thanks from Kentucky.