We had the absolute BEST time on the Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruise!! I serve at a hotel restaurant…read moreon Pensacola Beach, and I can honestly say I will be recommending this to every single guest from here on out--it was THAT good. Mary was our tour guide, and she was truly something special. I wish I remembered the captain's name because he was so kind and welcoming too, but Mary completely made the experience unforgettable. She went out of her way to connect with every single group and person on the boat, and especially the kids. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in every little interaction. My son is 3 and usually stays to himself, but Mary picked him up, let him ring the bell, and everyone cheered for him--it was such a special moment that I'll never forget. As a mom, that meant everything* to me. The whole experience was so fun and interactive--we were waving or dancing every time we passed another boat, laughing nonstop, and just genuinely enjoying every second. The vibe from start to finish was so light, happy, and comfortable. The boat itself was super nice & spacious with comfortable seating, plus you could see everything from every angle, which made it easy to catch every encounter! Pro-Tip: come prepared with your best dolphin puns and your "dolphin call" because they WILL put you to the test This was hands down one of the best experiences we've had on Pensacola Beach. We will definitely be back, and I truly can't recommend it enough!!

We booked this tour through Viator a few days in advance. The team communicated ahead of time that…read morethe departure time could change or even be canceled due to weather. Our tour ended up being moved to an earlier time the day before. I did receive a couple of different text messages about the start time, which caused a little confusion on my end, but the crew communicated well and kindly waited for us before departing. The address synced perfectly with the gps to the exact departure location. Parking was free and available immediately by the dock area, but notes this will likely not be the case during peak tourist season. The tour itself was lovely. We had beautiful weather, and the crew was attentive and knowledgeable, sharing interesting history and stories about the bay throughout the ride. We saw dolphins and were able to capture plenty of videos and photos. This would be an especially beautiful tour to take in the evening to enjoy the sunset.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! We visited Orange Beach and decided to view the skyline from the Gulf with a…read moresail. There were 4 adults and my 2 year old grandson in our group. Captain Randy was a fantastic skipper who made the cruise very enjoyable and comfortable for all. Unlike some other sailing companies, we ACTUALLY sailed in the Gulf (engine off) and enjoyed the breeze and the views. As a sailor on Lake Michigan, Captain Randy let me take the helm of the 35-foot Beneteau for much of the sail. (THANKS, Captain!) He has tons of local knowledge and provided great information to our group. The boat was super clean - the topsides dazzling white and the woodwork varnish below deck looked wet it was so fresh looking. My only regret is that we did not book a longer cruise. Tom H. S/V - AMKATT Hammond, Indiana

Took their 8am deap-sea fishing trip. It's a big, clean, well maintained, well crewed boat…read more There were a LOT of people - probably 55 or 60. It was a little crowded if you were fishing on the sides of the boat. The captain did his best to put us on fish, and moved a number of times. All in all, it was fun and we each caught some fish. The mates were really good - they took your fish off, cut up bait, helped with tangled rods, cleaned your fish. If you can afford to charter a captain and boat, that would definitely be more fun. And I cannot imagine taking the 3pm fishing trip if it's July or August - it would be hotter than hell. But for the cost, this was fun. Definitely a well-managed operation.

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!

It felt like we paid for a VERY expensive boat uber ride to FloraBama bar. I asked for a sight…read moreseeing tour with a quick drop by FloraBama but all Capt Pat did was drive straight to FloraBama and back. The marina where the pick up/drop off is located is awful. It is a place to store boats; no place to sit, etc. while waiting for cruise time. My husband sat with Capt Pat during the ride and Capt Pat maybe said 10 words the whole trip. He did not offer any knowledge of places we passed on our way to FloraBama. I would not recommend spending your money on a cruise with him. I wish we could get a refund!!!

Awesome Time! Took the kids out and had a blast. Captain Pat was Amazing…read more Definitely recommend.

Great time on a great boat. Skippy got us on the fish and the deck hands, Bobby and Matty, worked…read moretheir butts of to ensure we were taken care of while we fished. There's a food truck and small bait shop on site that sells the essentials (beer). What more do you need? We were also able to get ice there. The restrooms are hidden so you may need to ask for directions. No military discount.

Had a blast catching vermillion snapper on a 6 hour trip on 7/1/25. You couldn't ask for a better…read moreday on the water. No breeze and cloud covered sun. We didn't have to move to find fish as the Captain put us right on the fish and you don't leave fish to find fish. Will, Danny, Ryder, and Slater did an excellent job attending to the "fish on!" Calls. Open party boat had a blast with me, my father in law, brother in law and uncle. Good group as a whole with not too many tangles between fishermen or snags on the reef. The catch was divided evenly between all the fishermen. No monsters were caught which was the stipulation to make sure that went to the person that caught it. The lead deck hand Will was up front about that before we left the dock. No one had an issue with that and it made too much sense. Definitely will be back. Mom and pop run boat. Loved the 2 mousers they had at the shop who greeted us pre boarding and post fishing trip. Highly recommended and will be back for years to come.

We took a family 6 hour charter with Captain Troy, and the experience was fantastic. Captain Troy…read moreand deckhand Sam are absolute professionals. We felt like VIPs on the trip. Everything from the safety briefing to hopping from spot to spot exceeded my expectations. It was one of the coolest things we have ever done, and my kids loved it. The boat was clean and comfortable, and Troy and Sam went above and beyond for the experience. Captain Troy took us to a series of spots that were just teeming with fish. The fish were hitting our baits within seconds, and we were landing beautiful fish almost too quickly for Sam to get them off the lines. I personally caught the biggest fish of my life, and our group hit our limit on Red Snapper with time to spare. If you are looking for a fishing charter out of Orange Beach, I can't imagine a better option that Distraction Charters.

My wife, son, and I had a fantastic deep sea fishing day with Captain Troy and mate Sam. They were…read moresuper friendly and helpful, and the boat was very clean. We caught our limit and came home with a cooler full of Red Snapper filets. We're already recommending them to friends and planning our next trip. Truly memorable--wish I could give more than 5 stars!

Marty the captain was amazing I had never done this before and he was so helpful will definitely be…read moreback it was AMAZING

You will catch fish on this charter because Captain Marty doesn't know the meaning of the word…read morequit. He knows the AL/FL fishing hotspots like no one else and will put you on the fish. We'll definitely fish with Captain Marty again.

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!