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Glass Bottom Dolphin Tours/ Dolphins Down Under

SanRoc Marina, 27267 Perdido Beach BLVD #100, Orange Beach, AL 36561
251-968-4386
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Although dolphins move so quickly that still photos were hard to get, the water views were worth
The pelicans were fascinating too
Beautiful harbor views from the boat
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Ranked #8 of 14 tours in Orange Beach
3.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Join us in search of wild dolphins aboard our Glass-Bottom Catamarans. This Alabama Dolphin Tour is brought to you by Dolphins Down Under in Orange...... more » Owner description: Join us in search of wild dolphins aboard our Glass-Bottom Catamarans. This Alabama Dolphin Tour is brought to you by Dolphins Down Under in Orange Beach, Alabama. These new custom vessels are of the most stable of boats, and our knowledgeable Captains and crew will guide you and your family on an exciting, informative quest in the smooth pristine waters of the back bays to watch dolphin frolic and play in their natural environment. Minutes away from Gulf Shores, Alabama!Each vessel is equipped with four large glass panels so that you have a chance to view the dolphins as they play and swim beneath the boats. You will also have the chance to see Osprey Fish Eagles, the Great Blue Heron, and many other wetland creatures and birds in our bay area. The tours lasts 1 ½ Hours, and there are marine restroom facilities available, as well as a snack bar and fitted life vests for children and infants. « less
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“Looking for Dolphins at the Gulf”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Great scenery all throughout this one and one half hour cruise! Both the cabin and his assistant were great and knew the area real well! Took a little while to Find the Dolphins, but soon there they were for everyone to see! Would recommend this cruise for anyone wanting to See Dolphins in their Natural habitat! More

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“This Dolphin Cruise is Awesome!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

I have been on this cruise twice now and plan to take it again on my next trip to the beach! Well worth it!!!! More

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Troy, Alabama
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great seeing dolphins up close; tour drags by the end.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

It was great to see the dolphins up close and to learn a bit about the bay and Gulf. The guides were knowledgeable and knew how to get the dolphins to perform. By the end, though, we were ready to be done with the tour. More

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Tuscaloosa AL
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“very enjoyable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2011

We saw lots of dolphins, and the guys worked hard and knew a lot. The only thing is, sometimes they go fast getting to and from the viewing areas (probably all the tours do) and it made me a little queasy. Overall a good trip, I recommend it More

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“Fun time”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2011

Had a lot of fun! The guys working the boat were really nice and had lots of info. Would recommend More

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Rainsville, Alabama
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Waste of Time and Money”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2011
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The "Glass Bottom" is pointless. You can not see through any glass. The water is so dingy all you see is green. The glass parts are just wasted space on the boat. We barely saw any dolphins. It was actually already time to head back before we saw our first dolphin which was nothing spectacular. It was at a distance... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
1 review
“Excellent Trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2011

Very informative, friendly, and fun. Would recommend for everyone!! More

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Missouri
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“Very Disappointing and expensive”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2011

I would not classify this as a glass bottom boat as advertised. Granted there were portals along the two sides that were uncovered but the water was so dingy that there was no possibility of seeing anything thru the glass. Also we were told to be there at 12:30 for a dinner cruise at 1:00 and were advised that the... More

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Alabama
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Glass Bottom?”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2011

This was our first dolphin cruise and the advertisements about a glass bottom made us choose this cruise over the others. You cannot see anything through the glass bottoms. I believe they said it was because of something in the water, but we felt a little shorted. By the way, there are 4 small areas with glass bottoms - not... More

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Huntsville, Alabama
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Worth every penny”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2011

Found the dock easily; Saw dolphins 3 min into the tour and several pods of dolphins throughout. We also had a dolphin give us quite a show, leaping several feet into the air several times. The dolphins came right up to the boat and even followed the boat for awhile, including a family with a baby dolphin. My kids were... More

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