WildNative Tours
WildNative Tours
4.5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Where The Waters Flow we've more things to do than you can poke a kayak paddle at! Eco Tours by motor boat and kayak, inshore and off shore fishing charters and everything in between. Prepare to be amazed, inspired and relaxed with friends and family, as you experience Coastal Alabama! WildNative offers multiple locations with both coastal and delta access. As Coastal Alabama's leading tour operator and only delta specialist via Delta Safaris... We encourage you to come and enjoy our world, whether for a few hours, a few days or a few weeks! We think you'll like our Bayou's, Bays and Beaches as much as we do. Departing Gulf Shores, AL, WildNative offers: - Dolphins & Wildlife Kayak Tour - Boat Rentals Departing Spanish Fort, AL, WildNative offers: - The Delta Wildlife Eco Boat Tour - The Secretly Awesome Harbor Tour - The Delta at Sunset Kayak Tour - Boat Rentals Departing Stockton, AL, WildNative offers: - The Champion Cypress Kayak Tour - The Bottle Creek Indian Mound Kayak Tour
Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Natalie
Rockville, MD5 contributions
Jun 2020
I love this tour company and have returned to them three times despite living over 1,000 miles away :)
My guide for the Gulf Shores kayak trip, Chris, was extremely knowledgeable and worked the most interesting wildlife facts into companionable conversation. I also noticed that Chris adapted his presentation when he saw that one of our kayakers was not a native English speaker: he accompanied descriptions with gestures and spoke clearly and with attention to her. I always feel safe and comfortable with Wild Native tours and have gotten to see the most extraordinary wildlife.
My guide for the Gulf Shores kayak trip, Chris, was extremely knowledgeable and worked the most interesting wildlife facts into companionable conversation. I also noticed that Chris adapted his presentation when he saw that one of our kayakers was not a native English speaker: he accompanied descriptions with gestures and spoke clearly and with attention to her. I always feel safe and comfortable with Wild Native tours and have gotten to see the most extraordinary wildlife.
Written June 17, 2020
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Fstark
Frisco, TX67 contributions
Apr 2021
Our Dolphin Kayak Tour with Chris was amazing!! We got lucky and saw dolphins as soon as our paddles hit the water. "Stripe" a local dolphin put on a show that none of us will ever forget. Chris, our guide, was super informative, funny and a great motivator as we paddled home in the wind. We had a great trip and would highly recommend this tour. We have done several other kayak trips in other places and this one was top notch.
Written May 6, 2021
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Debby G
Niceville, FL48 contributions
Aug 2022
I will start by saying there was not much to see in the way of wildlife...ghee I guess that is why they are called "wild"... unpredictable, but Chris was amazing, he could not conjure up dolphins or other wildlife on demand, but he made the trip so entertaining. As others have written, he was funny, full of stories and history. I like the fact they accommodated me in a single kayak since I was a solo participant. Now if they would just offer an ice-cold beer after the trip.....just saying.
Written August 17, 2022
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TRK
2 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
We had a party of 11 with varying degrees of skill in a kayak for the Dolphin Adventure. Michael and Chris were knowledgeable, helpful, and great guides. They kept us entertained with facts about the wildlife and ecosystems, and told some fun stores. We are planning on the alligator tour next trip. Added bonus - we did see dolphins!
Written June 3, 2020
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RxOBU
Fayetteville, AR4 contributions
May 2020 • Family
Visited on 5/21/2020 and really enjoyed the tour. Chris was very knowledgeable and made it a very interesting trip. Kids from age 5 to 17 all enjoyed the it as well. One of our favorite parts of the the trip to Gulf Shores. Didn’t see any dolphins but still a lot of fun.
Written May 24, 2020
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JenMacB
Decatur, GA8 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We had a great time on this trip with Chris. Saw a lot of dolphins, eagles, osprey, and more. Chris kept us entertained throughout and was carefully watching the weather and adjusting our route as needed. Highly recommend! Fun family excursion.
Written April 11, 2022
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Steve A
Peachtree City, GA12 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
We had a great time, but for a three hour trip I had hoped to get into some shady areas. We basically kayaked around the bay and river looking for dolphins and at boats. We got to see a beautiful sunset as well as a few dolphins. Michael was knowledgeable about the area and wildlife, and it was cool to learn as we paddled.
Written September 5, 2020
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JS Traveler
Lucas, TX10 contributions
Jun 2021
We had a great time and Chris was a great guide. Although we didn’t see any dolphins it was still a fun experience. For those of you looking for dolphins I might go somewhere else. The experience was awesome but it would’ve been nice to see dolphins. I know this is not a guarantee with any dolphin tour but the kayak really limit your ability to go find them. But Chris is knowledge of the local history in the area made up for it.
Written June 6, 2021
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mary b
1 contribution
Feb 2018 • Family
the day of our trip, it was starting to storm. I tried to cancel the day before but no one answered my phone call. the charge had already gone through on my CC. no one contacted me, no one offered a refund.
Written December 19, 2018
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Sandra c
Fairhope, AL6 contributions
Aug 2016 • Business
Canceled the tour with about 2 hours notice. The only reason for the cancelation was not enough people, which was not listed on their web site, nor conveyed during our phone conversation. The only cancelation policy listed was weather related. Would not recommend them for any type of business/client developement for our area.
Written September 1, 2016
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I don't see why you couldn't. It is a large pontoon boat. We saw Dolphins the day we went out.
Written May 20, 2018
My Husband , and I are going to be there Friday!!
What time , and where do we go to your location
To leave for the cruise for seeing dolphins, and sunset!! I have no idea ?? This is a big boat right??
Sincerely Deborah Sytnik
Written December 16, 2017
Deborah,
Our tour boats are big (40 feet). However, we do not run our dolphin tours in Gulf Shores this time of year. We do offer our guided Dolphins at Sunset Kayak Tour there year round. That tour is available next weekend. We do run boat tours year round at our Spanish Fort location which is just outside Mobile, Alabama.
Written December 16, 2017
Do you serve alcoholic beverages like wine on the boat or food??
Written December 15, 2017
We do not serve food or beverages on our tours. However, we do allow guests to bring their own food or drinks, including alcohol.
Let us know if you have any additional questions. We hope to see you soon.
Michael
Written December 16, 2017
Could you please let me know if you think we would be able to make it. We are 77 but in pretty good shapeother than arthritis in knees. Thanks
Written December 10, 2017
I think you should be fine. The only caution would be for someone terribly overweight. Also on the day we went they changed the course due to the extreme heat, and that took us to much choppier water farther out into the channel. I hope you enjoy it- it is beautiful.
Written December 11, 2017
Can you book tours in November?
Written May 20, 2017
Elizabeth,
Our Coastal Eco Tours run until November 3rd of 2017. After that, we won't offer boat tours until early next year. However, our guided kayak tours to Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge and our Dolphins at Sunset Kayak Tour are offered year round.
Michael
Written May 21, 2017
Is this just inland type boating or does it go out further? I get seasick very easy but pontoon rides on a lake I'm ok. How long is the tour and is there a restroom on board. Some of the group wanted to know.
Written February 15, 2017
Belinda,
This is an inland tour in calm seas. The tours are 1.5 hours long and there is a restroom on board. Please let us know if the group has any more questions. We hope to see you soon.
Written February 15, 2017
JCHendrix12
Charlotte, North Carolina
The location in Gulf Shores doesn't have lodging of any sort. We made a reservation early AM for a tour that afternoon and had no problem getting seats.
Written July 21, 2016
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