Dolphin Cruise aboard the Cold Mil Fleet
Dolphin Cruise aboard the Cold Mil Fleet
Dolphin Cruise aboard the Cold Mil Fleet
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Dave L
Sigourney, IA1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
Best dolphin show we’ve ever seen! Our captain got us on the dolphins right away, and Skipper J was both entertaining and informative!
Written March 7, 2023
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Dinomac
Minnesota59 contributions
Feb 2023
We had a great time and it took no time to find a pod of dolphin who loved to jump and dance for our two boats! It was so much fun!
Written February 13, 2023
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Barbara M
Monee87 contributions
Nov 2022
The weather was a little "iffy" as we were driving to Orange Beach, and we wondered if the dolphin trip would be cancelled. Luckily, it was a go! They guaranteed that we would see dolphins and we did!! It was a great cruise, and I would recommend it to anyone without hesitation! Well worth the fee!
Written November 14, 2022
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Aprilla2
Monroe, GA62 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
We could do this trip again & again, it was by far one of our top experiences while traveling! Great family team with a laid back feel. They really want you to see dolphins, enjoy yourself and come back to see them. Beautiful sunset and many playful dolphins! Highly recommend!
Written October 5, 2022
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Janie B
Liberty Township, OH56 contributions
Sep 2022
This has got to be one of the best dolphin cruises available. It is a fishing style boat that only holds about 50 passengers. It is basically all open and the view of the dolphins is great from anywhere on the boat. There are two boats, one with passengers and the other with just the captain. They travel beside each other creating a wake which lures the dolphins to jump between the boats. We saw so many dolphins and all up close. The passengers were cheering and clapping every time the dolphins jumped out of the water. I can't recommend this company highly enough and so reasonably priced! A definite must do when in Orange Beach!!
Written September 28, 2022
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Thebecker
1 contribution
Aug 2022
If I could give more than 5 stars for this experience I would. My kids were blown away by how many dolphins we saw on this cruise and how close they were. The crew was funny and friendly. We went on the sunset cruise and the weather was perfect. We passed a few other dolphin cruises and they looked jam packed, and a couple of them even seemed to be following the boat we were on because the dolphins were so close to us. This experience was well worth the money and my kids won’t stop thanking us.
Written August 18, 2022
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Carrie S.
Waukesha, WI10 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
This is definitely a hidden gem. My boys loved this. My husband who usually is sleeping, was actually excited to go!! We got to see so many dolphins. It was such an amazing experience. The man who was working on the bottom of the boat was also very friendly. This was also very affordable for those of you who have to worry about money ! 😉 #FamilyFun
Written August 10, 2022
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Stlfanswer
Forsyth, IL22 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Definitely worth the money! Sunset cruise was the perfect entertainment for 6 people from 17-55. Loved being able to stand right on the side of the boat for an up-close experience. From the captain and music on the boat while spotting dolphins to the beautiful views and peacefulness of the bay, you will get the full-Florida-feelings!!
Written August 6, 2022
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mdavis114
Jackson, TN39 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Not one negative thing I can say about this experience. Father son team is great and they really got the dolphins to show out. Even had all the kids move to one side so they could get a good view for our first sighting. Highly recommend and would definitely go back for another cruise!
Written July 13, 2022
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Abby A
15 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
We had a great sunset dolphin cruise! We saw several dolphins and even was able to see a 1 or two day old baby dolphin swimming with mom. Captain Philip and Deck Hand Emma were knowledgeable about dolphins. We also loved the trivia and facts that Emma provided us. We highly recommend this cruise and cannot wait to do it again. Thank you for a great cruise.
Written June 30, 2022
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Are service dogs permitted on Cold Mil Fleet dolphin cruise?
bluebird03
Nashville31 contributions
Id give them a call and ask
Hi. I am online and see the option for a comp ticket. Is this correct?
J D
Milwaukee, WI924 contributions
Agree with not knowing what it is of which you speak....
Blanchestu
Lake Charles, LA40 contributions
We will be a party of 9 on the evening of June 25. Can you accommodate s?
Bobby S
Metairie, LA60 contributions
You need to call ahead of time to make reservations for a party that large, to guarantee that they can fit you.
Jill W
7 contributions
I just bought tickets for next week, but am concerned about one of the "rules". It says no black-soled shoes are allowed on the boat & they can be left by the dock if needed. My shoes have black soles and I can't walk barefoot. Are they strict about this? Do they check all feet?
Elizabeth K
59 contributions
they did not check our feet- I would call and ask- they are very accommodating
Tammy R
North Platte, NE16 contributions
Do you have cruises March 5-8th?
Elizabeth K
59 contributions
They have cruises everyday - as long as the weather is good.
Frederick W
Shreveport, LA1 contribution
Are they handicapped accessible (wheelchair)?
csims2016
Saint-Louis, Senegal20 contributions
The particular boat that we were on was not wheelchair accessible. You may want to call and ask though, because they have several other boats in their fleet. :-)
RichandLInda
Kentucky11 contributions
We are thinking about making reservations for our family of 17, ages 1-64. My question is this: my daughter-in-law is 7 months pregnant and I'm wondering if it would be safe for her to ride the boat?
Lynb76
34 contributions
Oh yes it's very calm in the bay.
rhonda1012
Quinton, AL
How to dress, cost, cruise times.
Jim H
Little Rock, AR17 contributions
Shoes- only people who had to remove their shoes were those wearing shoes with black soles.
Cost- Normal cost seemed to be about $20 plus tax (~$22.50 with tax) for the double surf dolphin Cruise. I signed up a head of time on their website for their newsletter and was promised a discount coupon for doing so. At the time of the cruise, I still had not received a coupon so I mentioned it and received $2 off per adult ticket. They also had a sunset cruise which includes the dolphin double surf component as well. The sunset cruise was ~$5 more than the regular daytime cruise.
Schedule- the schedule apparently varies. When we were there the Tuesday and Wednesday before Memorial day, their only cruises were at ~ 4p for the cheaper cruise and 6:15 pm for the Sunset Cruise. The time for the sunset cruise probably varies as the sunset times change over the summer. Note: some other reviews from previous years seem to indicate that they may have additional cruise times during the day during peak season which I am guessing would be from Memorial day to labor day. Therefore, you really need to give them a call to determine all possible cruise times for the dates that you will be in the area. I would definitely recommend that you get a reservation if at all possible.
Dress – I did not see a dress code other than no black sole shoes. My guess is that anything reasonable for a boat trip and potentially getting splashed with water should be fine. For many, it might be a good idea to have some sunscreen available as well as sunglasses and/or a hat.
Related tip…It was difficult to get good pictures of the dolphins as we cruised at high speed while the dolphins were doing their thing as I was trying to hold and operate the camera with one hand and hold onto the railing with my other hand (for some that first step backward is a significant drop). This made it difficult to center action pictures (remember bright sunlight on your screen), etc. Therefore, #1) be sure your camera is tethered to your hand/arm and #2) you might also want to bring some type of quick release strap that based on your best judgment you might consider using to tether yourself to the railing so as to free your other hand to help with the camera. You will understand more why I say that when you see how the boat is configured.
