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Cetacean Cruises
Cetacean Cruises
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Boat ToursEco ToursPrivate ToursDolphin & Whale WatchingNature & Wildlife Tours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Dolphin / Nature Tours : Our 2 hour tour takes you to see our resident Dolphin Pod in the calm waters of the Bays of Orange Beach, Alabama. After learning about the dolphins and taking lots of upclose pictures, we then take you into our beautiful bayous for an ecotour, where you may see wildlife ranging from Ospreys, Eagles, Deer or maybe even an Alligator! Smooth Sailing Tours: Come Sail Away with Cetacean Cruises Have you ever experienced a sailing adventure aboard a two-hull sailboat? Two hulls provide stability for a smooth ride without leaning to one side. Come enjoy a two-hour sail at sunset aboard the Cetacean, a 52-foot Hawaiian catamaran. Day sailing tours are great for the entire family! With the wind in our sails, the Cetacean skims along the waters of Orange Beach, Alabama. While out sailing, you’ll see coastal wildlife and marine life all around. Take in the sights and sounds as pelicans and cormorants dive into the water; bald eagles, egrets and sea gulls.
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sergei1624
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Oct 2020 • Family
Our family spent three days at Gulf Shores, Alabama, in the first week of October, 2020. The area was still recovering from hurricane Sally and there already were fears of the approaching hurricane Delta. Most of our time we spent on the beach. However, Gulf Shores is known for its dolphins. When choosing which company to pick for our dolphin adventure, we randomly chose Cetacean Cruises. The vessel was a small one and there were about 15 people on it. As we were on the water, there was a much bigger boat also looking for dolphins. Beyond any doubt, we got much better deal: due to Captain Will's skillful maneuvering, we saw the first dolphin in about 10 minutes since we started the trip, and then the dolphins were continuously by the side of the boat. They would swim next to the boat and we had a unique experience of this very close encounter with the beautiful creatures. I attribute the success to Capt. Will.
Written October 9, 2020
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Scenic633376
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Apr 2021
We had a group of 23 RV's and this Cetacean Cruises delivered a great sunset cruise. Everyone working for this company was very nice and they went above and beyond to accommodate our group.
The night we went out the sky was overcast and the wind was blowing like crazy but we all had a great time and I know I will book again. I highly recommend sailing with this crew.
The night we went out the sky was overcast and the wind was blowing like crazy but we all had a great time and I know I will book again. I highly recommend sailing with this crew.
Written April 29, 2021
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Thank you, we are thrilled that you enjoyed to sailing cruise at sunset! Please visit us again!
Written May 10, 2021
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TeamOryMom
Dallas, TX57 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
We sailed with Cetacean two years ago and since our kids brought friends this year, wanted to take them also. Another GREAT experience!! Dolphins were out showing off and Mother Nature provided a beautiful sunset. Onboard music and beverages were perfect also!
Written July 2, 2020
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Thank you so much for being one of our returning customers! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Please visit us again1
Written July 3, 2020
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adcooper2020
Alabaster, AL1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Family
We enjoyed a beautiful sunset sail! The Captain and mate were fantastic. Took us straight out to see the dolphins, played great music, and let us enjoy our cocktails and the beautiful sunset on our way back to the Wharf. Great value & a great excursion. We’ll be back!
Written July 7, 2020
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Thank you so much for joining us on The Cetacean! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for sharing your experience. Please visit us again!
Written July 9, 2020
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KatieHG626
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Aug 2021
Incredible!! I booked a private four-hour cruise for ten people for a bachelorette party and it was so much fun! The staff were wonderful, the views were beautiful, and the cruise was relaxing. We even saw dolphins! I highly recommend Cetacean Cruises!! They went above and beyond my expectations. And I recommend booking at least a four hour cruise to be able to go to Pirates Cove for burgers and bushwackers ☺️🙌😋
Written August 10, 2021
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The crew said you and your group were a pleasure to serve! Thank you for leaving us such an amazing review- please come see us again!
Written August 11, 2021
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Daphne, AL1 contribution
Jul 2020
My husband and I went on our first Cetacean Cruise Tuesday 7/21/20, they were fantastic and very caring. We had wonderful seats with another couple who were celebrating their anniversary as we were. The scenery and sunset were beautiful and our Captain brought is to see the dolphins while awaiting the sunset. Kudos to Scott the 1st mate and bartender and the playing of the theme song from Gilligan's Island was just the thing to set the fun!
Written July 24, 2020
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Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know that you enjoyed your trip! Please visit us again. Thank you so much!
Written July 25, 2020
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haeffb
Mexico, MO20 contributions
Sep 2021
Cetaean’s sunset dolphin cruise is, according to my wife, “The best dolphin cruise I’ve ever been on.” The combination of a cash bar with table service, sunset, and sailing can’t be beat.
The Cetacean, a smaller boat than many of the other cruises with a capacity of around 20, provides a more intimate experience. Sailing back to the dock into the sunset is great.
The Cetacean, a smaller boat than many of the other cruises with a capacity of around 20, provides a more intimate experience. Sailing back to the dock into the sunset is great.
Written September 23, 2021
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Awesome! We love this review, and we love your business! We are so glad you and your wife enjoyed the Sunset Sailing Cruise- please visit us again the next time you're in town!
Written September 23, 2021
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Brent1288
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Jun 2021 • Family
We went with our 3 kids and had a great time on the Dolphin & Nature Eco Tour. Captain Will was great with the kids, keeping the information PG & interesting, as well as letting the kids "drive" the boat. The smaller boat allowed for some great up close looks at the dolphins, much better than other larger boats i've been on before. Would highly recommend this cruise, especially to those with young kids.
Written June 25, 2021
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Thank you for joining us and thank you for the great review! Please visit us again.
Written July 4, 2021
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Ladmari2001
Ekron, KY1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
I have been on dolphin cruises where small children have cried the whole cruise so this time I did my research and this sunset cruise seemed to be the only one with a weight limit so I figured no crying babies here—wrong! There was a family of 6 with a small child and the child cried the whole trip eliminating taking videos as I didn’t want a crying baby as my audio. Also the captain told of way too many of his accomplishments and stories I just wanted a quite cruise at sunset with my wife and kids not crying babies and a verbal resume. Also the cruise never hit the ocean only brackish water in the lagoon. But we did see dolphins and a sunset so 3 stars instead of 2
Written June 4, 2022
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We have a weight minimum of 18 pounds. That means passengers weighing AT LEAST 18 pounds are welcome on board. We understand that crying babies can take away from an experience, but we have never advertised our Dolphin and Nature Sunset cruise as an "adults only" cruise. In fact, we advertise it as "fun for the whole family." If you wanted an experience geared more towards adults, we would have recommended our Sunset Sailing excursion, although children are welcome on these cruises, too. We have also NEVER advertised that we go out into the Gulf. We strongly emphasize everywhere that we stay in the back bays of Orange Beach's Intracoastal Waterway.
The Dolphin and Nature sunset cruise is a narrated tour, as advertised. It is unfortunate that crying children prevented you from fully enjoying your experience. We invite you come out with us again on a sailing excursion, which also cruises in the back bays only.
-Elise
Written June 4, 2022
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Dexter, MI24 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We saw so many dolphins I lost count! They came right up to the boat! Open pontoon boat was able to go into shallow waters where the bigger double deck boats had to stay farther away. Our captain was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about dolphins very entertaining. There were also 2 awesome bartenders on board to meet our needs. Recommend sunset cruise because the views with the sunset is breathtaking
Written October 2, 2023
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Can you accommodate an adult in a wheelchair?
Written June 26, 2019
We are traveling with an 8 month old.
Are babies allowed?
Do they usually do ok on the boat?
Is it possible to make sure we get a spot for her in the shade?
Written May 10, 2017
There is a covered area for shade and comfortable seating. I would suggest calling ahead about minimim age. This is about a four hour cruise. Enjoy your time on the gulf.
Written May 10, 2017
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