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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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Ranked #20 of 36 activities in Orange Beach
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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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

They have a few glass panels that have 4 foot walls around them. You can't see anything. But the staff does not even use them during the Dolphin Tour, despite their ads. The boat barely leaves the dock area...they must save a ton on fuel....and you sit in the bay looking for dolphins that barely surface. They also say it... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

We took this while visiting in Orange Beach. The bottom is not glass so a little misleading but outstanding. We had Capt. Barry and we did find a lot of dolphins (if you spot a lot, you get a free beer). They have snack, drinks, alcoholic drinks to sell. I enjoyed just the boat ride but also enjoyed seeing dolphins,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

We have been on glass bottom boats before...this does not compare. Save your money boys and do something else. The only dolphins we saw were baited over by a small aluminum boat. We thought the 'fisherman' looked fake too. If you see the passengers sitting around looking OUT and not down through the 'glass'...YOU AIN'T SEEING WHAT YOU PAID FOR!... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

Having never seen this part of the country, this was a great way to see it from the water. The boat ride was very calm. The captain was very informative in showing us things along our journey. We saw lots of dolphins up close and at a distance, but not through the glass bottom, water was too murky. Only draw... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

My family and I took this Dolphin tour because it was highly recommended by a friend of mine. I thought it was a wonderful boat ride and there was plenty of shade. The Captain tried hard to find dolphins for us. Even though none of them jumped high out of the water, it was exciting to see them swimming around.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

Do not waste your time. Spent $105.00 on 5 people for a boat ride. Boat also is not glass bottom. Has a few areas on boat that you can see under but no great thing!!! We felt extremely stupid for doing this.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

It was worth $20 just for the boat ride, as my husband & I aren't boaters. However, we saw dolphins 3-4 different times, & the captain & employees were very knowledgeable. One of the highlights of our trip, & our boat was completely shaded (unlike most of the other dolphin tours). 2 down sides: the glass bottom part wasn't impressive,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012 via mobile

We decided to take a dolphin cruise. I figured it would be a total waste of time. But I was on vacation, so why not? I will say the glass bottom thing was pretty much pointless. The boat had a small piece of glass you could look about 6 foot down in a compartment at on each corner of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2012

We went on a dolphin cruise last weekend and we all had a wonderful time. The cruise would have been fun even without the dolphins, but the kids loved seeing the dolphins jumping in the wake. It was a great time for adults and kids alike

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 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!

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