A dolphin cruise along Alabama’s coast is pure joy from the first splash to the final wave.
As your boat cuts across the glassy waters near Robinson Island and Bird Island, sleek gray fins appear in every direction. Dolphins often swim in pods, racing the bow or jumping and diving in the rush of the wake, their playful energy captivating passengers of all ages.
You’ll spot pelicans gliding low, hear the calls of shorebirds and feel the Gulf breeze as the captain shares stories about these intelligent marine mammals. For example, did you know that dolphins don’t drink water while swimming? They get their fill of water from the fish they eat. Or that dolphins create names for each other using a unique combination of whistles, clicks, squeaks and other acoustic sounds—and they can remember these names for more than 20 years? Wow!
Every trip is different, each dolphin encounter is unique, but the thrill of seeing them in their natural habitat never fades. Cruise calm coastal waters where dolphins leap, splash and glide beside the boat for an unforgettable look at life in the Gulf.