Dolphin cruises

• Dolphin cruise: ages 3 and up $24 · 2 and under $12
• Its site's special: everyone over 2 $24 · 2 and under $10 · the 6 pm cruise $28 all ages
• Blue Angels cruise (2 hr): $34 all ages
• Personal cooler on board: $10. Private tours: call

Online price for Oct 7, 2026 (Blue Angels: Oct 14), before tax and fees. Its booking-page text lists a third set ($22, infants $5). Ask which applies.

The trip: Public cruises of 1–1.5 hours on the Blue Dolphin, a 51 ft pontoon; the sunset cruise runs 1.5–2 hours. Its site lists departures at 9:30, 12, 2, 4 and 6, seven days a week, set by weather and demand. Private 1.5–3 hour tours on a 23 ft center console (call).

Included / extra: Restroom and a concession stand (drinks, snacks and souvenirs for sale); free parking. One of its pages calls the cabin air-conditioned and heated, another open air.

Their rules: Reservations required, with a card to hold them. It needs 15 passengers to run and takes 40 at most. Arrive 30 minutes early. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead on its site (4 hours on its booking page), or no-shows are charged.

On dolphins: It says: "Feeding or harassing wild dolphins is against federal law."

The one scheduled public dolphin cruise on the Florida side of Perdido Key (Tradition sells seats on a few dates). Its site markets Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, but you board in Florida.

• Private sunset dolphin cruise (2 hr, the whole boat): $1,100
• Shared Blue Angels November show cruise (3 hr): 13 and up $95 · 12 and under $90
• A 20% tip for the deckhands is customary

Online price for Oct 7, 2026 (Blue Angels cruise: Nov 7), before tax and fees.

The trip: A private 2-hour sunset bay cruise on the Entertainer, a 65 ft fishing boat, down to Fort Pickens to see the lighthouse.

Included / extra: Air conditioning and heat, restrooms, a grill, fridge and microwave. No food or drinks are sold; bring a cooler (alcohol OK, no glass bottles).

Their rules: Arrive 30 minutes early. No swimming off the boat. Private charters need two weeks' notice to cancel for a refund (shared trips: 48 hours). If the captain cancels for rough seas it reschedules or refunds; that call is made the morning of the trip.

Mainly a deep-sea fishing boat. Its pages give the capacity as 45, 47 and 49.

• Private trip for 1–6 people: 2 hr $200 · 3 hr $300 · 4 hr $400 (call to schedule)
• By the seat on the 48 ft Tradition (2 hr): ages 3+ $25 · 2 and under $5
• A 15–20% tip is customary and not included

Private prices are from its site. Seat price online for Oct 20, 2026 (the first open date), before tax and fees.

The trip: Private 2–4 hour dolphin trips for up to 6 (boat not named), or a 2-hour cruise by the seat on the Tradition, a 48 ft charter boat for up to 25 with air conditioning and a full bathroom.

Included / extra: Bring whatever you want to eat and drink.

Their rules: Must be 21+ to book online; 15% deposit. Cancel more than 48 hours ahead and the deposit is refunded; later cancellations and no-shows are charged $150. If the captain cancels for weather, the deposit is refunded.

Few seat dates are open online; the private trips are booked by phone. Same address as Entertainer Fishing Charters.

• Dolphin eco-cruise: $100 a person, 4 minimum
• Romantic sunset cruise: $200 a person, 2 minimum
• Blue Angels practice tour: $125 a person, 4 minimum
• Sandbar swim-and-play tour: $750 for the group, 6 max
• Crew gratuity not included

Prices from its own site. Trip lengths aren't published.

The trip: Private trips on Twist 'N' Reels, a 27 ft center console. The dolphin eco-cruise passes the Pensacola Lighthouse and Fort Pickens; the sunset cruise runs the Intracoastal along the National Seashore.

Their rules: Up to 6. No weather or cancellation policy published. Send the dates and trip you want and it will contact you.

Mainly a fishing charter. The Book buttons on its site go to a booking marketplace.

• Sunset cruise (2 hr): $295 for the boat
• Half day (4 hr) $495 · full day (8 hr) $795
• Blue Angels practice cruise: $495
• Off-season special, Nov–Feb (6 hr): $695
• All-inclusive: no extra charge for the captain, fuel or taxes

Prices from its own site. Its booking page currently lists only the half and full day.

The trip: Private trips for up to 6 (kids and infants count) on a 25 ft 2022 Yamaha FSH: dolphins, sightseeing, sandbars, sunset, bar and restaurant hopping. The sunset cruise starts 1.5 hours before sunset.

Included / extra: Captain, fuel, taxes, adult life jackets, a large cooler of ice and bottled water. BYOB, no glass. Bring life jackets for children or pets.

Their rules: Up to 6 people and up to 2 pets. No weather or cancellation policy published. Its calendar may not show same-day trips: call.

Its Blue Angels trip is listed as 9 am–1 pm on one page and 3 hours on another.

• Island tour & dolphin cruise (3 hr, up to 6): $399 for the boat
• Snorkel & dolphin combo: 2 hr $449 · 3 hr $549
• Card payments carry a 1.9% fee

As listed on its booking page; no dates were open to book online when we checked on Oct 6, 2026.

The trip: A private island tour looking for dolphins on the Lady K, a 31 ft 2017 Panga; the combo adds snorkeling. Up to 6.

Included / extra: Ice and water (the combo adds a cooler and snorkel gear). Bring sunscreen, towels and any food or drink.

Their rules: Deposit required: full refund 14 or more days out; inside 14 days or a no-show, the deposit is kept. The captain may cancel for winds over 20 knots or unsafe weather, with a full refund or a new date. No refunds once the boat leaves the dock.

Mostly spearfishing and snorkel trips; it runs on the captain's days off.

• Private dolphin cruise (2–6 hr, up to 6): from $350
• Private sunset dolphin cruise (2 hr): from $400
• Blue Angels island trip (5 hr): from $800
• Caribe Marina's booking page lists the same captain at $150 an hour, 2-hour minimum. Ask which applies

From its booking page.

The trip: Private trips for up to 6 on a 24 ft Cobia center console. Dolphin cruises at 9:00, 11:30 and 2:00; sunset times vary through the year.

Included / extra: Coast Guard certified captain, safety gear and life vests. No restroom on board. Bring a cooler for food and drink.

Their rules: Kids under 8 wear a life jacket at all times. No glass except wine bottles. Not handicap accessible; certified service animals OK. Smoking only at the back of the boat. If the captain judges the weather unfavorable, the trip may be changed, rescheduled or refunded at its discretion.

Capt. Matt Swiggum, also listed with Caribe Marina.

• Adults 13+ $25 · kids 3–12 $20 · 2 and under free (2 hr)
• With its booking fees and tax: adult $27.98 · child $22.39
• Thursday eco tour (2.5 hr): adults $30 · kids 3–12 $25
• Private charter on the Bama Breeze (up to 49): price not published
• Discounts it advertises: 20% off with code BREEZE20OFF · 10% with military ID

Booking-page price for Oct 7, 2026. No eco tour dates were open in October or November.

The trip: A 2-hour cruise on the Bama Breeze (up to 49 passengers); the evening cruise takes in the sunset. It needs 15 guests to run. The Thursday 10 am eco tour explores Perdido Bay and Ingram Bayou.

Included / extra: Restroom and life jackets; a beverage and snack bar on board (for purchase).

Their rules: No outside alcohol. No dogs. Kids under 8 or under 90 lb wear a life jacket (provided). A card on file for every reservation. Cancel 24 hours ahead for a full refund; no charge if lightning or a small craft advisory keeps the boat in. Rain or clouds don't count.

Run by Flora-Bama Marina & Watersports. Its booking page also gives (251) 979-0135.

• Ages 13+ $29 · ages 4–12 $24 · 3 and under free (1.5 hr)
• Its booking-page headline still says $35 / $29. Ask which applies
• Optional cancellation protection: 10% of the booking

Online price for Oct 16, 2026 (its first open date after Oct 7), before tax and fees.

The trip: About 1.5 hours around Perdido Pass on a covered 50–51 ft tiki pontoon with shade, seating and a bathroom. Holds up to 40. No cruises on Mondays.

Included / extra: A few non-alcoholic drinks for sale. Bring your own food and drinks (no glass). The crew works for tips.

Their rules: Arrive 30 minutes early; the boat leaves on time. If too few people book, it tells you 2 hours ahead. Cancel more than 48 hours out for a full refund; inside 48 hours only with cancellation protection. Trips cut short by weather can be rescheduled.

Caribe Marina's own boat.

• Capt. Don Guinn: $150 an hour, 2-hour minimum, up to 6
• Capt. Ed Wade (Luna Lu, a 44 ft Sea Ray with a restroom): $300 an hour, 2-hour minimum, up to 6
• Capt. Dan Cramer: from $405 for 3 hours, up to 6
• Capt. Brent Spears, 3-hr dolphin and shrimping trip: $450 for 1–2 people, $60 each extra up to 6
• Gratuity not included; it says 20% is typical

As listed on Caribe Marina's booking page; no dates were open to book online when we checked on Oct 6, 2026.

The trip: Independent captains booked through Caribe Marina: dolphin, sunset, sightseeing, Blue Angels and bar-hopping trips, 6 passengers max.

Their rules: Bring any drinks or snacks (Capt. Spears: no large coolers). Arrive 20 minutes early. Once a booking is confirmed, any cancellation has to be agreed by the captain.

Caribe Marina's own site currently shows only Don Guinn (and Back Bay's Matt Swiggum). Call to confirm who is running.

• Daytime (90 min): $26 · kids 8 and under $15
• Sunset (90 min): $30 · kids 8 and under $21
• Private charter (90 min): $975 for the boat, gratuity not included
• Optional cancellation insurance: $2.60 a ticket (sunset $3, kids $2.10)

Booking-page price for Oct 7, 2026; no tax or fee lines showed.

The trip: Cruises of 90 minutes on two custom glass-bottom catamarans. Each has four door-size glass panels (not an all-glass bottom). Its booking page says tours run in the back bays and the Gulf.

Included / extra: Life jackets for adults and kids, a marine restroom, and a snack and drink bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) for purchase.

Their rules: No coolers or outside drinks (bottles and sippy cups for little ones are OK); no strollers, infant carriers or car seats on board. Kids 8 and under wear a life jacket; infants must weigh at least 18 lb. Cover-ups over swimwear; men keep shirts on. A 15-person minimum (12 for sunset, per its banner). Full refund with 24 hours' notice on its booking page; its FAQ says the deposit is nonrefundable within 48 hours.

On dolphins: It says: "We are only allowed to view the dolphins by law, swimming with and feeding dolphins might upset their natural life style."

The private charter lists at $1,200, but every open fall date showed $975. Its fall calendar shows no Sunday cruises.

• 2-hour island tour: $70 a person + tax
• 4-hour island tour with a stop at a bar on the water: $125 a person + tax
• Private: $175 an hour + tax

Prices from its own site. You pay on board, cash or card.

The trip: Shared tours (mixed groups, up to 6) or private, on a 40 ft pontoon with two double hammocks, a tiki bar and a bathroom; both tours stop at an island. Tours at 9, 11:30, 2, 4:30 and 7; sunset times vary through the year.

Included / extra: Captain, fuel, onboard toys and games, ice and bottled water. Nothing is sold on board: bring your own food and drink.

Their rules: Alcohol for 21 and over, with ID. No cancellation or weather policy published.

Books by phone only, and its site footer still says 2025: call to confirm it is running. Its site does not mention dolphins.

• Dolphin cruise (1.5 hr): adults 13+ $30 · kids 3–12 $20 · 2 and under free
• Sunset sail (1.5–2 hr): adults $45.46 · kids $27.30
• Family adventure sail (2 hr): adults $36.40 · kids $22.73
• Dolphins & Blue Angels sail (6 hr, meals included): adults $137.25 · kids $90.91
• Private charters: call. 10% military discount on passenger fares

Online price for Oct 10, 2026 (family sail: Oct 15; Blue Angels: Oct 14), before tax and fees.

The trip: Sails on Wild Hearts, a 53 ft catamaran sailboat for up to 49, with two restrooms and a covered cabin below. Sails daily spring to fall. Parties of 20 or more must book a private charter.

Included / extra: Ice water on dolphin cruises; water, soft drinks and light hors d'oeuvres on sunset sails; breakfast and lunch on the Blue Angels sail. Snacks and drinks for sale (cash only). Life jackets.

Their rules: Guests 21+ may bring alcohol in a small cooler, no glass. Kids 12 and under wear life jackets. No animals (service animals need 48 hours' notice). Photo ID for every passenger; no shoes on board (covers offered); no spray sunscreen. Full refund with 24 hours' notice or if the captain cancels; no-shows pay in full.

On dolphins: It says: "We never feed or chase the dolphins."

Same company and booking account as Parasail Sky Surfer and Perdido Beach Service. Its booking notes say children under 2 are not permitted "due to heat," yet it sells free infant tickets. Ask before booking a baby.

• Daytime: 13 and up $18 · ages 3–12 $15 · 2 and under free
• Evening: $20 all ages · 2 and under free
• Its site says plus tax

Online price for Oct 7, 2026, before tax and fees.

The trip: About 1.5 hours on its booking page; its site says 1.5 to 2 hours. Runs Monday to Saturday, March to October; times vary by season.

Included / extra: Restroom on board. Bring a small cooler with drinks and snacks.

Their rules: A reservation is required. Full refund with 24 hours' notice or if it cancels for weather; no-shows pay in full.

• Private dolphin cruise (1.5 hr): up to 4 $280 · 5 people $310 · 6 people $335
• Sunset cruise (1.5 hr): $335 for up to 6
• Blue Angels practice cruise (3.5–4 hr): $495 for up to 6
• Island Time cruise (2, 4 or 6 hr): call for a quote. Beach chairs and umbrella or a swim dock: $20 each

Prices from its own site.

The trip: Private 1.5-hour cruises through the Intracoastal (sunset can go around Ono Island), 6 passengers max. Dolphin and sunset cruises Monday to Saturday.

Included / extra: Water and sports drinks; photos of your cruise on request. Bring your own snacks and drinks (no glass).

Their rules: 50% card deposit plus a non-refundable booking fee; the balance is due at the end. Same-day cancellation: full price. Inside 48 hours: you lose the deposit. Over 48 hours: deposit back minus the booking fee. Weather: rebook, or deposit back minus the booking fee. No spray sunscreen on board; arrive 30 minutes early.

Also runs guided jet ski dolphin tours.

• Dolphin eco tour (1.5 hr, on the Explorer): $30 all ages · 1 and under free
• Dolphin & nature cruise (2 hr): $35 · dolphin & nature sunset (2 hr): $40, all ages
• Dolphin & sailing cruise on the catamaran: $40 all ages
• Adults-only (13+) sunset sail (2 hr): $60
• Private 1.5-hr dolphin cruise, up to 20: $1,200 (the same listing also says $800 plus 20% tip and tax; ask)

Online price for Oct 7 and Oct 10, 2026 (private cruise: Nov 1), before tax and fees.

The trip: Two boats: the Explorer, a 40 ft pontoon built for swamps and creeks (on the 2-hour trip the first hour is dolphins, the second goes up into the swamps), and the Cetacean, a 52 ft sailing catamaran. The daytime sail is 1.5 hours on its site and 2 on its booking page. Full season March through October; off-season cruises run as demand allows.

Included / extra: A restroom on both boats; a bar (cocktails, beer, wine) and snacks for sale. No coolers or outside alcohol.

Their rules: Must weigh at least 18 lb to board; kids under 8 wear a life jacket (provided). No strollers or wheelchairs (walkers and canes are OK); the sailboat's ramp is steep. No animals, no smoking or vaping. Full refund with 24 hours' notice (72 hours for parties over 10); no charge if the captain cancels for weather.

On dolphins: It says: "Orange Beach’s Cetacean Cruises later became the first commercial tour company outside of Key West to receive the Dolphin SMART approval."

It says sightings are guaranteed on the Explorer ("or your next trip is free"), not on the sailboat. NOAA no longer publishes a Dolphin SMART participant list to check its claim against.

• Sunset (1.5 hr): from $500 for 6 · +$25 each extra guest, up to 18
• 3-hr morning (Sun–Thu): from $580 for 6 · +$50 each extra guest
• Half day, 4 hr (Sun–Thu): from $770 for 6 · Fri–Sat afternoons from $1,380 for up to 18
• Full day (6 hr, up to 18): from $1,820
• Its booking page shows lower bases ($300 sunset, $285 for 3 hr) plus 10% tax; its FAQ adds a $150–$300 captain fee on some trips

Its own pages disagree on the price, the tax and a captain fee. Call for the all-in price before you book.

The trip: Private trips on the Pink Pearl, a 26 ft tiki catamaran for up to 18, with bar seating, lounge couches and a private head. Look for dolphins or anchor at a sandbar (the full day goes to the sandbars around Robinson and Walker Islands).

Included / extra: Captain and crew, fuel, water, ice and a large ice chest, Bluetooth stereo. BYOB (nothing with red dye). Extras: snorkels $15, photo package $75, trip protection 5%. It suggests a 15–25% tip.

Their rules: Infants 3 and under come aboard in their own flotation device; kids 7 and under wear life jackets. A waiver for every guest. No smoking (vaping is allowed). It doesn't cancel on forecasts: go or no-go is decided 1 hour before; if the captain cancels, your payment is refunded. Guest cancellations are refundable up to 14 days out.

Its other site, coastease.com, lists lower 'starting at' prices.

• Daytime: adults and kids 4–12 $22 · 3 and under $10
• Sunset: adults and kids $26 · 3 and under $10
• Military and first responders: daytime $13 · sunset $16
• Private charter: $1,800 daytime · $2,300 sunset (its site lists $2,300, with tax, fuel surcharge and tips included)
• Blue Angels practice cruise (4 hr): adults $75 · kids under 12 $50

Online price for Oct 7 and Oct 11, 2026, before tax and fees (Blue Angels: its site). Its booking-page headline says "Adults and Children $25."

The trip: Between 1.5 and 2 hours on a 130-passenger boat with three decks, an air-conditioned lower cabin, a snack bar and a restroom; the deckhands narrate. Runs mid-March through October. Public cruises need 30 passengers or it reschedules you.

Included / extra: Snack bar and souvenirs extra. Bring snacks, drinks and a small cooler; alcohol is OK, no glass. Its deckhands work for tips.

Their rules: All ages; kids 7 and under wear life vests (a sling or carrier works for babies). Arrive 30 minutes early; the boat leaves on time. The captain makes weather calls (up to a 30-minute delay), then reschedules or refunds. No customer cancellation policy published.

Its site and its booking text disagree on the kid and infant ages (4–12 and 3 and under, or 3–12 and 2 and under).

• 1.5-hr bay cruise: $70 a seat · whole boat (up to 6) $410
• 1.5-hr sunset trip: $75 a seat · whole boat $440
• 3-hr island trip (Bird or Robinson Island): $90 a seat · whole boat $530
• Kids pay the full seat price. It suggests a 15–20% tip

Online price for Oct 7 and Oct 10, 2026, before tax and fees.

The trip: Captained tiki boats with a roof, 6 passengers each (several run together for groups up to 30). No restroom on board. It runs in the rain.

Included / extra: An iced cooler, cups, bottle openers, bottled water and a Bluetooth speaker. BYOB (beer, wine or liquor; glass OK). $150 cleanup fees for pet or human messes.

Their rules: Seats need at least 2 people. All ages; kids 8 and under wear a life jacket underway. ID for anyone drinking. Dogs only on a private charter, and not on the islands (bird sanctuaries). Changes or cancellations up to 7 days out (inside 7 days only with trip protection). Full refund or credit if it cancels for weather.

A tiki-boat ride; its site does not mention dolphins.

• Daytime (1.5 hr): adults 13+ $18 · kids 2–12 $16 · infants $11 online ($12 on its site)
• A second daytime listing online: adults $23 · kids $20 · infants $11
• Sunset: adults $24 · kids $16 · infants $10 online; its site says $26 / $18 / $11
• 4 adult tickets get 1 free infant ticket. On board: snacks $1, soft drinks $2
• Pirate & Princess ride (1 hr): adults $12 · kids 2–12 $10

Online price for Oct 7 and Oct 8, 2026, before tax and fees. Its site, Zeke's page and its booking page list five price sets. Ask which applies.

The trip: A 1.5-hour cruise (sunset 1.5–2 hours) on a 40 ft pink boat with a steel roof, no steps to board, padded seats and a restroom, with audio narration.

Included / extra: Life jackets for everyone; free parking (a lot the size of a football field, then about half a field's walk to the boat). Purchases from Zeke's dock store can come aboard.

Their rules: Under 12 need a parent or guardian at check-in. Late arrivals forfeit. Refunds: its site charges a 20% fee; its booking page gives a full refund with 48 hours' notice. Weather: it delays up to 30 minutes, moves you to the next cruise, or refunds.

This is the dolphin cruise on Zeke's Landing's site. For daytime cruises in fall and winter it asks you to bring a blanket or beach towel.

• 2–4 people: 1.5 hr $240 · 2 hr $280 · 3 hr $340
• 5–6 people: 1.5 hr $320 · 2 hr $420 · 3 hr $510 · 4 hr $600 · 5 hr $780 · 6 hr $960
• Its site also lists 4–6 hours for 2–4 people ($400–$640), but those can't be booked online. Call

Online price for Oct 7 and Oct 10, 2026, before tax and fees.

The trip: Private tiki cruises: a 90-minute basic or sunset ride (sunset about 6:00–7:30, adjusted by season), or 2–6 hour island party trips with sandbar stops. A custom catamaran tiki with a bar, swim ladder and a full head (toilet, shower, sink). 6 people; up to 12 with its sister boat (call).

Included / extra: Captain and deckhand, a cooler with ice, a blender, Bluetooth sound and life jackets. BYOB; nothing is sold on board.

Their rules: 21 and over may bring alcohol (18–20 can book but can't bring it). Bring a life vest for kids 5 and under, or call to check it has one that fits. No cigarettes, cigars or drugs. Booking inside 18 hours: call. Its booking page gives a full refund or credit with 24 hours' notice; its site words the window differently. If the captain cancels for weather, you get a refund.

• Private dolphin cruise (up to 6): 1 hr $225 · 2 hr $340 · 3 hr $450
• Sunset (up to 6): 1 hr $225 · 2 hr $340
• March 5–May 19: 1 hr $199 · 2 hr $299

Online price for Oct 7 and Oct 10, 2026, before tax and fees.

The trip: Private only, up to 6: 1-, 2- and 3-hour dolphin trips, sunset trips and a Blue Angels and sandbar trip. Its pages describe the boat as a "large covered boat" and as a 27 ft Sea Fox center console.

Included / extra: Bottled water and a toilet on board. Bring your own drinks and snacks.

Their rules: Its cancellation line reads "Full refund if cancelled within 24 hours of your trip"; ask what it means. If the captain cancels (usually for weather), you get a full refund or a new date.

• Dolphin cruise (90 min): adults $29 · kids 2–12 $19 · infants $5, plus tax
• Sunset dolphin cruise: $39 (kids $19 on its site, $39 on its booking page) · infants $5
• Snorkel & dolphin (2.5 hr): snorkelers $49 · observers $39 · gear rental $19.99
• Pirate ship (90 min): ages 13–64 $49 · 65+ $41 · 2–12 $39 · 1 and under $5
• Private: Grey Ghost dolphin cruise (up to 40) $1,160 + tax · sailing with Capt. Randy (up to 6) from $299 for 2 hr

Online price for Oct 7 and Oct 10, 2026, before tax and fees; the Oct 10 5 pm (sunset) slot charged daytime rates.

The trip: Dolphin cruises of 90 minutes on the Grey Ghost (open air, 40–45 ft) or the Delfino (a 65 ft catamaran) at 9 am, noon, 3 pm and 5 pm sunset; no air conditioning. The American Star pirate ship cruise does not change course to look for dolphins.

Included / extra: Shade, restrooms, and dolphin and wildlife talk from the crew. Pirate cruise: water, pirate punch, hats and face painting. The crew works for cash tips.

Their rules: A small cooler is OK, no glass; adult drinks preferably in cans or cups. Kids 7 and under wear a life jacket (its other pages say 8 and under). Call first about strollers, mobility, service animals or pets. Refunds only with a paid protection plan and 12 hours' notice; full refund if it cancels for weather.

On dolphins: It says: "This is a viewing cruise only. Dolphins are wild animals, and we observe them in their natural habitat. Feeding wild dolphins is harmful and against the law."

It says it doesn't promise a sighting.

• 1.5-hr sightseeing or sunset cruise: $325 for the boat (up to 6)
• 2 hr $375 · 3 hr $565 · 4 hr $745 · 5 hr $895 · 6 hr $1,075 · 8 hr daytime $1,395
• Blue Angels private charter: 4 hr $799 · 5 hr $945 · 6 hr $1,125 · 8 hr $1,445
• Off-season 1.5-hr 'Snowbird' sunset cruise, Sept 16–Feb 28: $275
• Optional $150 deposit; otherwise you pay in full

Prices on its booking page as of Oct 6, 2026. Tax and fees aren't stated.

The trip: Private inshore cruises for up to 6 (a second boat for bigger groups, at extra cost): sightseeing, dolphins and a stop at an island; sunset, booze and bachelorette cruises; Blue Angels trips to Fort McRee.

Included / extra: One boat, captain, fuel, a restroom, a cooler with ice, bottled water and Bluetooth sound. BYOB and food.

Their rules: Cancel within 2 days of the trip and the deposit is kept; same-day cancellations and no-shows pay full price. Storms before departure: it postpones, reschedules or refunds. No refunds once the trip starts. Trips within 3 hours: call.

• Daytime (60–90 min): $30 a person · 2 and under $20, plus tax
• Sunset: $35 a person, all ages including infants, plus tax
• Private (up to 49): from $1,400 plus a 15% gratuity
• Bottled water on board: $1

Online price for Oct 7, Oct 10 and Oct 12, 2026, before tax and fees.

The trip: Between 60 and 90 minutes in the back bays on refurbished 50 ft Navy transport boats, partly shaded, with a restroom. Closed Sundays.

Included / extra: Partial shade and a restroom. Its deckhands work for tips.

Their rules: A small (soft) cooler is OK, no glass; its booking page says no food on board. Count infants when you book. Arrive 30 minutes early; no refund if you miss the boat. Cancel 24 hours ahead or pay. Weather: up to a 60-minute delay; if the captains cancel, you choose a refund or a new time.

Family-run since 1997.

• Adults $25 · kids 3–12 $20 · 2 and under free (the same online for daytime and sunset)
• Its booking-page text says daytime is "Adults and Kids $20." Ask which applies
• Credit cards carry a 3.5% processing fee
• Booked with parasailing at Happy Harbor: 10% off the cruise

Online price for Oct 7 and Oct 10, 2026, before tax and fees.

The trip: A 1.5–2 hour narrated cruise with beach music, daytime or sunset. Boat size and capacity are not published.

Included / extra: Narrated tour. A snack bar sells sandwiches, ice cream, beer, wine and mixed drinks. You may bring a cooler of nonalcoholic drinks.

Their rules: All ages; reservations required. Arrive 20–30 minutes early. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead or pay in full. No weather policy published for the public cruise.

Run by Top Tier Watersports (Chute 'Em Up Parasail). Its booking page's phone is (855) 524-8837.

• Daytime (2 hr): 12 and up $28 · ages 2–11 $22 · under 2 $15, plus tax
• Sunset (2 hr): 12 and up $30 · 11 and under, infants included, $22, plus tax
• Private, up to 80 a boat: daytime $2,400 · sunset $3,000, plus a deckhand tip

Online price for Oct 7 and Oct 12, 2026, before tax and fees.

The trip: A 2-hour cruise with a sea-life show (you can hold creatures from the Gulf) and an optional water fight, March to October; the cabin is for staying dry. Inside seating with A/C and restrooms; it can go into the Gulf when calm. Usually only one boat runs off-season.

Included / extra: Life jackets; drinks and snacks for sale. Bring cash for the deckhand tip.

Their rules: No coolers or alcohol. Book every passenger, infants too. Arrive 30 minutes early to sign waivers. Family dress code: a cover-up or shorts over swimsuits. Full refund with 24 hours' notice; none after that, or for no-shows. If the captain cancels for weather: refund or reschedule.

• Daytime: adults 13–59 $29.40 · kids 4–12 $21 · 3 and under $5 · seniors 60+ and military $25.20
• 5 pm sunset: adults $31.50 · kids $24.15 · 3 and under $10 · seniors and military $29.40
• Prices change by day: adults ran $28 to $34.50 across the dates we checked
• Plus 10% tax and a 3% card fee; 10% cancellation protection is pre-selected (optional)

Booking-page price for Oct 10, 2026, before tax and fees (Oct 7–11 checked).

The trip: 1.5–2 hours in the back bays (it doesn't go into the Gulf) on a three-deck boat with a climate-controlled cabin, restrooms and a snack bar. Departs 2–3 times a day, all year except Christmas Day.

Included / extra: Life vests; free parking at The Wharf. Snacks $1–2. Bring a small six-pack cooler: beer and wine are OK, no liquor, no glass.

Their rules: Under 18 with a paying adult. Infants wear life vests (provided), and everyone needs a ticket. Certified service animals only. No smoking or vaping. Wheelchair accessible (ramp). It needs 20 paying passengers to depart. Cancel 24 hours ahead for a refund minus $5; bad weather: reschedule or full refund. No refunds once you board.

Its site says the boat holds 133; its booking page says 100.

• 2-hr sunset cruise: $300 for the boat (up to 6)
• 4-hr eco tour, or 4-hr restaurant and bar cruise (21+): $500
• Custom charter: 3 hr $450 · 4 hr $600 · 6 hr $900 · 8 hr $1,000 · 12 hr $1,500
• Its site says prices include tax; booking fees and gratuity are extra

Online price for Oct 10, 2026.

The trip: Private trips for up to 6 on Remedy, a 25 ft Everglades center console with a small head. The sunset tour runs the Intracoastal and the bays.

Included / extra: Ice and water, a 65-qt Yeti cooler and Bluetooth sound. Bring snacks and drinks (alcohol OK).

Their rules: All ages (the restaurant and bar cruise is 21+). Rebooking or a 50% refund up to 7 days out. No weather policy published.

It mentions "islands just inside of Perdido Pass" but publishes no dock. Confirm where you board.

• 2.5-hr private sunset charter, up to 6: $600

From its site and booking page; no dates were open to book online when we checked on Oct 6, 2026.

The trip: A back-bay cruise on a 28 ft Parker with a cabin and a full restroom: Cotton Bayou, down Old River and around Ono Island.

Included / extra: A cooler with ice for the food and drink you bring.

Their rules: All ages. No glass, no pets. Free changes or cancellation until 3 pm the day before. Only the captain cancels for weather, the morning of the trip.

A sunset sightseeing charter; its page does not mention dolphins.