Orange Beach Islands boat tour: 3-hour excursion with Captain

Anchor off Bird Island and step into the water or walk the shoreline on your own time.

A 3-hour guided boat tour around Orange Beach's islands with a professional USCG Captain, stopping to anchor at Bird Island where you can swim or walk ashore. The boat includes a cooler, ice, cups, shot glasses, bottle openers and bottled water. You bring your own food and beverages. Live English-speaking guide. Child life-jackets available on request. Cancellations or changes are not permitted within 24 hours of departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

3-hour Orange Beach Islands excursion

• Board boat with USCG Captain
• Tour around Orange Beach Islands
• See wildlife and natural beauty
• Anchor off Bird Island
• Swim or walk around Bird Island

The experience

What makes this different from a typical sightseeing tour? You're not watching from a seat. You're anchored off Bird Island with the choice to jump in the water or wade ashore and explore. The Captain runs the boat, handles the route around Orange Beach's islands, and points out the wildlife and natural scenery along the way. The whole thing runs 3 hours, which is long enough to feel like a real escape but short enough to fit into an afternoon without eating your whole day.

Bring whatever snacks and drinks you want. The boat provides the cooler, ice, cups, shot glasses, bottle openers and bottled water. There's a Bluetooth stereo onboard, so the energy and entertainment come from the group itself. You're not paying for a scripted experience. Floats are included if you want to drift in the water at Bird Island instead of climbing out. Child life-jackets are available if you need them, and the Captain will anchor in a spot where the water is manageable for the group.

Weather can cancel the trip. If it does, you get a full refund or a rebooking if the Captain thinks conditions will improve. The one hard rule: no cancellations or changes within 24 hours of your departure time, so lock in your date when you're sure.

What’s included

• Professional USCG Captain guiding the route and narration.
• cooler, ice, cups, shot glasses, bottle openers and bottled water.
• Bluetooth stereo.
• floats for use in the water.
• child life-jackets on request.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 10:00 and 13:30, from US$ 99 per person, with a live guide in English and in groups of up to 6.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:30

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 85 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3)

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cruisin Tikis Orange Beach

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to control the pace of your time on the water: the anchor stop at Bird Island is yours to spend swimming, floating or walking the shore, not following a schedule. The 3-hour window works for an afternoon without eating a full day, and the bring-your-own-drinks setup means you're not paying a markup on refreshments.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Can I bring my own drinks on the Orange Beach Islands boat tour?

Yes. Bring whatever beverages you'd like. The boat provides the cooler, ice, cups, shot glasses and bottle openers. Bottled water is also included. You're responsible for your own snacks and food.

What happens if I want to swim at Bird Island?

When the Captain anchors off Bird Island, you can jump in the water or wade ashore and walk around. Floats are included on the boat if you want to drift instead of swimming. The water depth and conditions depend on the day, and the Captain chooses the anchor spot based on what's safe for the group.

How long is the Orange Beach Islands tour?

The tour runs 3 hours total. That includes the time cruising around the islands, the stop at Bird Island, and the return to the dock.

Is there a guide on the boat?

Yes. A professional USCG Captain runs the tour and speaks English. The Captain navigates the route, points out wildlife and natural features, and anchors the boat at Bird Island.

What if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

If the Captain needs to cancel due to weather, you'll receive a full refund or the option to rebook. However, cancellations or changes requested by you are not allowed within 24 hours of your departure time.