One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Dauphin Island is from the water. Rent a boat and explore the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi Sound, and Mobile Bay on your own. Or enlist the help of a local guide and sign up for a Dauphin Island boat tour. Cruise around the water at sunset, watch wildlife, and take in the sights of top attractions like Historic Fort Gaines. Whether you are visiting with your family, friends, or partner, these boat tours offer the perfect addition to your vacation on Dauphin Island with Boardwalk Realty:
Sunset Cruise
Dauphin Island is known for its breathtaking sunsets. That’s why we have been designated as the Sunset Capital of Alabama. Watch the sun dip below the horizon on a scenic sunset cruise with one of these local outfitters:
- Sunset Cruise at Dauphin Island Marina: Experience a public sunset cruise along the coast that combines incredible sunset views with sightseeing and wildlife watching. The tour also includes a show and tell of marine life caught in the boat’s shrimp net.
- Finatic Fishing Charters Sunset Cruise: Sign up for a private sunset cruise and customize the tour based on your interests.
Sightseeing Tours
With only 14 miles of coastline, Dauphin Island is easy to explore by water. Sign up for a sightseeing tour and cruise past attractions like Indian Shell Mounds, Historic Fort Gaines, and Sand Island Lighthouse.
- Lighthouse, Shrimping, Dolphin, Boat Tour at Dauphin Island Marina: Embark on this public cruise that takes you past the island’s most popular sights and includes a showcase of the shrimp net, similar to the sunset cruise.
- DI Reef Monster Boat Tours: Sign up for a private and customizable tour, offering a wide variety of trip options, including lighthouse tours and island hopping.
Educational Excursions
Learn about the research done by the team at the Alabama Aquarium with an Educational Excursion. Become a marine scientist for the day and head out to the salt marshes, beaches, dunes, and maritime forests studied by local researchers. These excursions are only offered periodically throughout the year, so make sure to check their availability during your visit.
Stay at Waterfront Vacation Rentals on Dauphin Island
Beyond boat tours, Dauphin Island also offers several fantastic fishing charters for anglers interested in an epic day on the water. Or reserve a Dauphin Island boat rental and enjoy sightseeing, wildlife watching, and fishing at your own pace. Stay on the waterfront with a Boardwalk Realty vacation rental on the Bay Front or Gulf Front. Soak in views of the water from your private deck, walk to the beach, and relax with your loved ones in your spacious vacation rental!
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