Back Bay Charters

Experience Orange Beach from the water on a private dolphin cruise with Back Bay Charters! Join Captain Matt aboard a 24-foot center console for a personalized adventure exploring the beautiful back bays and waterways of Alabama's Gulf Coast. Unlike crowded sightseeing boats, our private charters accommodate up to six guests, giving your family or group room to relax, enjoy the scenery, and experience dolphins in their natural habitat. With a 99% dolphin-sighting success rate and years of local experience, Captain Matt knows where to look for these incredible animals. Our standard cruise lasts two hours, with longer private excursions available. Bring your family, your camera, and your sense of adventure. Whether you're visiting Orange Beach or Gulf Shores for the first time or returning for another vacation, this is an experience everyone can enjoy. Book your private dolphin cruise today and make some unforgettable Gulf Coast memories!

Experience the excitement of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels from the water on a private boat excursion with Back Bay Charters! Avoid the crowded beaches and enjoy a unique perspective of one of the Gulf Coast's most exciting aviation events. Captain Matt will take your group to an appropriate viewing area where you can relax aboard the boat, enjoy the coastal scenery, and watch the incredible Blue Angels demonstration. Our private excursions accommodate up to six guests, making this a great option for families, aviation enthusiasts, and small groups looking for a more personal airshow experience. This approximately five-hour excursion is offered on select airshow dates. Departure times, viewing locations, and trip details depend on the event schedule, marine conditions, and applicable restrictions. Reserve your private Blue Angels excursion and enjoy an unforgettable day on the water!

Honor the memory of a loved one with a peaceful, private burial-at-sea charter along Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast. Back Bay Charters offers families a respectful setting to gather, reflect, and say goodbye while scattering a loved one's ashes at sea. Captain Matt will guide your group aboard a private vessel accommodating up to six guests, providing a quiet and personal experience away from crowded public areas. Our standard service allows approximately two hours for the trip, with time for family members to share memories, offer prayers, or observe a private moment of reflection. We understand that every family has different wishes and will work with you to plan a meaningful experience while observing applicable requirements for scattering ashes at sea. Please contact Back Bay Charters with any questions or special arrangements. It would be our privilege to assist your family.

There's no better way to end a day in Orange Beach than watching the sun set over the water aboard your own private boat. Join Captain Matt for a relaxing two-hour sunset dolphin cruise through the beautiful waterways of Alabama's Gulf Coast. We'll explore scenic back bays, look for dolphins and other coastal wildlife, and enjoy the changing colors of the evening sky. With only your group aboard, you'll avoid the crowds of larger tour boats and enjoy a more personal experience. Whether you're planning a romantic evening, celebrating a special occasion, or making memories with family and friends, we'll make the most of your time on the water. Our sunset departures change throughout the year to make the most of the evening light. Reserve your private sunset cruise and experience Orange Beach at its most beautiful!