back bay charters
Dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, snorkeling & burials at sea ~ orange beach, Alabama
Discover the best of the Gulf Coast with Back Bay Charters. If you’re looking for unforgettable things to do in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan, or Perdido Key, we offer the perfect way to experience the water and create lasting memories.
Things to do...
private cruises

dolphin cruises
Experience the excitement of dolphin watching on a private cruise the whole family will love! Our smaller, faster boat allows us to explore more of Orange Beach than the large tour boats, bringing you closer to dolphins and other incredible coastal wildlife. With a 99.9% dolphin sighting success rate over the past 10 years, you’re almost guaranteed an unforgettable adventure. Skip the crowds and enjoy a private dolphin cruise you’ll remember for years to come.

Sunset cruises
Escape the crowds and unwind on a peaceful private sunset cruise through the pristine waters of Orange Beach. Whether you're sharing a romantic evening or making family memories, enjoy the calm beauty of the coast as the sun sets over the Gulf.

snorkeling trips
Experience the beauty of the Gulf Coast like never before on a private snorkeling trip. Get up close with vibrant tropical fish and keep watch for dolphins, sea turtles, stingrays, and other incredible marine life. We provide all the snorkeling gear, so you can focus on enjoying the adventure. It’s one of the most unforgettable experiences you can have on the water!
What our guests say
Testimonials
EXCELLENT Based on 123 reviews Posted on Rachel Roark DVerified Highly recommend this dolphin cruise It was last minute when we booked the cruise and weather was not really great. Matt was honest and knowledgeable making the most of our time. We really enjoyed our trip and still saw many dolphins. He even got one to do a full jump out of the water for us. Highly recommend!Posted on Jacy MVerified Stunning Sunset Cruise Great trip! We did the 2 hour sunset cruise! Captain Matt knows the waters! He was so fun and answered all of our questions! He went straight to the dolphins! He knows how to get them jumping and playing! I took my parents and 12 year old boy and a friend and everyone had a ball! We will definitely be back again!Posted on DayTrip59155249958Verified Capt Matt is the man! Captain Matt was fun, knowledgeable, professional, and accomodating. He knows the area well and loves what he does. I admired how well he interacted with other captains from other tours- helpful, respectful, and I could tell they were the same with him. Says a lot about him!Posted on Jennifer MVerified Jumping/playful dolphins and breathtaking sunset! This was the BEST cruise that my family and I have been on. Captain Matt was so fun! He was able to find the dolphins and we also got a tour of the surrounding area. He is so knowledgeable, and the experience far exceeded my expectations. It was worth the money to take a private cruise! I highly recommend! We ended with a gorgeous sunset and lots of fun memories! If you are on the fence, do it! It is worth it!Posted on Lynette SVerified Great Experience We booked a 3 hour snorkeling/Dolphin tour with Captain Matt of Back Bay Charters. I had myself and 4 teenagers and we all had a blast. 2 out of the 5 had never snorkeled before and the waters he took us to were perfect for first timers. We saw colorful fish, schools swimming by and lots of crabs walking around. Then we went on to find dolphins and came upon a mom and her baby which was super special. 3 hours went by so fast and was a day to remember. Thanks Matt!Posted on Sam SVerified Cruise with Captain Matt captain matt was an amazing captain, catered to all our needs. Took us on a great 2 hour trip including island swimming and dolphin sight seeing.Posted on Rachel CVerified Highly Recommend!!! Captain Matt was awesome!!! We went snorkeling and then he took us on a boat ride up the beach! My boys loved it and it was their first time on the ocean and we were flying!! We had so much fun. I highly recommend going out with Captain Matt if you are ever out in the Orange Beach Gulf Shore area.Posted on Todd SVerified Everything Orange Beach has to offer Awesome trip! Great set-up, amazing captain, quality operation…. I would highly recommend! We spent a few hours fishing, did a little dolphin watching, hit a few spots to snorkel…. Perfect day. Thanks Matt.Posted on shelly wVerified Memorial service Matt was great. It made our trip out special. Took us on some great site seeing. We also see a huge sea turtle and some dolphins.Posted on Happiness38476260226Verified Best experience on our Trip! Matt was amazing! By far the best thing we did on our vacation! We got to see so many dolphins and he didn’t rush us from one spot to the next. My husband has a service dog and Matt was so accommodating to us all. We would definitely do this again and recommend him for anyone looking for dolphin watching! So intimate and not crammed like the big boats where you’re just shoulder to shoulder with strangers! Book with Matt for an amazing experience! Our daughter was in absolute awe the entire time! So worth it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
