I fully admit I had no idea the "Redneck Riviera" was this special. While you're in the area, it's…read moreinexcusable to not explore it by boat. If you really want a VIP experience, do so via Sail Perdido. I have spent a lot of time on boats in a lot of places around the world. That being said, there were a few stand outs about Sail Perdido that I have never experienced anywhere else: 1) DOLPHINS ARE EVERYWHERE. There is a huge dolphin population here. I lost count of how many dolphins we saw during our sail. 2) You feel totally isloated. We didn't see many other boats, despite perfect boating weather and the beautiful scenery. I'm not sure how this place is such a well-kept secret, but I'm glad it is. 3) Captain Bo is the man. He went above and beyond to make our trip as relaxing as possible and tailored to what we wanted to do. It's always special to be around someone who truly loves what they do; he seems to truly enjoy the trip as much as his guests. 4) If you want, you can have full control of the on-board music. Bring your iPod/phone if you want to play your own tunes. You won't be judged for your questionable music taste -- Capt Bo even let me listen to Enya at one point. It doesn't get much more tolerant than that. Life really felt like it slowed down for the hours we were on board. Most of our day was spent just lounging. You can get plenty of sun stretched out on the bow, while the aft provides full shade. When we were ready for a little action, we anchored for a swim. We were even allowed to jump off the top of the boat for a little thrill. The sailboat itself, L'Attitude, is so majestic and exactly what you "expect" a sailboat to look like (or at least what I expect). There's plenty of room to chill out down below, too. The interior is cozy with rich wood paneling. And don't worry, you don't need to use nature's toilet during your cruise -- the boat has a working, clean toilet. Fun fact: Captain Bo is sailing this boat around the world in the next few years. Be sure to ask him to share his story with you. He's happy to answer even the most ridiculous questions about his journey. It's surreal to imagine being on this boat in the middle of the ocean for weeks at a time, all by yourself. (Warning: you might ponder deep thoughts for days to come and/or want to leave your job when you return home.) Trips on Sail Perdido are suitable for pretty much anyone, be it families, couples, or groups of friends (we were a group of 3 girls). Capt Bo told us he even had a couple get engaged onboard recently. It's also worth noting that Sail Perdido is LGBT friendly (which you don't really expect to find 'round these parts). Just keep in mind you can only have up to 6 people in your group (not for lack of space, but because the Coast Guard says so...) Sailing is kind of the perfect metaphor for focusing on the journey versus the destination. In the words of Captain Bo, you're always trying to get somehwhere on a power boat. On a sailboat, you're already there. Sail Perdido is the ultimate experience for anyone looking for total relaxation and getting away from it all.

A soft, gentle breeze caressing your face, the subtle movement of the bay rocking you from side to…read moreside. You are comfortable because you know that there is no need to worry, that all your cares have been left on land. You can just sit back, sip your drink, and watch the colors of the sky unfold. All your senses are stimulated: your favorite song humming through the sound system, a beautiful wine dancing on your tongue, the sights of the sea all set off by the foreground of a beautiful, antique sailboat. This is what sailing with Bo feels like, and I recommend it wholeheartedly. Day, night, sunrise, sunset. Nothing changes, except you.

We had a wonderful morning on the water. The captains were great at finding the dolphins and…read moreencouraging them to "play" in the waves between boats. Ice water and capri suns were ice cold for $1. The boat also had a marine toilet, which came in handy at with kiddos who "didn't need to go" while at the marina. This was our 3rd tour over the years. Priced well. Highly recommend.

If you want to have a blast and see dolphins- do t look any farther than these guys. We had a blast…read moreand we not only saw the one, but several that included a baby dolphin and a pack of four. Brother and sister in law have had two other companies and never seen but one. The deck hand was a blast and these guys know the way to get the dolphins to jump the wake because they use two boats. The dolphins come up between, great for pictures and videos.

I was so pleased with Capt. William and his crew! They provided us with everything we needed on…read moreour trip! We had a great time and caught our limit. Very clean boat, professional crew, and easy to book. Looking forward to our next trip with Wild Bill!

I had a phenomenal time on the Rebel, Tripp and Blaine were incredible ( and the captain of…read morecourse). The boat is beautiful and this was definitely and experience of a lifetime. See yall next year!! -Rebecca Brown and Jesse Daniels

For many years we have taken one or two charters a year out of Orange Beach or Gulf Shores. We…read moredecided to book with Gulf Rebel this year for the first time on the recommendation of a friend. We went out for an eight hour bottom fishing, and trolling trip. we had a variety of people on the trip from season fisherman to beginners and from teenagers to In their 70s with some health and mobility issues. From the time we boarded they took amazing care of us. They set up a chair at the back of the boat so our party member with mobility issues could fish comfortably. The deck hand Hunter was one of the best deck hands I've ever had. He kept us baited up, worked with the beginners and got the fish off the line and the hooks back out in the water after every catch. Captain Kendall put us spots that had us catching fish as soon as our lines got to depth and we caught our limit early and with ease. Like I said I've done a lot of charters and been out with a lot of Captains and deck hands and this crew is top notch for both beginners and seasoned fisherman. The boat is large and come with AC in the cabin. They will be my new go to charter. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a great gulf charter experience!

Captain Ron was awesome! I took my 4 year old son, and he had a great time. I would highly…read morerecommend this charter for any families visiting the Orange Beach area.

We had a great day with Don in one of his boats. He took us to an island to explore and collect…read moreshells. Don grilled our lunch and then we went tubing. Afterwards, we went to sand island and went looking for dolphins. It was a great day and we highly recommend Gulf Island Charters. We booked through a travel site but will book through them directly next time.

Very disappointed with this establishment today. My husband & son booked at noon on wed @$250 per…read moreperson for a group charter (15 total) that went out Thurs at 5:30am. My husband began to have chest & back pains late in the day and was not sure if it was related to muscle or heart. We tried to call after 8 pm to find out about cancelling but they were closed and there was no emergency number noted. So he just took some meds and tried to sleep and thought he would still be okay to go. After a horrible night of muscle spasms and pain he knew that he needed to be seen medically this morning. We called at 5 am and left a message and then I called again at 5:45 to tell the store owner and she said to speak to Lynn at 9 am. After the doc appt and a doctor's notice for rest till Monday I went there to explain and ask for our $515 refund. Lynn had no compassion, no Hello or anything as I told her what happened. She said repeatedly that they are there to make money and she would not issue a refund or an offer of when you return back we can put you on another charter NOTHING. Just rudeness. I know there is a no-cancel policy but emergencies do arise and you should analyze on case by case situation. God forbid if my husband had gone anyways and needed emergency care on board the boat. I am sure you made plenty of money with 13 on board at $250 per person + tips. You will never get our business and we bring friends & business owners down all the time who love to fish and have plenty of money to spend. Such a shame that this is how greed has been today.

Had a great fishing trip on the Zeke's Lady and if you want a hell of trip for a great price…read moredefinitely the place to be. Had 33 people on board and all caught our limit of snapper. (66 snapper) The deckhands were great along with the captain. Very impressed by the operation and that is coming from a fishing captain in Southeast Louisiana.

Lost Bay was highly recommended by Bob Redfern. (Apparently Bob has never been on an average…read moreeveryday charter trip with Jonathan; Bill's son) I booked the 2 day charter with Bill Willis and somehow was passed off onto his son. $700/5 hour offshore charter. They don't tell you that it's a 45 minute (one way) ride to get to where he is taking you. Jonathan was 15 minutes late and didn't even have his bait for the day so he had to make a stop on our fishing time. The first stop is amongst 20+ other charter boats less than 5 feet away in every direction. The second stop is over a sewer pipe; again amongst many other guides/boats. The third stop was actually offshore but only lasted about 15 minutes before he took us right back to the first stop. Most of your time is burnt up by moving the boat every 15 minutes. Even though their website states that they target a variety of game fish, Jonathan focuses on the bottom fish. The easy catch. There is no skill or strategy. This is easy money for a bunch of young kids. He spent the entire time on his cell phone. When I complained and asked for a personalized trip targeting a variety of species for the following day he responded unprofessionally and immaturely. When he showed up the following day he had a bad attitude and wouldn't even speak to me directly. He took us to the exact same spots as the previous trip. We did not go offshore because the wind was too strong but yet he charged us the offshore price again. When we got back to the dock he filleted the fish and left the skin and scales on. His goal is to waste time, take your money, hang out with his charter buddies and talk on his cell phone. If you complain about anything, he will make sure you pay for it, one way or another. I would've paid 5 times the amount that I did for a better guide. CONSUMERS BEWARE!!

Had a great time fishing with Captain Bill today! The weather was awesome and the fish were pulling…read moredrag! What more could you ask for! If catching huge fish until your arms burn is what you want then give Captain Bill a call and schedule a trip ASAP! I can't wait until next time!

We've been on several dolphin cruises over the years that we've visited Gulf Shores/Orange Beach,…read morebut the Bama Breeze was the best. The boat was incredibly clean and in excellent shape. With a roof overhead and railings along the side, everyone has an unobstructed view (other than sometimes people on the other side). And we could move around if we wanted. The bench seats were comfortable, and the ride was very smooth and stable. The tour experience was highlighted by the guide's running commentary, complete with funny jokes and good natured humor. We saw a good number of dolphins and learned some interesting facts about them. We highly recommend this dolphin cruise and will definitely choose them again the next time we want to do this fun activity.

This was a great experience for the kids (3 and 5); stay in the bay to look for dolphins, which are…read morepretty abundant. Our captain was fun and played trivia games. We had nice weather and while we didn't see dolphins for the first 30 min, it was still nice to get out on the water... I would recommend this company.