Sailing Cruises

 

 
 
DAILY CRUISES

Each day (except Sun.), Cetacean departs the dock about 2 hours before sunset, with excited folks from all over the US and foreign countries to enjoy calm water sailing and beautiful sunsets.

The cost is only $30 per person (before taxes) and you can download a discount coupon from our website to save even more. Please call a day or two ahead if possible, as we operate by reservation only.  Daily cruises fill up fast!

We regularly see pelicans diving into the water, large birds of prey such as Osprey and Bald Eagles, schools of bait fish, remote beaches and miles of forest land that come right to the waters edge.

It is not designed to be a tour of wealthy homes or a guided tour with the constant hum of a voice over a speaker but rather a peaceful get away into nature. We almost always see a few of our resident dolphin population and often they come over to play in our bow wake when we are under sail.

 

 

 

Cetacean - Our 52' Catamaran Sailboat

Cetacean

 

We keep a cooler on deck full of iced-down drinks & snacks and are available for $1 each. For the sake of others, please refrain from smoking while you enjoy your cruise and please leave your pets at home. Black shoes leave marks on the deck which involves scrubbing to remove. Please help us keep the boat sharp by wearing light colored soles. If you forget, don’t worry, we will place them in a basket for you and return them afterward.

 

 

Photo by Mike Maples

Photo by Mike Maples

 

Corporate Charters

Photo by Mike Maples

PRIVATE GROUP CRUISES

Basic 2-hour sailing prices for corporate and private cruises start at $400 plus tax for up to 12 people.

Additional guests are $30 per person and discount coupons are not accepted. (ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE BEFORE TAXES)

CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT

Organizing a convention? If you are looking for fun things to do for your group meeting consider something really special! We can take them out for a 2 hour, relaxing cruise on the bay aboard our luxury catamaran. On our trips we see dolphins, birds of prey, pelicans, beaches, and miles and miles of woodlands. It is a calm and inspirational setting that will relax and revive your team. Snacks and drinks are always available for $1 each or we can have dinner or hors d’oeuvres catered for you. We do not sell liquor but we can give away a glass of champagne or a beer or you can simply bring what you would like to drink with you.

catering

PRIVATE CRUISES

If you have a large family or church group, let us take them on a trip of a lifetime. You can rent the whole boat for 2 hours just for your group. It’s not as expensive as you might think*. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery around our calm bays or get our captain to share interesting facts about the area. He is an expert who has personally worked with and studied dolphins for many years with much time spent learning about our local ecosystem and its flora and fauna.

ROMANTIC AND ANNIVERSARY CRUISES

If it is just the two of you we will throw in an extra hour of sailing for free! 3 hours should be plenty of time to slow down this fast paced life and fall in love all over again. She is worth it and this day she will know you believe it.

private charter!

Photo by Mike Maples

  • We welcome your special requests and will work with you in any way possible.
  • We are not “technically” handicap-accessible but are willing to talk with you and find that most situations work out just fine.
  • If you want a longer cruise or have a special destination or pick up point in mind please call us for availability and pricing. Generally if we keep things simple the price is very economical.* With that said, we always love to make things special for you so let us quote exactly what you imagine.

Cetacean is scheduled as an open boat for a 2-hour sunset cruise Mon.-Sat. (we are closed Sundays). All private cruises will be scheduled earlier or later than this time.

On the rare occasions of not having any wind we will raise the mainsail, quietly motor along, and keep our hopes up for a breeze.

 

WITH SO MANY WONDERFUL EVENTS TO CELEBRATE

WE ARE ONLY LIMITED BY YOUR IMAGINATION

 

*90% of all large catamarans in North America range in price from $50-$150 per person.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Special event prices start at $500 plus tax for up to 12 people.

Additional guests are $30 per person and discount coupons are not accepted. (all prices shown are before applicable taxes)

WEDDINGS

Weddings are fantastic and memorable on our beautiful catamaran. It will provide you with some of the most impressive wedding pictures imaginable. We will lightly decorate the boat for you and recommend a minister or photographer/videographer if you wish. We like to sail to a beautiful place and drift in the breeze as you exchange your vows. The event is breath taking and memorable for all involved and your pictures will be like no other. Two hours later you are safely back at the dock with more memories than you can carry.

Dad, if you are tired of renting a hall and spending $5,000-$10,000 on an afternoon, consider this. We can extend the cruise to 4 hours have the reception on the boat following the ceremony with catering included for $2,000-$4,000, depending mainly on the number of guests. Enjoy the wedding and let us worry about the details. Besides, we have some fantastic partners for food, video and entertainment!

  • We welcome your special requests and will work with you in any way possible.
  • We are not technically handicap-accessible but are willing to work with you and find that most situations work out just fine.
  • If you want a longer cruise or have a special destination or pick up point in mind please call us for availability and pricing. Generally if we keep things simple the price is very economical.* With that said, we always love to make things special for you so let us quote exactly what you imagine

BACHELOR / BACHELORETTE PARTIES

Let your imagination sail free and we will work with you to make it a reality. Night time under the stars with a softly lit deck, lots of music and your closest friends can make this party one of a kind! We will sail off to a remote location, drop anchor and you can enjoy a completely private event the way you want it. Just watch out for those camera phones! These cruises usually go much longer so call for pricing and availability.

Cetacean is scheduled as an open boat for a 2-hour sunset cruise Mon.-Sat. (we are closed on Sundays).  All private cruises will be scheduled earlier or later than this time.

On the rare occasions that there is no wind, we will still raise the sails and quietly motor along making our own breeze..

*90% of all large catamarans in North America range in price from $50-$150 per person. 

ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE BEFORE TAXES

ASK ABOUT OUR OFF SEASON RATES!

We are much slower when the kids are back in school and can usually offer greatly reduced minimum prices for private cruises!

This means that now a party of 4 to 6 could privately rent the boat for $200, or the Romantic Cruise for a couple would be $200.  Groups larger than six people would simply be $30 per additional person as before. We are very busy during Late March Spring Break, then Memorial day weekend to the middle of August, and Labor Day weekend.

All other times typically fall into the category of OFF SEASON. Please call us to confirm.  $200 for a private cruise on a large Catamaran with Captain is very reasonable.  So why not take advantage of the opportunity!

ABOUT CETACEAN

galley & saloon

                  Photo by Mike Maples

Our 52' Hawaiian Catamaran Sailboat is available for up to 40 passengers!

We regularly see pelicans diving into the water, large birds of prey such as Osprey and Bald Eagles, schools of bait fish, remote beaches and miles of forest land that come right to the water's edge.
It is not designed to be a tour of wealthy homes or a guided tour with the constant hum of a voice over a speaker but rather a peaceful get away into nature. We almost always see a few of our resident dolphin population and often they come over to play in our bow wake when we are under sail.

Cetacean has over 1,000 ft of deck space for you to enjoy. Below there are 3 berths and a bathroom with full shower. The dining room (settee) seats 8 at a large booth and the galley is well equipped with most amenities you would expect.  Generally, customers remain above deck during the cruises except to use the restroom (head).  Below deck does get used by the owners; Capt. Bill and Sheryl Mitchell live on the boat during the winter when they sail around Florida and the Caribbean.

The mast is 62’ tall; eight feet taller than the main bridge in Orange Beach! In order to bring the boat to its current location, the owners brought it through Pensacola Pass and traveled via the Intracoastal Waterway.

 

Contact


© 2008-2010 Cetacean Cruises
Captain Bill Mitchell, U.S.C.G. Licensed
(formerly L.A. Watersports)
25991 W. Perdido Avenue (off Juniper St. behind Doc's Seafood)
Orange Beach, Alabama
251-550-8000
 

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