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The Launch

Orange Beach

Number of Ramps: 3 double ramps, 2 that are 40' wide and, 1 ramp that is 60' wide. No restrooms.

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Zeke's Tiki Queen

Orange Beach

Hop aboard the Zeke’s Tiki Queen for an unforgettable cruise on our back bays. Join our experienced Captain and crew...

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Blue Line Charters, LLC

Blue Line Charters is the Gulf Coast's new face in charter fishing. Led by Captain Brennan Giles, we offer a...

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Ebike The Park

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#1 Ebike Rental in Gulf Shores/OrangeBeach! We rent fun! Come roll with us and see why we have 5-star reviews...

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Caribe Watersports

Orange Beach

Our wonderful team and fantastic location make Caribe Marina & Watersports the ultimate spot for all your fun on the...

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The Fairfield New Venture

Orange Beach

The Fairfield New Venture is a 250-foot long former research vessel sunk in 2018 about 20 miles off the coast...

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Blue Sky Parasailing and Watersports

Gulf Shores

At Blue Sky Parasail and Watersports, we are committed to making your beach vacation full of unforgettable experiences! Get ready...

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OrangeBeachPontoonBoats.com

Orange Beach

At Orange Beach Pontoon Boats, we're passionate about helping our customers create unforgettable memories on the water. Whether you're an...

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Cruisin4Christ LLC

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• The perfect boat cruise for any occasion! Pair exciting family memories with unforgettable relaxation; bask in the beauty of...

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105' Tug

Pensacola

105 Tug Dive Site DGPS Lat. 30:03.888; Long. 87:42.455; 14.51 N.M. from P.P.

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Gulf Coast Rental Co.

Orange Beach

Gulf Coast Rental Co shares your obsession for a stress-free vacation. We know about your long history of packing the...

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Cotton Bayou Boat Launch

Orange Beach

The Cotton Bayou public boat ramp is on the northside of Perdido Beach Blvd., about a quarter-mile east of Alabama...

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Pleasure Island Divers

Orange Beach

Your adventure in paradise begins at Pleasure Island Divers on the Alabama Gulf Coast. We offer PADI scuba training and...

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Your Boat Day

Orange Beach

Your Boat Day is a private charter company offering custom tailored trips on the waterways of the Alabama coast. Experience...

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Water Sports & Activities in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are the perfect beach getaways filled with fun and unique beach and water activities. Mother Nature provides the setting; our local outfitters provide the equipment and know-how. Bridge the Gulf with these water sports and adventures this vacation:

SUP Orange Beach
Boating in Orange Beach
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Endless Possibilities

Some paddlers love the challenge of kayaking in open water, others prefer the quiet of inland waterways. You can have it both ways with Orange Beach and Gulf Shores kayaking, with launches from the Bon Secour River and along the back bays of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores’ Little Lagoon.

Parasailing combines boating and flying all rolled into one. Wearing a parasail, you’re pulled along by boat until you reach an altitude of about 800 feet. Then you coast over all the beach action, taking in the spectacular scenery of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Coming down is a breeze as well. The captain slows the boat until you gently float back onto the boat. No stress included when you go parasailing in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores!

Riding a Jet Ski puts you in charge of a motorized water vehicle. Seat one or two passengers and zoom across the waves, creating a cool wake behind you. Those with the need for speed can go full throttle, or slow it down to look for dolphins on a Jet Ski tour.

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are major capitals of Gulf Coast diving and spotting old wrecks. The waters of coastal Alabama are home to dozens of artificial reefs created by intentionally scuttled ships, tugs, barges and tanks. Not certified? No problem! Local scuba shops offer instruction and can get you certified in no time.

You’ll find boats of every size and style sailing through the waves with Orange Beach and Gulf Shores boat rentals available at local marinas. Families and friends can opt for double-decker pontoon boats (some come with slides) or party boats built for fun and relaxation as groups head out toward the horizon together. Explore the uninhabited gems of Robinson and Bird Islands only accesibile by boat.

Surfing and Boarding

There are beach equipment rentals aplenty for those who want to hang 10 in the Gulf or skim the waves on a boogie board. The popular Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) is huge here as well, with folks heading out on Gulf waters or propelling themselves across tranquil inland waterways to enjoy some sightseeing as they glide along. Then there’s the madness of banana boating. A group of six is pulled behind a motorized boat on a large inflatable cat-style “double banana.” Hold on tight!

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