Sightseeing Cruises
Daytime sightseeing cruises will resume Saturday, February 25, 2012. The forty-five minute cruises will depart at 11:00am and 1:00pm daily. .
Our cruises from Bellingrath Gardens take you on a pleasant journey down the calm waters of the Fowl River (River of Birds). Enjoy the sights and sounds of osprey, pelicans, blue herons, egrets, seagulls, song birds and migrating species in their natural habitat. The surrounding estuary environment is a mix of fresh artesian well water and salt water, and is home to a diverse population of plant and wildlife. While cruising, the captain gives an informative narration on river ecology and history. Groups of 30 or more that wish to schedule a special cruise time may contact Shanna Bennett at Bellingrath Gardens 251-973-2217 ext. 163.

Public Dinner Cruises
Enjoy a delightful evening under the moon and stars with a delicious, three-entrée buffet dinner. Dinner cruises aboard the Southern Belle operate Friday and Saturday evenings February through November, and nightly in December. The vessel is heated or cooled for your comfort. Dress is "business casual". Dinner Cruises feature live entertainment and operate rain or shine. Reservations are required.

Dinner is a Three Entree Buffet that includes:

Private Charters
For a unique experience, both the Southern Belle and the Kingfisher are available to charter for anything from a family outing to a corporate event. We can arrange a variety of excursions from early morning bird-watching or an afternoon outing to full dinners and late night party cruises. Let Alabama Cruises customize an event to suit your needs.

Please call to check availability and to book your private party: 251-973-1244

Dinner Cruise - $45.00 per person (includes boat ride, dinner, tax & gratuity)

Minimum of 50 people Sunday through Thursday; Minimum of 60 people Friday or Saturday; Maximum of 98 people
Entertainment available or arrange your own
$500 Deposit required to reserve the cruise date; Balance due 14 days prior to cruise date
Cash or Host Bar (15% gratuity on host bar)
Select your own menu from a variety of entrees; For a listing of menu choices, click here

Hors D'oeuvres Style Cruise
Base rate of $1,675.00 includes three hour boat rental, taxes and clean-up fee
$400 each additional hour or $200 a half hour
150 Person maximum
Price does not include food or entertainment
Food by Bon Appetite Catering, no outside caterers
Cash or Host Bar (15% gratuity on host bar)
$500 Deposit required to reserve the cruise date

The Southern Belle is a 115 passenger vessel, with a maximum seating capacity of 98 for dinner. The first deck is enclosed, and heated or cooled for your comfort.

The Kingfisher is a 16 passenger, open-air vessel, that is ideal for cruising and exploring the river environment.