A Day in the Life of a Liquid Life Intern: Hop Aboard The Fun Boat with Captain Dean!

Hi there - Sarah, one of Liquid Life's summer interns, here again! 

Dolphins, water wars, sunsets, oh my! If you are looking for a fun adventure that the whole family is going to love, The Fun Boats Dolphin Cruise & Sea-life Experience is the place to go! I got the chance to enjoy this experience with some of my friends on the Liquid Life team, and it was one of my favorite nights I've had in Orange Beach so far. 

Captain Dean has been providing families with dolphin cruising fun for ten years now. As a local of Orange Beach, he knows all of the best spots on the water to watch for these playful creatures.

“We love entertaining people, we love seeing families.” said Dean when I asked him about the boat and the joyful atmosphere he’s created. 

We arrived a little early to the docks in anticipation for the cruise, but now I wish that we had been even earlier to have dinner at Fisher’s Restaurant! The Fun Boat takes off from the docks right next to the restaurant - and from the looks (and smell) of it, I had to mentally add it to my list of places in Orange Beach that I’m dying to try.

Immediately boarding the boat, you feel like you’re being welcomed in by family. Everyone was in high spirits, and Captain Dean immediately got our boat laughing and excited about the dolphins we were about to see as we took off into the bay. 

As we cruised out enjoying the sun and waves, the staff of The Fun Boat shared a wealth of knowledge with us about the dolphins that live and play in our waters here in Orange Beach. My favorite fact they shared with us was that dolphins can see in color and actually recognize The Fun Boat's vibrant red bottom! Their memorization and intelligence brings these friendly mammals to the boat each trip! 

Before we spotted dolphins, however, The Fun Boat lived up to its name in an epic water fight between the two boats. I knew beforehand that there was going to be a water war of some kind, but I was not expecting the amount of damage a boat full of families with super soakers can do! Pro tip: Choose the boat with all of the pre-teen boys. If you can’t beat em’ join em’ (and believe me, I couldn’t beat them!) I showed up in a pair of jeans and a cute top, and by the time the battle had raged and the water was out of the super soakers, it looked like I had been thrown overboard. Despite my poor decision in apparel, this was my favorite part of the dolphin cruise!

When The Fun Boat first began their unique experience in Orange Beach, this super soaker fight was held between The Fun Boat team and the passengers, but when Captain Dean added a second boat to the dolphin cruise experience - the water war went to a whole new level of fun! The two boats back up to each other, and everyone goes crazy. It was truly an experience that brings out your inner child-like spirit.

If you’re someone who is just wanting to enjoy a nice, dry, peaceful boat ride, not to fear! The Fun Boat is still for you. During the water war, those not wishing to get quite as soaked as I did can take shelter within the enclosed part of the boat and watch the fun.

After drying off and taking a group photo, we all settled into our seats and kept our eyes on the water. As we cruised past sandbars, small islands, and other vacationers and locals alike enjoying their time on the water, the staff shared with us an up-close encounter with some of the critters that live in our waters. They had everything from snails to live fish - all sea life that we were allowed to hold! It was so fun getting to see the little ones on the boat light up when a hermit crab started to peak out right inside their hand.

Not soon after putting down the crabs and snails, we began to spot dolphins! We got to see packs of them jumping and playing in the waves, swimming behind the boat, and showing off for the thousands of photos we all were trying to take. I was blown away by the amount of dolphins we saw, and the sheer excitement of seeing them was a memory I will treasure forever. 

The amount of fun and community built into a two-hour dolphin cruise was amazing. You will never forget the family fun that The Fun Boat provides, the dolphins jumping through the waves, and the joy from staff and passengers alike cruising around the beautiful waters of Orange Beach. 

Book your FUN today & learn even more about why we love The Fun Boats Dolphin Cruises & Sea-life Experience so much by clicking HERE. Your next favorite activity in Orange Beach is awaiting you!

Published on Wednesday, July 8, 2020