easy
6 hours
No special fitness required, suitable for most guests
Set sail in Pensacola for a day of dolphin watching, aerial stunts, and Gulf Coast beauty. Discover why this adventure is a favorite for visitors craving excitement on the water.
All Ages • 6 Hours• Front Row Seats to the Blue Angels flying Overhead • Starting at $156.47
Experience the thrill of the Dolphins & Blue Angels sail, where breathtaking aerial stunts meet serene ocean cruising. Board a spacious catamaran for a six-hour adventure, spotting dolphins and enjoying complimentary refreshments. Witness the precision of the Blue Angels' stunning aerial displays while savoring a light lunch in Pensacola's waters.
Board our spacious 53-foot, open-ocean catamaran on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the spring and summer for an adventure of epic proportions. Make priceless memories with your family and friends as you witness breathtaking aerial displays performed by the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s precision flying team.
6 hours
Your six-hour sail begins in Orange Beach, where you’ll board your morning dolphin cruise for a picturesque sail to Pensacola, Florida waters. On the way, bask in the sun or relax in the shade while watching for dolphins and other wildlife in the warm gulf waters. Complimentary beverages and fresh fruit will be available throughout the sail to keep you cool and refreshed.
Upon our arrival to Pensacola, we’ll find the best front-row seat for watching the fantastic flights as they soar overhead. A light lunch is served at anchor while you are entertained by the mind-bending displays of flight precision. After the show, a stunning sail back to Orange Beach is the only way to end your outstanding adventure with the Blue Angels.
The Blue Angels were established in 1946 by Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, with the first air show being held that same year in Jacksonville, Florida. The original team named the squadron when they were planning a show in New York; a pilot came across the name of the city’s famous Blue Angel nightclub in the New Yorker magazine.
An estimated 11 million spectators view the squadron each year in air shows. Throughout the life of the program, there have been 251 demonstration pilots and 35 flight leaders. Each pilot must complete 120 training flights during winter training to perform a public demonstration. Among their formations is the amazing Diamond 360 maneuver, in which the pilots will fly their planes within 18 inches of one another.
Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses to stay comfortable during the open water segments.
Keep a water bottle handy to stay refreshed throughout the six-hour trip.
Enhance wildlife viewing with binoculars for closer dolphin sightings.
If you're prone to seasickness, take precautions such as medication beforehand.
Pensacola has a rich naval history and is home to the Blue Angels flight team, making aerial displays a treasured local tradition.
The operation emphasizes environmentally friendly practices, including waste reduction and respectful wildlife viewing.
Protect your skin from UV rays during the open water cruise.
summer specific
Shield your eyes from the sun while enjoying the views.
summer specific
Optional but great for spotting distant wildlife.
Stay hydrated during the long cruise.