Alabama Cruises Scenic Fowl River Eco-Tours & Dinner Cruises near Mobile, Alabama

251-973-1244

Sightseeing Cruises

Enjoy a relaxing and informative 45 minute cruise from Bellingrath Gardens. These guided tours depart seven days a week at 10:00, 12:00 and 2:00, weather permitting. The cost is $20 per person for adults, and $12 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 free. Reservations not required. The price includes admission into Bellingrath Gardens. 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:

Public Dinner Cruises at Alabama Cruises

Carved Roast Chicken Southern Belle Sausage Jambalaya Corn Medley Roasted New Potatoes

Creole Green Beans Tossed Salad Dinner Rolls Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce Coffee and Tea

- Cruise Friday and Saturday nights February through November, nightly in December - Cash or Host Bar - No refunds...Change of date permitted only if you notify the Riverboat prior to noon on the day before cruise date. - Board at 6:30 Depart at 7:00 Return at 9:00 - Prices: $59.00 per person, $118.00 per couple *Group rate of $55.00 per person with a group of 12 or more

Private Charters The Southern belle is available for a wide variety of events. Weddings, rehearsal dinners and receptions; corporate & award dinners; social functions; family reunions; holiday parties; anniversaries; and birthdays…just to name a few. The list is limited only to your imagination. Let Alabama Cruises help plan an event to suit your needs. Please call to check availability and to book your private party: 251-973-1244.

Dinner Cruise - $55.00 per person (includes boat ride, dinner, tax & gratuity)

Minimum of 50 people Sunday through Thursday; Minimum of 60 people Friday or Saturday; Maximum of 92 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 $2,000.00 on Friday and Saturday includes three hour boat rental, taxes and clean-up fee Base rate of $1,650.00 Sunday - Thursday includes three hour boat rental, taxes and clean-up fee $400 each additional hour or $200 a half hour 149 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 Balance due 14 days prior to cruise date The Southern Belle is a 149 passenger vessel, with a maximum seating capacity of 98 for dinner. The first deck is enclosed, and heated or cooled for your comfort.

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