The Harriott II Riverboat is a 19th-century boat docked next to the Riverwalk Amphitheater. The boat offers musical entertainment and sightseeing tours throughout the week. The boat does not offer a sit-down dinner cruise, but a concession stand with food and cash bar is available.
Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance. A minimum limit of 15 paying customers is required for the cruise to sail. If at least 15 people have not reserved, a substitute cruise is given for ticket holders. Tickets can be purchased directly at the Riverwalk facility box office, online or by phone. The Riverwalk Department of Montgomery maintains the Harriott II Riverboat.
Harriott II Riverboat
355 Coosa St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-241-2100
montgomeryal.gov
After visiting the historic Bellingrath Gardens and Home, take a sightseeing tour along the Southern Belle. The 45-minute educational tour departs from Bellingrath Garden and sails along the Fowl River, a river known as the river of birds. All cruises are weather permitting.
In addition, the Southern Belle offers dinner cruises on Friday and Saturday evenings with a three-entree buffet. A cash bar with beer, wine and soda also is available. The schedule changes seasonally, but is open year-round. Daily sightseeing tours do not require reservations. As a U.S Coast Guard Certified vessel, seating up to 150 people is available.
The Southern Belle
12402 Bellingrath Gardens Road
Theodore, AL 36582
251-973-1244
alabamacruises.com
Corsair Charter is a hand-built 65-foot wooden schooner that offers private cruises and intimate parties. The Corsair departs from Bear Port Marina of Orange Beach, Alabama. The private luxury charter is known as a shrimping, dining and dolphin adventure cruise.
The boat sails the back bays of coastal Alabama. Wild shrimp and blue crabs are caught during the cruise and featured on the dinner menu. Dolphins and various wildlife are encountered during the sail, with dolphins often being fed fish from the boat. The boat is designed and limited to six passengers per cruise.
Corsair Charter
28692 Josephine Drive
Josephine, AL 36530
251-504-1958
corsaircharters.com
