Boating on the Alabama Gulf CoastWho doesn’t love being on a boat? Whether it’s a relaxing sail, a fishing excursion or paddling a kayak, there’s just something special about getting out on the water.

If you have your own boat, finding places to launch is not difficult along the Alabama Coastal Connection.

For a paddling adventure, off-the-beaten-path places allow you access to self-guided tours. Explore the winding, lazy Bon Secour or Magnolia rivers with their canopies of trees and various tributaries. Or take a paddle around the water trail that connects Graham Creek Nature Preserve with Wolf Creek Park.

Want to get out on the water, but don’t have your own boat? No problem. Several sailing charters depart from Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.

Kayak and Paddleboard Rental in Gulf Shores and Orange BeachKayak, canoe and paddleboard outfitters are happy to set you up from various points around the Alabama coast, and some will even meet you at your vacation rental or hotel.

For those who want to try their hand at fishing, our coastal waters are renowned for outstanding fishing excursions.

Rentals and excursions on Dauphin Island provide a fun way to explore the western shores of Alabama.

Wherever you land along the Alabama Coastal Connection, there’s no shortage of possibilities for getting out on the water.