River Cruises

 

All sightseeing cruises at Bellingrath have been cancelled 

effective Monday, June 21 through the end of September, 2010

Alabama Cruises, owner and operator of the Southern Belle, has been recruited

by BP to help with the recovery effort on Dauphin Island, Alabama 

by ferrying clean-up crews to and from the west end of the island

For more information or groups with reservations, call 251.973.2217.  

 

 

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A visit to Bellingrath Gardens and Home is not complete without a 45 minute cruise aboard the Southern Belle River Cruiser. Departing from Bellingrath Gardens between March and November, the river cruise offers visitors a relaxing and educational tour along the Fowl River.  Unique wildlife and birding habitats can be witnessed on the river, as well as a wonderful view of the Bellingrath Home. All cruises are weather permitting.

 

Southern Belle

The Southern Belle is a U.S. Coast Guard Certified vessel that carries up to 150 passengers. Public dinner cruises, private dinner cruises and private charters are also offered. Downstairs is enclosed and air conditioned.  A covered deck for optimal scenic views can be found upstairs.  

 

Kingfisher

The Kingfisher is an open air vessel with a seating capacity of 20.  This smaller vessel allows guests an opportunity to view wildlife habitats at a closer range and is far more fuel efficient.

 

More About the Southern Belle

Public dinner cruises depart on Friday and Saturday nights February through November and nightly during December. A three-entrée buffet is served and a cash bar is also available. 

 

Entertainment, which includes an acoustic guitarist, is also provided.  The dress is casual and cruises depart, rain or shine. Dinner cruises board at 6:30 p.m., depart at 7 p.m. and return by 9 p.m. 

               Prices:

               $49.00 per person

               $98.00 per couple 

              Group rate of $45.00 per person with a group of 12 or more.

 

Private Charter

 

The Southern Belle is also available for private charter.  A private cruise may be anything from a seated buffet dinner with a piano player in the background to a hors d’oeuvres reception with a three-piece jazz combo for dancing.  A late night rock-and-roll party cruise is also always an option.  Additional ideas are happily entertained.  Prices are available upon request.

 

Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Alabama Cruises at 251.973.1244.