Gulf Shores Paddle Boarding Lessons and Tours

The Best Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Alabama

Please note: All tours and rentals are now done on Little Lagoon in the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Gulf Shores. Please do not use our online or Google Maps address…instead follow the link in your confirmation emails to the location.

Advanced reservations are required. 

This is our dream location with calm, protected, shallow waters, and is perfect for beginners and experienced alike. It is truly a hidden gem in Gulf Shores Alabama and located just a short drive from the Gulf State Park. We are the ONLY company legally permitted for commercial activity at this location and the only company offering fully guided paddle boarding lessons and tours in Gulf Shores and surrounding areas. Woohooo!!!

Whether you’re a first time paddler or expert you will love gliding through calm waters of this beautiful nature preserve in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Paddle along the beautiful coastline while searching for ospreys, herons, sandpipers, and many other coastal shorebirds and native wildlife.

All ages and skill levels welcome! We simply ask that guests are comfortable in the water and have light swimming/floating skills.

Tours typically run 1 hour to 1.5 hours dependent on conditions, group ability, and heat.

Please also note: During summer months we recommend the 8 OR 9am time slot before the heat index gets too high. 

With our our newest location on Little Lagoon on the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge in Gulf Shores, our paddle board lessons are the perfect addition to your beach day at in Gulf Shores! We even allow the kids to join a tour while their parents watch from the shoreline!

• Exciting enough for teens,
• Cool enough for couples,
• Easy enough for Grandma,
• Peaceful enough for mom,
• and let’s face it, Dad would rather be fishing, but we promise he will have a great time also!

Once you get on one of our boards you will understand why this is the fastest growing sport in the world. With personalized instruction, including beach lesson and guided in water tour and SUP coaching, you will be standing up in no time! Whether you are a first time paddler or expert, there’s plenty to appreciate while paddle boarding in Gulf Shores Alabama. We are located close to Orange Beach, Alabama near the Gulf State Park so if you’re looking for paddle boarding in Orange Beach, this is the spot for you!

Kids and teens especially love getting our digital photos package where they can try out SUP yoga poses and get some exciting shots for their favorite social media pages. Alabama paddle boarding tours are available daily and all year long! Mornings are better before the wind picks up and it gets too hot.

We provide:

• High quality stand up paddle boards (not inflatables)
• Adjustable paddles
• Surf leash
• Lifejackets
• Whistle
• Dry bag

Please note: classes must be booked by 7pm the evening prior but the sooner the better as we may cancel any class dates at any time if no one is signed up. This also helps us look ahead and make sure you are booked on a good wind and weather day! 

If you’re looking for Gulf shores paddle board rentals (for experienced paddlers only) please click HERE!