Accepting bookings HERE for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Plan Your Gulf Coast Experience
Every Gulf Coast Explorers trip is customized to your group, goals, schedule, and budget.
How It Works
1. Request Your Dates
Complete our field trip interest form and tell us about your group, preferred dates, and goals.
2. Reserve Your Spot
Once we find the right dates, we'll send your agreement and deposit information to secure your trip.
3. Customize Your Experience
Choose the explorations and community partner experiences that interest your group most. We'll build a customized itinerary based on your goals, schedule, and grade level.
4. We Handle the Planning
As your trip approaches, we'll provide a complete planning packet, room assignment forms, group organization tools, schedules, and everything you need for a smooth experience.
5. Explore the Gulf Coast
Arrive ready to learn, discover, and experience the Alabama Gulf Coast through hands-on exploration.
Gulf Shores Beach Retreat
Overnight groups stay at Gulf Shores Beach Retreat, located just minutes from Alabama's beaches, lagoons, and field trip destinations.
✓ Sleeps up to 160 guests (80 per side)
✓ Dedicated staff rooms for teachers and chaperones
✓ Optional condo accommodations available for bus drivers
✓ Private swimming pool
✓ Sand volleyball court
✓ Basketball court
✓ Meeting spaces for evening programs
✓ Beach access across the street
✓ Lagoon access nearby
✓ Four meals included with overnight trips
Clean, safe, and designed specifically for student groups.
