Where to Go: the 15 Best Day Trips Worldwide

1.Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,430 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $73Our pick

Review of a Malaga to Gibraltar day trip with a 90-minute dolphin boat tour, free time, coach transport, border tips, and honest value advice.

“Th boat tour was fantastic, we stopped numerous times to watch the different species of dolphin, even the bottlenose! The coach drive there and back was a lot longer than advertised so we didn't get much time to explore Gibraltar. I think the pick up time should be extended so you can see more of the beautiful place. Our tour guide (i forget his name) was lovely and coped really well when the same 3 passengers delayed us at every step. All in all great value for money, I'd definitely recommend 👌”

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2.Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 643 reviews · 12 hours · from $120

Review of Sydney’s Jervis Bay day trip, with dolphin cruise, Hyams Beach, wild kangaroos, transport tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“Nice and comfortable trip for the whole day , the dolphins were spectacular and worth every bit of the drive. Tour started and ended on time”

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3.Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Review of Koh Samui’s pink dolphin, Pig Island, and Koh Tan tour, with snorkeling tips, lunch details, costs, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“Very organised and the guides were fabulous! They really wanted us to see the dolphins and did their best to be in the right place at the right time. The whole day was well run and fun. A great way to see the islands.”

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4.Port Stephens Day Trip with Dolphin Cruise or Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 12 hours · from $90

Compare sandboarding, dolphin watching, and Mount Tomaree views on a full-day Port Stephens trip from Sydney for $90.

“It was a fun trip! Even tho there was a little miscommunication between the guide and the website, but they fixed the problem quickly! Just a reminder, don’t forget to do some warm up and stretching before the hike.”

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5.Gibraltar Dolphins Watching Day Trip from Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 - 10 hours · from $128

Review of the Gibraltar dolphin cruise from Seville, with practical advice on transport, timing, wildlife, Gibraltar free time, and value.

“Organization at the meeting point was chaotic and the guides arrived late which lead to us not being able to catch 12:30 boat and we had to wait for the 14:30 to see the dolphins. We were told to meet the rest of the group at 4 o’clock but when we arrived to the meeting point, nobody was there and we waited another hour for them to meet us. The dolphins were amazing though.”

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6.From UAE: Musandam Dibba Day Trip (Oman)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 10 hours · from $60

Review of the Musandam Dibba day trip from the UAE, with dhow cruising, snorkeling, water sports, lunch, border tips, and value advice.

“Absolutely fantastic Musandam Dibba day trip with Arab Expedition! Our Musandam Dibba day trip with Arab Expedition was perfectly organized from start to finish. From the smooth border formalities to the warm welcome by the team, everything was handled professionally and stress-free. The dhow cruise was beautiful and very well maintained, with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the stunning fjords of Musandam. The crew was friendly, attentive, and always smiling. The snorkeling and swimming stops were amazing, with clear waters and plenty of marine life to see. Kayaking was also a great addition and added extra fun to the day. Lunch on board was fresh and tasty, with…”

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7.Wasini Dolphin Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $110

Review of the Wasini Dolphin Day Trip from Diani Beach, with dolphins, snorkeling, Shimoni Caves, lunch, transport, price, and practical tips.

“This was a very exciting trip. After arranging the trvel details on phone with Reuben, I told my family we have a surprise trip. I was not dissapointed! The highlight was the dolphins at Wasini, very exciting”

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8.Day Trip to Ponta de Ouro Beach /Dolphin Swim+Snorkel+Whale Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $230

Review of Maputo’s Ponta de Ouro day trip, with dolphin swim, reef snorkel, whale watching, wildlife, beach time, and practical advice.

“We had a fantastic time on our tour from Maputo to Ponta de Oura. Carina was our guide and made the entire trip memorable with great insights into the city of Maputo doing a mini tour before we left for Ponta de Ouro. Nothing was too much trouble for Carina to arrange for us, including a great lunch and time on the beach after the boat trip to see dolphins, whales and need turtles.”

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9.Dolphins Watching in Gibraltar – Day Trip from Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $130

Review of the Seville to Gibraltar dolphin-watching trip, with transport, Tarifa cruise details, price, timing, guides, and practical tips.

“So first of all, in the morning we were waiting for the guides like 30minutes.. then in Gibraltar we didn’t catch the right time for boat trip to see dolphins, so we had to wait for another 90 minutes for the next trip. The dolphins were great. But our guide told us that we will meet at some point at 4pm, so after the dolphins we were in a hurry to catch the time, and then after 30 minutes of waiting there, the guide finally called us, and told us that the other group had delayed meeting time, so we had to wait AGAIN for another 30 minutes. (We were…”

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10.Discover Dolphins Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $32Best value

Review of Muscat’s two-hour dolphin watching trip, with practical details on timing, price, boat ride, sea conditions, and what to expect.

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11.1 day DIVING Refrechment, Check Dives and Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $153

Rebuild your scuba confidence in Hurghada with private instruction, a Red Sea house reef, lunch, transfers, and possible dolphin sightings.

“Ich hätte mir gewünscht, dass alles wie angegeben erfolgt, stattdessen war es ein reiner Tauchgang mit kurzen Hinweisen. Aber so konnte ich auch meine Wissenslücken erkennen...”

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12.Clearwater Beach and Dolphin Cruise Day Trip from Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $74Top rated

Escape Orlando for Clearwater’s white sand, calm Gulf waters, and optional dolphin cruise with five hours of free beach time.

“Daniel was punctual for the pickup, very considerate, and demonstrated excellent driving skills, especially in heavy rain. He also went above and beyond by offering extra help. Truly outstanding service.”

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13.Private Wild Dolphin Encounter Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $295

Spend a full day seeking wild dolphins, mobulas, whales, and sea lions near La Ventana on a small-boat safari from Cabo.

“The first thing I liked about Cabo Private Guide's Wild Dolphin and Mobula Ray Safari was it was just that - Private with just our family and the guides on the boat. Once again Cabo Private Guide provided the perfect experience. Loads of dRead more”

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14.Private Port Stephens Day Trip from Sydney incl Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $559

Review of a private Sydney to Port Stephens day trip with dolphin cruise, Gan Gan Lookout, Stockton sand dunes, costs, timing, and tips.

“Chris, our guide is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and attentive. Sandboarding is the best part. Kids had so much fun. The trip is private and tailored to our needs. so we don’t have to travel with large groups. thank you”

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15.1 Day Wasini Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $150

Spend two days near Diani and Wasini Island, watching dolphins, snorkeling Kisite Marine Park, sailing by dhow, and enjoying Swahili meals.

“Watching the dolphins swim was just awesome! I enjoyed snorkeling as well. It was a good experience for me”

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