Dolphin Watching Tours in Adelaide: Our Top 15

1.Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 560 reviews · 3 hours · from $55Our pick

Paddle Adelaide’s mangrove creeks, spot dolphins and shipwrecks, and learn about this calm coastal ecosystem on a relaxed three-hour kayak tour.

“We had a lot of fun and a super friendly guide. We saw the mangroves, several wrecks and dolphins nearby. The initial training / rehearsal for kajak rookies was excellent. Although we were experienced, it clearly helped some other group attendees. We would just recommend some grouping into experienced and inexperienced guests. Some of our group were very inexperienced and delayed the tour significantly. We were really happy that our tour guide flexibly adapted to the conditions and allowed us some free kajakimg which assured us seeing the dolphins. Thanks a lot!”

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2.4-Hour Swimming with Dolphins Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 439 reviews · 3h 30m · from $105

Swim with wild dolphins off Adelaide on a 3.5-hour coastal cruise with marine biologists, wetsuits, snorkels, and ethical wildlife encounters.

“Had an absolute blast, great value for money. The staff were amazing too.”

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3.Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 1h 30m · from $62

Cruise Port Adelaide’s Ships Graveyard, dolphin sanctuary and bird sanctuary with live commentary in 90 informative minutes.

“Absolutely loved it...highlight of trip to Adelaide. Saw dolphins... Young crew best ever...so confident so informative. Interacted with kids on board...just brilliant over all experience. Thanks for making this trip so memorable. Keep it up guys thanks”

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4.Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 355 reviews · from $56

Review of Adelaide’s three-hour Dolphin Sanctuary kayak tour, with mangroves, shipwrecks, wildlife, practical tips, and honest advice on dolphin sightings.

“Organized crew with getting everyone set up and out on the kayaks. Our guide, Brayden was safety conscious, friendly and knowledgeable. All the traits one wants in a guide for this kind of tour. This tour is great for kayaks of any level. And the location offered so many things to see and explore.”

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5.4-Hour Guaranteed Wild Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 349 reviews · 3h 30m · from $63

Watch wild dolphins from Adelaide’s coast on a 3.5-hour catamaran cruise with expert guides and a money-back sighting guarantee.

“How this company offers fantastic tours every time is just amazing.. the dolphin watching was amazing”

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6.90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 321 reviews · from $63

Cruise Adelaide’s Port River for wild dolphins, shipwrecks, birdlife, and local stories on this relaxed 90-minute small-group boat trip.

“Very informative and the staff were knowledgeable about the harbour and its surroundings. It was a lovely way to spend the morning”

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7.Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $55Top rated

Kayak Adelaide’s dolphin sanctuary, mangrove creeks, and ship graveyard on a beginner-friendly three-hour tour from Port Adelaide.

“Great day on the water with a helpful and knowledgeable instructor. Good quality kayaks that are comfortable to use and we even Saw a few dolphins too”

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8.Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Kayak Adelaide’s Port River Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard for three hours of dolphins, mangroves, wildlife, and maritime history.

“It was amazing. Neon, the Dolphin with the whistling blowhole. So cute! Loved the Mangrove Trees excursion. The guides were fun but also knowledgeable. Highly recommend it.”

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9.Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $39

Review of Adelaide’s 90-minute mangrove kayaking tour, with dolphins, wildlife, practical tips, pricing, safety, and honest advice before booking.

“It was such a beautiful spot. We unfortunately didn’t see any dolphins but it was gorgeous nonetheless”

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10.Wild Dolphin Swim Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews

Swim beside wild dolphins off Adelaide on a four-hour cruise with marine biologists, equipment included, and flexible cancellation.

“Swimming with the dolphins was just amazing. The staff on board were very friendly and very accommodating making everyone feel comfortable. Lots of knowledge about dolphins would thoroughly recommend doing this trip with Temptation. 👏🙌 Well done guys.”

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11.Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 54 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Paddle Adelaide’s mangrove creeks, search for Port River Dolphins, and learn about local wildlife on this family-friendly 90-minute kayak tour.

“Will was very welcoming and friendly and gave us a really good understanding of the mangroves environment. unfortunately we didn't see any dolphins but that didn't really matter.”

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12.Dolphin Sanctuary Single or Double Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 51 reviews · 2 hours · from $27Best value

Review of Adelaide’s Dolphin Sanctuary kayak rental, with practical tips on dolphins, mangroves, timing, transport, price, and who should book.

“Pleasant paddle up a mangrove creek. Arrived half hour early as requested only to be told to come back at start time. Intro, rules, and launch used half hour of 2 hour time. Limited area allowed to paddle coupled with short time means you are probably unlikely to see any dolphins. Next time will probably pay more for longer guided tour with different company that covers more area and gets to visit wrecks. OK for the price but was expecting more (maybe unrealistically).”

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13.Wild Dolphin Watch in Glenelg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $63

Watch wild dolphins from a catamaran off Glenelg, with marine biologists, close views, a 4-hour cruise, and free cancellation.

“Absolutely amazing experience. I highly recommend it. To see the dolphins playing in their natural habitat was a beautiful experience.”

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14.2-Hour Dolphin and Maritime Cruise in Port Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $63

Cruise Port Adelaide’s working river, historic ships, naval yard, and dolphin sanctuary on this informative two-hour boat tour.

“We were lucky enough to see dolphins up so close. A very informative tour, the time seemed to fly by.”

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15.Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Maritime Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Cruise Port Adelaide’s working harbor, dolphin sanctuary, submarine dock, and ancient mangroves on a practical two-hour guided boat tour.

“It was Amazing and we enjoyed alot specially Jiya there she made us day memorable all staff members were with humble nature….. 5+Staarsssss thanks alot”

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