THE USA · DOLPHIN WATCHING
The 15 best dolphin and snorkeling trips in the USA you can book today, with what a seat costs, how long the boat is out and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Panama City Beach’s Shell Island catamaran cruise, with dolphin watching, snorkeling, paddle boards, a waterslide, and practical tips.
“Great crew! Didn’t see much snorkeling but was super fun. Captain and Audrey and Emma were awesome. Great drinks and music-I’d love the playlist!”
See spinner dolphins and sea turtles on Oahu’s west coast, then snorkel, slide, paddle, and enjoy lunch with Waikiki pickup.
“The tour guide Bennett was excellent, providing all the information we needed. He was also the trip photographer and I’d highly recommend purchasing the photo package. We saw plenty of dolphins, the snorkelling was good and the inflatable slide was good fun. I’d recommend this activity with no hesitation.”
Review of St. Pete’s two-hour dolphin cruise to Shell Key, with snorkeling, wildlife, small groups, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“It was a great trip even though we didn’t get to see any wildlife besides a rare snake near Shellley! Wish we had a little more snorkel time but captain Dave was great showing us around and being knowledgeable”
Ride a Zodiac to Captain Cook Reef for small-group snorkeling, sea caves, island history, snacks, and possible dolphin or whale sightings.
“David and Chip were awesome, knowledgeable and attentive. Captain Cook’s was amazing. Highly recommend!”
Review of Oahu’s Luxury Snorkel Cruise with dolphins, whales, reef snorkeling, Hawaiian buffet, drinks, crew service, and Waikiki pickup.
“Wonderful staff, great experience. It’s so fun to have a photographer with you on the trip. The staff were so attentive and fun.”
Key West dolphin watch and snorkel review covering wildlife, snorkeling conditions, boat comfort, value, timing, and practical tips.
“My husband and I did this trip on Christmas Eve and had a wonderful time. We weren't sure we would really see dolphins, but we did! Our captain diligently drove the boat around until we found a group or two in the shallows. We then went to a different area to snorkel for a bit; there were some fish but not a ton of sea life (I didn't mind, it was fun just being in the water). They provided drinks after swimming and the vibe was very laid-back and friendly. We had a great time and would recommend this trip to others!”
Snorkel Lanai’s reefs, spot dolphins and turtles, and support Maui marine research on this small-group, four-hour ocean trip.
“So fun and Casey and Jill are so knowledgeable!!!! The coral reef was gorgeous and SO MANY turtles!!!”
Review of Kona’s luxury catamaran snorkel cruise with dolphin watching, meals, water slides, two hours of water time, and practical tips.
“This was a very fun day. The snorkeling was nice and the slide was very fun for everyone, including my husband! We also enjoyed the food and music. The staff was very friendly. I would recommend this to all families.”
Small-group dolphin watching and snorkeling off Oahu’s Waianae Coast, with turtles, seasonal whales, lunch, gear, and hotel pickup.
“Alexa and Jalan worked hard to find us dolphins. I was thrilled to be in the middle of a big bunch of dolphins!”
Review of Key West’s 3-hour Fury dolphin and snorkeling cruise, with wildlife tips, boat details, pricing, sunset advice, and practical guidance.
“We loved our dolphin snorkeling tour with Fury. Ally & Anna were wonderful guides. The boat ride was comfortable and there was plenty of shade. We saw several dolphins and while snorkeling we saw sting rays, a barracuda, and several types of fish.”
Review of Oahu’s Waianae dolphin and turtle cruise, with wild dolphins, reef snorkeling, lunch, hotel pickup, costs, and practical tips.
“This was such a fun trip! The guides were super nice and knowledgeable. We had great luck seeing a bunch of whales, swimming with dolphins, and awesome snorkeling”
Review of Key West’s small-group dolphin watch and snorkel tour, with eco-minded guides, beginner help, snacks, costs, and practical tips.
“Captain Andrew and Heather shared their passion and knowledge of the marine life. We learned a lot about bottlenose dolphins and their habitat. We were able to ask many questions. I've been on a few tours before but this one was magical. We saw many dolphins playing and interacting with our boat. The snorkeling area was truly amazing with so many different species of fish and coral. I would do this tour again!”
Review of Key West’s 3-hour dolphin, snorkeling, and sunset cruise, with practical advice on wildlife sightings, reef conditions, value, and booking.
“If there is one activity not to be missed in Key West, it is this one !! thank you very much it was magic”
Review of Key West’s 4-hour Echo catamaran tour, with wild dolphins, shallow-water snorkeling, snacks, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“Sandy and Deb were great hosts. They were to find dolphins to watch. It was great!! Will definitely do it on our next trip.”
Review of Panama City Beach’s Footloose tour, with Shell Island snorkeling, dolphin watching, drinks, pricing, tips, and practical details.
“It was a great time! My 16 and 18 year old boys who never want to participate in anything- actually did and said it was a lot of fun! It was really chill and easy going. We were able to do our own thing and by the time the excitement started to die down, it was time to go. Timing was perfect from our ages down to our 2 year old!”
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