AUSTRALIA · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Good dolphin watching cruises in Australia fill up in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Moreton Island’s dolphin and Tangalooma Wrecks cruise, with snorkeling, buffet lunch, beach time, wildlife, costs, and practical tips.
“Was a great time had by both my teenage daughter and myself!!”
Cruise Port Stephens for wild dolphins, headland views, live commentary, and a fun boom-net swim aboard a family-friendly boat tour.
“Great boat, awesome crew, spectacular views, would have loved longer on the boom net”
Cruise Mandurah’s waterways for wild dolphins, birdlife, canals, and Aboriginal stories on a family-friendly 75-minute tour from $31.
“Fantastic fun and staff. Informative comentry and fish and chips were great.”
Cruise Roebuck Bay from Broome to spot snubfin dolphins, turtles and dugongs, with snacks, drinks, a boom net and expert local guides.
“Great tour, seen snubfin dolphins, small and big sea turtles, sea snake, small shark and bottle nose dolphins. Crew were friendly and very informative. Would recommend to do the tour”
Review of the 1.5-hour Port Stephens dolphin cruise, with wild dolphins, boom-net rides, bay views, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“Awesome day out. Very informative and so much fun for the whole family. Overall great staff and great experience. Will be doing again”
Review of Mandurah’s 75-minute dolphin cruise, covering wildlife, wetlands, canals, value, practical tips, and who should book.
“Excellent tour with family Nd friends - all enjoyed well- thanks you captain for the amazing Captaincy”
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”
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”
Review of See Moreton’s Brisbane cruise to Tangalooma Wrecks, with snorkeling, wildlife spotting, buffet lunch, beach time, costs, and tips.
“Fantastic! Loved it!! Super amazing experience! I would 100% do it again, and have recommended it to others”
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”
Review of Port Stephens’ $35 dolphin cruise, with catamaran views, boom nets, water slides, swimming, family tips, and practical advice.
“What a fantastic day All the crew were great. Very friendly and knowledgeable This is a day we would love to go again Highly recommend!”
Review the Jervis Bay Dolphin Cruise for wildlife chances, boat comfort, pricing, timing, meeting details, and practical tips before booking.
“We loved this cruise, could not believe how many dolphins we seen, absolutely breathtaking! The cruise director was so informative & loved seeing the beauty of the coastline. Such an incredible experience cannot wait to be back next year when the whales are in town! Highly recommend!”
Review of Port Stephens from Sydney: dolphin cruise, koalas, lunch, 4WD sandboarding, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“I would definitely recommend this activity! The shuttle was on time and picked us up right from the hotel when scheduled! The tour guide was the best! He really made and experience enjoyable and fun! He was very knowledgeable about Australian facts and answered all the questions we had for him. He has a fun spirit and has the perfect personality for this job! The activities throughout the tour were super fun too! I went sand boarding for the first time ever and it was completely safe and fun!! The bus driver was great too and respected our requests of the temperature change during the drive!”
Review of Perth’s one-hour wildlife cruise for dolphins, sea lions and penguins, with honest advice on wildlife sightings, value and island access.
“Feel cheated . Expecting to see more penguins . But when reached the island we only saw lots of seagulls and birds . We walked further and only able to spot one penguin.”
Watch wild bottlenose dolphins in Bunbury’s Koombana Bay on a 90-minute eco cruise with close views and lively commentary.
“The Eco Cruise is a good way to watch the dolphins in their natural habitat without actually disturbing them. I loved how they swam alongside our boat, giving us a glimpse of their very sociable and friendly nature.”
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