WORLDWIDE · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Good full-day trips 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 Hurghada’s Dolphin House cruise, with snorkeling, lunch, hotel pickup, costs, dolphin odds, and practical booking advice.
“Lovely day, great food and friendly staff. We had a very memorable day and did see dolphins. Was easy to plan.”
Review of Mauritius dolphin swimming, Crystal Rock snorkelling, Ile aux Benitier beach lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Ieri abbiamo fatto l’escursione a Mauritius, nuotare con i delfini in mare aperto, crystal rock and also ile Bénitier. We really enjoyed. Our driver Avish was very professional and friendly and he got for us also two bottles of water on his car for us. The two guys driving the boat were friendly as well. I definitely recommend to book via Viator this excursion if you will visit Mauritius!”
Review of São Miguel’s whale watching and Vila Franca Islet tour, including boats, lunch, snorkeling, timing, value, and practical tips.
“We got to see a lot we wouldn’t otherwise have seen. Dolphins and a whole view of the beautiful island. Visiting and swimming in Vila Franca was awesome too. Plus the guides were friendly and fun.”
Review of Wasini Island dolphin watching from Diani, with snorkeling, Swahili lunch, village visit, and Shimoni Slave Caves.
“Hussein was our guide with Omar coordinating everything. I cannot express how awesome this experience was. Hussein really was such an amazing guide making us feel comfortable and showing us all the awesome fishes. I am honestly terrifiRead more”
Review of Hurghada’s full-day dolphin snorkeling trip, with boat stops, coral reefs, lunch, hotel pickup, costs, and practical tips.
“Really nice boat and excellent snorkelling. Nicer pickup vehicle and boat than some other trips. Good help for less confident swimmers.”
Review of Hurghada’s Dolphin House boat trip, with snorkeling, lunch, dolphin sightings, costs, safety advice, and practical booking tips.
“This trip should've been cancelled or postponed! The weather was very windy for the boat to go out to sea, but it still did. Saw the dolphins, but too dangerous to swim due to the heavy winds and very choppy sea conditions! My wife sea-sick as the boat was swaying dangerously. Looking to get our money back!”
Cruise Oman’s fjords from Khasab with dolphin watching, snorkeling, village views, lunch, and a traditional dhow for $44.
“Peaceful boat ride, wonderful guides, gorgeous views, fabulous food, and lots of dolphins. I would highly recommend this trip.”
Review of São Miguel’s whale watching and volcano tour, with lunch, Lagoa do Fogo, geothermal stops, beach views, pricing, and practical tips.
“Pasamos un dia genial acompañados por Hugo, un guia encantador y que nos explicó todo en un perfecto español! La excursión a ver la ballenas es algo que hay que hacer sí o sí! Y nosotros tuvimos suerte de verlas, ademas de varios Delfines. Después de comer en un sitio típico de la zoma, nos fuimos a ver la playa de Santa Bárbara, a ver una central geotérmica y a darnos un baño caliente en unas furnas (piscinas calentadas por la actividad volcánica). Finalmente subimos a ver el lago do fogo, pero por culpa del clima no pudimos ver mucho. Fue un dia muy bueno, súper recomendable para tener una…”
Review of Hurghada’s private Dolphin House boat trip, with open-sea snorkeling, Fanadir Reef, lunch, dolphin etiquette, costs, and practical tips.
“My recent private boat tour to watch dolphins in Egypt was an absolute highlight of my trip! From the moment we stepped onto the boat, the crew made us feel welcome and comfortable. The boat was clean, spacious, and equipped with everything we needed for a day of adventure.”
Review of Mauritius dolphin watching, Crystal Rock snorkeling, Ile aux Bénitiers barbecue, boat logistics, animal welfare, and value.
“Firstly, although my review is NOT positive I want to make it clear that it was run by a terrific team, they made the day. They were informative, and great hosts. the speed boat was well maintained and equipped perfectly. very comfortable. the boat trip was great. the island and BBQ lunch terrific. no complaints. BUT here is the bad part. These types of trips are terrible for the animals. the poor dolphins are corralled by a dozen boats, with loud outboard motors chasing every sight of a fin or back of a dolphin. once spotted boat loads of snorkelers crash into the water chasing the poor creatures for a…”
Swim with dolphins off Mauritius, snorkel at Crystal Rock, enjoy a beach barbecue, and weigh the tour’s crowding concerns before booking.
“nous sommes très heureux d’avoir partagé ce moment magique parmi les dauphins mémé si la durée annoncée n’a pas du tout été respectée, écourtée de 1h et que le nombre de bateaux qui entourent les dauphins et trop important. Je consRead more”
Review of Hurghada’s full-day dolphin and snorkeling boat trip, with Red Sea coral, lunch, water games, pickup details, and practical tips.
“El transporte tardo yn poco y llegamos tarde y con ansiedad, el barco no era muy byeno pero toda la crew eran formidables, muy alegres y divertidos, el sborkel fue muy bonito en la primera parada, coral precioso t mucha vida. El segRead more”
Review of Hurghada Dolphin House snorkeling, with dolphins, coral reefs, lunch, water sports, transport, costs, and practical booking tips.
“Another great trip with marsa waves to the Dolphin House. The boat was clean with plenty of soft drinks on board. Saw lots of dolphins. The snorkelling areas were excellent. The boat crew were great too. ❤️❤️”
Swim with dolphins, snorkel coral waters, enjoy BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers, and visit Crystal Rock on this full-day Mauritius boat trip.
“super activité, la nage avec les dauphines c'était super beau. l'île de bénitier c'est vraiment à faire on a passé un très bon moment. je recommande”
Review of Zanzibar’s private dolphin, Jozani Forest, and Kuza Cave tour, with practical advice on timing, value, stops, and what to expect.
“Our boat driver made a real effort, he took us around for ages until he managed to locate the dolphins for us. The forest was amazing, the guide really knowledgeable and the monkey were really cool. Our tour guide was really friendly and brought us all some coconuts which so so sweet.”
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