WORLDWIDE · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Wild swims and pool encounters are sold under the same three words, and they are not the same morning. These 15 say which is which, what swimming ability each needs and what it costs.
Swim with dolphins at Atlantis Dubai, then enjoy Aquaventure’s 105 attractions. See what the $225 price includes and who should book.
“Happy the instructor with Lennox the dolphin was excellent”
Review of Oahu’s West Coast dolphin swim, with snorkeling, turtles, lunch, pickup details, wildlife rules, costs, and practical tips.
“Amazing experience, we saw spinner dolphins, humpback whales, spotted dolphin, octopus, sea turtles, and fish! The crew were so much fun, the weather was beautiful and the waters were warm and calm! We loved every minute of this excursion! One tip: take motion sickness pills/patches before you go even if the waters are calm, as first timers we got a little sick but once pills kicked in it was great. Would do this again and again!! Steve took great photos for us and Julie and Nicole the captain and crew were so friendly and fun!!”
Review of Hurghada’s Dolphin House snorkel trip, with hotel transfers, lunch, water sports, costs, boat conditions, and honest booking advice.
“Our VIP dolphin boat trip offered to swim with dolphins at the Dolphin House + 2 snorkling spots + a banana ride. We asked for a boat without loud music. That was well respected as our boat had no music at all. Departure point was the Sports Club Marine in the Touristic Read more”
Review of Perth’s wild dolphin swim from Rockingham, with pricing, itinerary, lunch, safety, swimming tips, and honest value advice.
“We had a great time seeing those beautiful mammals and snorkeling with them. The crew was great. Thanks”
Swim with wild dolphins in Puerto Vallarta with a biologist guide, hydrophone, small groups, marine research, and honest wildlife expectations.
“Gema and Cesár were amazing. We started with an information session, then took a boat out to popular “dolphin spots.” We got in the ocean/bay and swam very close with wild dolphins for at least an hour or so. It was so cool to be that close with them, as the dolphins are quite playful and social. At least 3 dolphins came up to us and would swim with us multiple times throughout the time in the water. Gema taught us a lot and was so fun to be with. She and Cesár made sure to point them out as we got on and off the boat into the water,…”
Review of Mauritius dolphin swimming and whale watching by speedboat, with snorkeling, wildlife ethics, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Good ethical company. We were lucky and managed to see both the whales and dolphins today. Other boats were allowing people to jump in the water whilst the whale was present and it would then disappear. It was clear it didn’t want to be disturbed. The dolphins didn’t appear to mind that everyone was swimming amongst them. It did get too busy with all the other boats but overall a great experience”
Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba dolphin swim and snorkeling tour, with reef tips, ethics, transport details, lunch value, and advice on who should book.
“We had a great day, the captain met us and looked after us from the minute we arrived. Made sure we were smiling and was non stop fun for the whole trip. He made sure we were in the water at every opportunity to swim alongside the dolphins. He also made sure he kept us all together and safely got us back to our boat every time, there were a lot of boats around so this wasn’t always easy. We saw a dolphin right next to our boat which we followed for a while, we then had lots of time to go snorkelling where he told us about all the…”
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”
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.”
Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba snorkeling and dolphin tour, with itinerary, safety tips, costs, wildlife ethics, and advice on who should book.
“Excellent and cooperative guides. They provided the support and information. They triedbtheir hard to make the tour meets our expectation.”
Swim with wild dolphins off São Miguel, enjoy expert guidance, small groups, and open-ocean views on this memorable Azores adventure.
“Instructor and skipper were doing a great job to help us get the best experience.”
Review of Hurghada’s private speedboat tour with dolphin watching, Red Sea snorkeling, Giftun Islands, snacks, and practical booking advice.
“Superb trip and one of the best I’ve ever done! It’s a must and 5 star. Jumped in with dolphins 8-10 times and was wonderful.”
Swim with wild dolphins near Perth on a six-hour Rockingham cruise with expert guides, wetsuits, photos, and a generous gourmet lunch.
“This was an incredible experience being up close with these amazing creatures. The interaction was memorable and something that celebrated my fiancés 50th birthday. Moments like these are what life’s all about. The crew were also very knowledgeable, confident and beautiful ladies. Thanks again guys- love Shea & Scott 🙂”
Review of Whale Dream Mauritius, a private sunrise boat trip for sperm whales, dolphins, snorkeling, snacks, and careful marine encounters.
“Had the most amazing once in a lifetime experience with Whale Dream. We were lucky to spot an entire family of whales. The best part was that the crew was very respectful of the whales and kept a distance from them. While there are other Read more”
Swim with dolphins, snorkel at Crystal Rock, enjoy a BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers, and ride a speedboat from Flic en Flac for $74.
“A great trip for us as a couple. Good mix of people on the trip, guides catered for all. Boat was comfortable and super fast. Guides were well informed and knowledgeable, and nice local people. The dolphin experience was a little hectic mainly due to other companies jostling for space! Hardly a surprise that the pod we saw kept diving deep for some cover. Nevertheless, awesome being up close and seeing them even if for a brief encounter. The snorkelling spots were ace, crystal clear waters and huge variety of fish to see. I even spotted a sea snake. Lunch on the island was great, a pleasant surprise a glass…”
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