WORLDWIDE · DOLPHIN WATCHING
No fences, no feeding, no guarantees. These 15 trips go looking for free-swimming pods, and are compared on how close the rules let you get and how early the boat leaves.
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!!!”
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 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 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.”
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”
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 🙂”
Swim with rare Hector’s dolphins in Akaroa Harbour on a small-group boat tour with wetsuits, hot showers, wildlife and expert guides.
“A great day going to see and swim with the hector dolphins. Chris was a great captain and Charlotte was a great first mate!!! If you are prone to seasickness take something ahead of time. We took the less drowsy Dramamine and so happy we did! The dolphins were so cute and a bonus to see the seals!!!!”
Swim with wild dolphins off São Miguel on a small-group boat tour with marine guides, open-ocean views, and careful wildlife practices.
“Definitely the highlight of our trip to São Miguel! We were brought out about 6-7 miles off shore where we found a dolphin pod to swim with. We were a bit nervous about swimming in the open ocean but the boat pilot was very aware of where the swimmers were and made sure to bring the boat near when it was time to get back on. We saw so many dolphins and it was a magical experience. I also appreciated how respectful the biologists were of the dolphins, constantly on the lookout for any signs of stress.”
Review of Tauranga’s six-hour wild dolphin cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, guides, wildlife, pricing, weather limits, and booking advice.
“Didn’t see any dolphins. Very sad but only their fifth time not seeing them since November. Wish we could have at least gone for. Bit of a swim. We do have a free trip whenever we come back!”
Swim with wild dolphins and snorkel with turtles on Oahu’s intimate speedboat tour, with hotel pickup, lunch, gear, and ocean views.
“So amazing. We saw two different species of dolphins. I went with my 6 year old and it was only his 2nd time snorkeling. He did great and the staff were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!!!!”
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!”
Swim near wild dolphins, snorkel at Los Arcos, and learn from a biologist on this intimate four-hour Puerto Vallarta boat tour.
“We booked the experience for my friend’s birthday and Maggie and Rafael did not disappoint. The whole process from booking to check-in was easy. Then the trip…WOW! We had such a great time and the knowledge of the crew helped to get us up close to dolphins, whales, sea turtles and more. They really connected with our group of 7 and made for an amazing birthday experience! Thank you Maggie and to Rafael our captain.”
Review of Mauritius’s $70 dolphin, speedboat, Crystal Rock, snorkeling, barbecue, and Ile aux Benitiers tour, with honest tips on crowds and pickup.
“It was a great experience for us. Great organisation.”
Swim with rare Hector’s dolphins in Akaroa, with expert guides, warm wetsuits, harbour wildlife, hot showers, and a small 12-swimmer group.
“This was fantastic. Staff were very honest about the low chance of swimming with dolphins due to the orca activity in the area and offered a transfer to the sightseeing cruise instead. I accepted the risk that we would not swim and went anyway. SO glad that I did. We did indeed get to swim with these beautiful creatures. Thomas took photos and unlike other activities where you are asked to purchase photos for an inflated price - we were all emailed the photos for free shortly after the tour. This tour was simply terrific. I highly recommend.Read more”
Swim near wild dolphins, snorkel with turtles, and enjoy Makaha’s waterslide, lunch, and Waianae Coast views on this Oahu boat tour.
“We had a great time. Great captain Stef and crew.”
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