Dolphin Cruises With a Buffet: the 6 Worth Booking

1.Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,712 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Sail from Puerto Colón on a comfortable catamaran with up to 24 people. Your crew searches for pilot whales and dolphins, serves drinks and a cold tapas buffet, then stops for swimming and snorkeling before returning along Tenerife’s south coast. Hotel pickup is available in selected southern resorts.

“it was a good tour and the guides were very hospitable. we has so much fun. we got value for the money paid.”

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2.Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,334 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

You’ll sail aboard the 61-foot Kai OliOli catamaran from Ko Olina, scan Oahu’s west coast for whales and dolphins, snorkel with turtles and tropical fish, then enjoy a Hawaiian buffet, drinks, warm showers, and optional 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.”

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3.Hurghada: Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $26Best value

Join FTS Travels for a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea cruise from Public Beach Number 9 in Hurghada. You will search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two reef sites with a guide, eat a buffet lunch, and try banana and sofa boat rides. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

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4.Cancún: Dolphin Encounter on Isla Mujeres with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 56 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Meet dolphins from a standing underwater platform at Dolphin Discovery on Isla Mujeres. You will learn about dolphin behavior, diet, and care programs, then enjoy a buffet, soft drinks, pools, and lounge chairs. The 9:00 AM ferry from Playa Langosta returns around 5:30 PM.

“Was fun getting so close to the dolphins, definitely memorable but the cost is not worth what you end up doing. I picked encounter, cheapest level, and it was about 30-40 minutes. But it’s spread amongst the group you’re in, so you maybe get 5-7 minutes. Cost if photos is crazy, and you can’t take your own or bring a go pro. I can’t say anything about the buffet, I missed it, was my own fault. You do get free time on the island but transportation to the centre is not included. The instructor was knowledgeable though.”

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5.CANCUN: Dolphin Swim Adventure with buffet and soft drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 7 reviews · from $109

Meet a trainer at Dolphin Discovery Cancun for a one-hour dolphin program with kisses, hugs, fin shakes, songs, and group time in the water. The program is offered in English or Spanish and includes lunch and soft drinks, though the actual swim time may be shorter than the full session.

“Interacting with the dolphins was a very special experience. I would do it again. The trainer Marco with Apollo and Mincho was super friendly. However, the promised buffet was not available. There was one meal, which wasn't very good. Nevertheless, it was still very nice.”

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6.Cancun: Dolphin Swim and Garrafon Reef Park Tour with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · from $159

Take the ferry from Playa Langosta to Isla Mujeres for a 50-minute dolphin swim, then spend time at Garrafon Reef Park with a buffet, open bar, zip line, snorkeling, and kayaking. The day lasts about nine hours, but bring cash for the dock fee and budget extra for dolphin photos.

“The staff from start to finish was extremely nice and the experience one to remember. They made sure to cater to everyone no matter where they were from.”

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