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Where to Book a Dolphin Cruise With Lunch: the 15 Best Worldwide

81 trips  ·  from $9 a head

A meal turns a two-hour sighting into a whole day on the water, and it is usually where the price goes. The 15 below are clear about what is actually served, whether drinks are included and how much of the day is spent moored somewhere warm.

Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Eco-Cruise with Snacks & Drinks - Watching whales and dolphins in protected waters
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Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Eco-Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

1.Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Eco-Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,096 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $52Our pick

Sail from Puerto Colón into Tenerife’s Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary on a fuel-efficient catamaran with an English or Spanish crew. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and flying fish, listen through underwater audio, swim in the Atlantic, and choose between a three-hour cruise or a five-hour trip to Los Gigantes and Masca Bay.

“Was nice atmosphere, staff really friendly with kids, we super liked🌸”

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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch - Hotel pickup and the early start
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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

2.Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Join Go Shalabi for an 8-hour Red Sea cruise from Hurghada, with guides such as Talal, Ahmed and Ashraf helping at two snorkeling sites. You’ll visit Orange Bay, Giftun and Magawish, search for dolphins, and eat breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit and unlimited drinks onboard.

“Abdul and the team (sorry, I can’t remember everyone’s names) were super helpful, friendly, attentive. We saw a dolphin within the first 20 minutes and a few in the way home. Unfortunately no chance to swim with them, but this was expected given there were multiple speed boats chasing after the dolphins. The first snorkel spot was brilliant, tons of fish. Very well organised, it felt like we had freedom to explore while also feeling safe. The water was a bit choppy and murky at the second spot as this was just off of the beach and quite late into the day, but we saw a sting ray and a…”

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Morro Jable: Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise, Drinks & Swim - Searching for dolphins and whales off Fuerteventura
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Morro Jable: Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise, Drinks & Swim

3.Morro Jable: Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise, Drinks & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,158 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Set out from Morro Jable on the Magic Dolphin, a modern boat with Spanish, English, and German guides. Search for wild dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish, then stop for a swim in Jandia. Drinks, a toilet, and optional resort pickup are included.

“saw dolphins within 5 minutes of leaving the harbour around 20 and then later around 15 pilot whales. excellent value for money and highly recommended”

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Tenerife: Whale & Dolphin Watching with Drinks and Snacks - Three hours on the Atlantic
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Tenerife: Whale & Dolphin Watching with Drinks and Snacks

4.Tenerife: Whale & Dolphin Watching with Drinks and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,929 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Join a three-hour yacht trip from Puerto Colón with up to 11 people, guided in English, French, German, or Spanish. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, watch for turtles, then stop to swim or snorkel in a sheltered bay. Drinks, sandwiches, fruit, and hotel pickup within 10 kilometers are available.

“Captain Guy was amazing, very informative and funny and still attentive to safety and awareness. The fantastic bonus was he was able to locate a family of pilot whales that came right up boat side, just amazing thank you so much Guy for a fantastic day.”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet - Puerto Colón to open water
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

5.Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

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

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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Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch - Chasing dolphins without a guarantee
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Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

6.Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,141 reviews · from $40

Take a small speedboat from Hurghada to search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two or three coral sites, and relax on a shallow-water island stop. Guides such as Karim, Ahmed, Islam, and Momo help with water safety. Lunch, drinks, fruit, equipment, and optional parasailing are included.

“Out of this world experience! Easy to book very organised! The 2 lads were amazing and keep everyone safe.. we got to swim with the dolphins once in a lifetime experience… thank you!!! 100% recommend you won’t regret it!!”

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Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - Leaving from Public Beach Number 9
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Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

7.Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,819 reviews · from $25

Join a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea trip from Hurghada with dolphin watching, two guided snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, banana boat rides, and a shaded sun deck. Guides such as Mido and Khalid are praised for helping nervous swimmers and keeping children involved, but dolphin sightings remain wild and never certain.

“money for value is amazing 1000% worth it and amazing experience”

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Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif - Paddling toward Cala Moresca
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Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif

8.Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,731 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $53

Paddle from Spiaggia dei Baracconi with guides such as Marco, Emmanuel, Maria, or Vincent. Expect a short kayak lesson, dolphin watching near a sea fish farm, snorkeling at Cala Moresca, and Sardinian snacks on Figarolo Island. Routes change with sea and wind conditions.

“I was contacted by the crew the day before warning that the originally scheduled sunset tour will not go ahead due to strong winds, so they suggested an early morning activity. I was happy with the alternative. We only saw one of the male dolphins for a few brief moments, but that didn't take away from the experience. As the very knowledgeable guides (Marco & Francesco) pointed out at the beginning, it's not guaranteed that the dolphins are always around. Kayaking in these beautiful waters, watching the sunrise, enjoying the scrumptious traditional Sardinian pastries with coffee the guys brought along and watching large schools of different types of fish while…”

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Fuengirola: Dolphin Watching by Yacht with Snacks and Drinks - What the two-hour route feels like
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Fuengirola: Dolphin Watching by Yacht with Snacks and Drinks

9.Fuengirola: Dolphin Watching by Yacht with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,729 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Cruise the Fuengirola coast for two hours on a 15-meter yacht with a skipper, snacks, drinks, and swimming stairs. Look for dolphins near Calaburras Lighthouse, then swim or relax with cava. Guides speak English, French, Russian, and Spanish, and sightings are never guaranteed.

“Staff were so friendly throughout the whole journey. Unfortunately did not get to see any dolphins but still had a great time regardless. Thank you so much. Would highly recommend.”

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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch - Watching spinner dolphins in the wild
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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

10.Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,687 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

Travel from Waikiki to west Oahu for a morning cruise with Dolphins and You. Look for wild spinner dolphins, snorkel near green sea turtles, then enjoy lunch, hula, kayaks, paddle boards, and a 20-foot slide. Guides such as Captain Dani, Tyler, Lauren, and Bennett help keep the trip lively.

“Well organized, crew were fun, we saw lots of dolphins and some even came up to the boat to swim along side. We even saw a turtle when we snorkeled! One downside is there were a lot of people on the boat, around 50, so lots of pushing and scrambling to see things. Other than that an excellent way to spend your morning on Oahu!”

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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - Getting to the boat from your hotel
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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

11.Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,635 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Start early with hotel pickup, then ride a speedboat from the west coast to seek wild dolphins. Snorkel near Crystal Rock with Le Morne behind you, enjoy a three-course BBQ and local drinks on Île aux Bénitiers, then swim or rest on the beach. Guides may include Yan, Alex, Kevin, or Lulu.

“Every aspect from pick up to drop off and the activities in between was scheduled beautifully. Great guides, boat, dolphins. turtles and fishes. Awesome relaxed BBQ on the beach and thwy always kept us informed of the schedule. superb. 10/10!”

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Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim - Choosing between Diego Hernandez and Los Gigantes
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Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim

12.Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,573 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $59

Sail from Puerto Colón with a multilingual guide in search of pilot whales and dolphins. Choose a 3-hour Diego Hernandez Bay cruise or a 4.5-hour trip to Masca and Los Gigantes. Both include lunch, drinks, a swim stop, and underwater viewing through 16 panoramic windows.

“A taxi will take you straight to the correct gangplank and although the boat can take 200 people it's pretty spacious. staff are plentiful and polite. free drinks machines for soda, water, beer and even sangria. You don't go far but we still saw pilot whales and dolphins. Many hotels etc charge higher prices and my daughter loved this”

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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch - The snorkeling stop and what you may see
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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

13.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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Vrsar: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour including Drinks - The search for dolphins in the Adriatic
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Vrsar: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour including Drinks

14.Vrsar: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour including Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,227 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join the Lidija Tours crew in Vrsar for a two-hour sunset cruise along Istria’s coast and nearby islands. You’ll scan the Adriatic for wild dolphins, enjoy wine, juice, or water, and return to port after a relaxed evening on the water. Boats may be wooden and dogs are welcome.

“Well organised. Very welcoming and hospitable. Saw loads of dolphins”

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Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer - Hurghada - The boat ride to Dolphin House
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Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer – Hurghada

15.Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,104 reviews · from $9Best value

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea with Dolphin House snorkeling, two guided reef stops, lunch, soft drinks, and water sports. Guides including Mustafa and Abdallah have been praised for helping beginners. Dolphin sightings are possible but never guaranteed, and extra fees may apply.

“Amazing experience. Staff were great and they are very friendly, go above and beyond to help. Food was good as well. For sure I would recommend”

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