The World’s 15 Best Dolphin Trips With Hotel Pickup

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.Lanzarote: Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,435 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Cruise from Puerto del Carmen on a spacious catamaran timed for sunset. You’ll get a welcome mojito, snacks, and one drink, with guides speaking English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Dolphin sightings are possible but never guaranteed. Transfers serve many Lanzarote hotels.

“The boar was lovely with plenty of seating. The welcome drinks and food were great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The views were brilliant. There was some confusion about whether a passport was needed (it wasn't despite email saying it was) which caused some concerns but it was a brilliant day and good value for money. I would highly recommend.”

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3.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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4.Dolphin House Royal Sea Trip Water Sports W/Transfer – HURGHADA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · from $16

Set out from Hurghada at 8 am for an eight-hour Red Sea cruise to Dolphin House. You’ll have guided reef snorkeling, dolphin-spotting opportunities, banana and quadra rides, lunch, drinks, equipment, and hotel pickup. Dolphin encounters are possible, not guaranteed.

“We had a great time, the trip was very well organized, and even my 7 yr old enjoyed the snorkelling. There was only one dolphin playing out but the guides made sure we all got the chance to swim with it, taking us in the little boat to give us thRead more”

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5.Dolphin House By Private Speed Boat & Drinks & Transfer-Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $50

Leave Hurghada at 8 am for a private speedboat ride to Dolphin House. You can look for dolphins, snorkel with equipment provided, fish from the boat, and enjoy water and soft drinks. Guide Snoopy has earned praise for his friendly service, though boat condition can vary.

“An absolutely amazing experience and the guide was amazing too. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.”

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6.Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 148 reviews · from $111

Start with hotel pickup and a speedboat ride from Flic en Flac or Tamarin. You’ll look for dolphins in open water, snorkel near Crystal Rock, then eat grilled seafood, chicken, salads, dessert, and unlimited local drinks on Ile aux Benitiers. Guides such as Oliver, Brian, Ashish, and Avish have earned praise for friendly service.

“Amazing tour, everything was perfectly organized. I would always recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy the islands and the big fishes with a professional company”

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7.Dolphin House Snorkeling,Water Sports, Lunch & Transfer- Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea from Hurghada, with two guided reef snorkeling stops, dolphin watching at Dolphin House, speedboat water sports, lunch, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers. The group can reach 40 people, and a €5 national park fee is paid locally.

“Very good trip. Friendly team, good food, nice snorkleing spots (but it would be better if we could have spend more time in the second one), and funny water ativity”

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8.From City of Side: Dolphins Island Boat Trip with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 100 reviews · 7 hours · from $15

Travel from your Side hotel to Manavgat River, then cruise for about seven hours toward Dolphins Island. Your multilingual guide speaks English, German, or Russian. Expect swimming stops, lunch, sunbathing, possible dolphins, and perhaps Turkish dancing or a foam party.

“Die Fahrt hat sich gelohnt. pünktlich Abholung vom hotel, Bootsfahrt super, Essen lecker und für den Preis wirklich top”

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9.Punta Cana: Dolphin Interaction Experience & Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

You’ll visit a Punta Cana dolphin park with hotel pickup, a specialist guide, and one of three dolphin programs. Expect a platform option, dolphin kisses and hugs, fin rides, or a royal swim with foot push. Bring swimwear, a towel, biodegradable sunscreen, and cash for photos.

“Ha sido fantástico. Cómo un sueño! Lo único, me parece un poco caro y sobretodo las fotos...pero como todos queremos ese recuerdo y prohíben móviles....”

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10.Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Bénitiers: Dolphin watch, Crystal Rock & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 50 reviews · from $121

Spend 7 to 8 hours on Mauritius’ southwest coast, watching for wild dolphins at Tamarin Bay, swimming near Crystal Rock, and relaxing at Ile Aux Bénitiers. Hotel transfers, a barbecue lunch, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included. Ask ahead about snorkeling gear and the exact boat being used.

“The crew was very friendly and helpful, the lunch was delicious. It’s very relaxing experience and everyone could enjoy.”

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11.Mauritius: Wild Dolphin Encounter with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 46 reviews · 2h 30m · from $114

You’ll leave early for Mauritius’ west coast, board a boat, and spend 150 minutes watching and swimming near wild bottlenose dolphins. Hotel pickup and drop-off are private, while the sea experience can be shared or private. Snorkeling gear is included, with reef time depending on conditions.

“A good experience but you don’t get that close to the dolphins - they’ve very fast and swim away as soon as you get in the water! Having said that, I was about a boats distance from the dolphins at one point which was really cool and we saw a few from the boat. It was a very early morning pick up but we got back around 10/11am which meant we had the whole rest of the day to do what we wanted which was nice.”

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12.Dolphin House Royal sea Trip Luxury Boat With Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $22

Spend about eight hours on a boat from Hurghada, with two guided snorkeling stops, a visit to Dolphin House, buffet lunch, drinks, and 20 minutes of Banana and Quadra rides. Guides such as Mak, Mark, Ahmed Ashraf, Samir, and Felix may be on different departures.

“Good value for price. For 20 USD per person saw dolphins from the boat, 2 snorkel stops, good lunch with a buffet, and a small ride in a banana boat which was fun. And you had transportation from the hotel and back to the hotel”

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13.Alanya: Dolphin and Seal Show Ticket with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · from $40

You’ll watch dolphins leap, seals balance and play, and trainers explain marine life at Sealanya Dolphinpark. Choose hotel pickup in Alanya or meet at the entrance. The show lasts about one to two hours, with English, German, Russian, and Turkish support.

“The seal&Dolphin show was amazing my 2 year old dsughter loved it and so did we!... i advise to sit in the splash zone at the front if you can it is awsome!! The transportation was great! Our guide picked us up right outside the hotel and even came to look for us after show to wait for us and take us back the hotel, Overall experience was just sensational!”

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14.From Belek: Dolphin Show with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $47

Travel from your Belek hotel to a dolphin show in Antalya Province, where trainers explain dolphin behavior and characteristics before a program of tricks and choreographed routines. Your entry ticket and hotel transfer are included, while photos and DVDs cost extra. The experience is wheelchair accessible.

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15.Dolphin Show Free Transfer From Alanya, Side, Kemer,Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

You’ll visit a dolphin park near Antalya, Side, Kemer, or Alanya for a live show featuring dolphins and sea lions. Hotel pickup, return transport, insurance, and the show are included. Optional dolphin swimming costs €120 to €140 and must be booked ahead.

“pick up and transfer were fine. However the dolphin show in Kemer was not good at all. 90% of show was commented in Russian language. Show duration was about 1.5 hous, but most of this time was dedicated for making photos with dolphins and 2 seals for extra money. The owner cares only about money”

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