The World’s 8 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.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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8.Dolphin House Reef Snorkeling Sea Trip With Transfer – Marsa Alam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $52

Leave your Marsa Alam hotel at 7 a.m. for Sataya Reef, known as Dolphin House. Cruise from Hamata Marina, snorkel with spinner dolphins, visit coral gardens and tunnels, and enjoy fresh lunch aboard the three-level Nona boat. Transfers, equipment, drinks, and a guide are included.

“Everything great, from boat, staff, food and respect for the environment and habitat of the dolphinsAuto-translated”

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