The 6 Best Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Trips in Indonesia

1.Bali/Lovina: Guided Dolphin Watching & Sunrise Boat Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,983 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $18Our pick

Set out from Lovina Beach before sunrise with guides such as Moy, Dedi, or Lolot to watch wild dolphins from a respectful distance. You may swim beside them while holding a secured float, then snorkel over coral reefs. Pickup from other parts of Bali is available, but the drive can be long.

“Such a magical moment for my little family and I. Captain Dedi was so amazing looking after us especially with a 3 year old on board. Had the best experience my little family and I and we were blessed to have a dolphin jump out of water and flip in the air right next to our boat. Well done captain Dedi 🫶🏽”

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2.Bali: Watching Dolphin, Swimming & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 315 reviews · from $21

Set out before sunrise from Lovina Beach with guides such as Bagas, Leo, or Ketut Artana to find wild dolphins, then swim and snorkel over coral and colorful fish. The boat ride lasts about 3.5 hours, with optional pickup from Ubud, Kuta, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, and southern Bali.

“Leo was an amazing guide on the boats, and couldn’t have had a better experience!!! He made sure u saw dolphins and got to swim with them :) my driver was phenomenal, on time and nothing but lovely!”

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3.Lovina Dolphin Watching, Swimming, and Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $34Top rated

Leave before dawn for Lovina Beach, where a captain takes you out by jukung to search for dolphins at sunrise. You can swim, snorkel, and enjoy breakfast before returning through North Bali. Guides such as Dewa are praised for friendly cultural insight, though the dolphin boats can crowd the water.

“Great experience to be able to see the dolphins, obviously you have to look for them but once found it's great to see”

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4.Dolphin Watching Tour, Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $21

Leave Ubud before dawn for Lovina Beach, where a captain takes you out at sunrise to spot dolphins, swim beside the boat, and snorkel over coral reefs. Pickup, equipment, boat fees, and water are included. Captains and drivers vary, with Juna, Adi, Ferry, and Komang Suwika praised for friendly service.

“My husband and I were picked up on time by our driver, Juna, at 3:00am in Ubud and were driven to Lovina. Honestly the most magical experience ever was getting to witness dolphins for the first time, AND with the Bali sunrise. On top of that, Read more”

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5.Bali/Lovina: Dolphin Snorkeling, Swimming & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 36 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $19

Meet in Lovina or choose pickup from central Bali for an early boat ride with English-speaking guides. Watch wild dolphins, snorkel over coral, and try the boat-plank swim when conditions allow. Add Git Git Waterfall, Handara Gate, Twin Lakes, or Ulundanu Beratan. Drivers Dudik and Adi have provided especially helpful service.

“Activité mémorable, où nous avons pu nager avec les dauphins et découvrir la beauté des profondeurs marines. Nous avons également pu profiter d’un très beau levé de soleil lors de notre arrivée sur le bateau. Encore merci à Dudik, qui a assuré notre transport, agréable, disponible, volontaire, et de bons conseils.”

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6.Bali: Lovina Swimming With Dolphine & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $15Best value

Meet at Erik Dolphin in Lovina or add pickup from selected Bali areas. An English or Indonesian guide leads a sunrise boat trip for dolphin watching, optional swimming with dolphins, and snorkeling. The $15 starting price makes this a short, simple way to see northern Bali by sea.

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