The 13 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.Private Full-Day Lovina Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $152

Leave your Bali hotel at about 2:00 a.m. with a private English-speaking guide and ride north to Lovina for a dolphin boat trip, snorkeling, breakfast, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Handara Gate, lunch, and a return to your hotel. Guides such as Beni, Sugara, Bobby, Wayan, and Exbi have been praised for friendly care.

“Thank you so much for such an exciting journey.”

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7.Bali: Dolphin Watching, Snorkeling, and Munduk Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 10 hours · from $85

This private 10-hour Bali tour pairs sunrise dolphin watching from a traditional outrigger boat with Lovina snorkeling, Banjar Hot Springs, Brahmavihara Arama, and Banyumala Waterfalls. Your English-speaking guide, such as Gede or Darma, adjusts the day to your pace.

“Belle journée intense et complète. Nous avons eu un magnifique lever de soleil et avons pu trouver les dauphins. Nous avons pu descendre à l’eau pendant la navigation pour les voir également sous l’eau. Attention, il faut s’attendre à du monde. Les embarcations étaient nombreuses et une fois les dauphins repérés on a un sentiment de course poursuite. Notre capitaine a pris l’initiative de s’éloigner du premier emplacement et nous les avons retrouvés plus loin avec moins de bateaux sur le même spot cela était plus agréable. Pour le reste de la journée, notre guide Darma était au top. Il nous a fourni beaucoup d’explications au temple Bouddhiste et sur…”

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8.Lovina : SPECIAL FULL TRIP dolphin watch, swim, and snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $28

Leave early for Lovina’s calm morning sea, where guides such as Ogi and Youri take you by boat to watch dolphins, swim from the boat when conditions allow, and snorkel over coral and fish. Coffee, tea, Balinese cake, and optional hotel pickup add practical comfort.

“Great guide saw many many dolphins, went at 8h30 to have less boats on the tour. Highly recomend, got to see fish and corals while snorkeling. Our guide was super nice, had coffee, banana dessert and coconuts!”

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9.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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10.Lovina/BALI : SPECIAL Dolphin Watching,Swimming,Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $24

Set out from Lovina Beach for dolphin watching, swimming, and snorkeling in Bali. English-speaking guides, safety gear, coffee, Balinese cakes, and music are included. Brah may help with pickup and local suggestions. Choose a private or small-group trip, with transfers and an underwater camera available on selected options.

“The trip was super organised. When we couldn't find our way, Brah came and picked us up and helped us. He gave us clear instructions on what to do on the boat and made sure we could see the dolphins super well and swim with them. After the toure, he also helped us with suggestions we could still do here because of this we saw some super beautiful waterfalls. Overall, it was a super tour and above expectations!”

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11.Bali and Lovina with Sunrise Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $27

Meet at Mentari Lovina Bar & Kitchen for an early boat ride to watch sunrise, look for dolphins, and snorkel with a guide. The tour includes breakfast, equipment, water, and transport. Guide Edy has also helped with pickup and onward travel from Munduk.

“A great experience, a beautiful sunrise at sea. We could see the dolphins!”

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12.Lovina Sunrise Dolphin with option snorkeling and waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $16

Start at Celuk Agung Beach near Lovina for a sunrise boat outing to watch wild dolphins. Private transport, a driver-guide, and hotel pickup are included, while snorkeling and waterfall stops should be confirmed before booking. Ketut is noted for helpful guiding and photos.

“My husband and I took our two grandchildren to see the dolphins ..”

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13.Lovina Dolphin Watching, Snorkeling and Waterfall Tour in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $102

Start with hotel pickup in southern Bali, ride north to Lovina for a two-hour dolphin-watching and snorkeling outing, then visit Git-Git Waterfall. Your private, air-conditioned tour includes transport, boat, equipment, fuel, parking, and core entrance fees. Optional stops include Ulun Danu Temple and Jatiluwih rice terraces.

“It was an interesting experience to see dolphins and to snorkel on Lovina Beach. The tour guide Kadek was very professional, he was making sure I was satisfied with everything. Highly recommended!!!”

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