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Full-Day Dolphin Trips: the 15 Worth Booking

31 trips  ·  from $14 a head

The 15 best full-day dolphin trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Full-day Dolphin House And Swim With Dolphin - Lunch, drinks, and the value of staying onboard
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Full-day Dolphin House And Swim With Dolphin

1.Full-day Dolphin House And Swim With Dolphin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $13Our pick

Spend about seven hours on a Hurghada boat trip with two 45-minute snorkeling stops, three attempts to find wild dolphins, lunch, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers. The crew, including guides such as Mahmoud Kelany and Zayn, manages a group of up to 30 people.

“Día Fantástico!!! Poder ver delfines en libertad, hacer snorquel en las barreras de coral con miles de peces, comer en alta mar y buen ambiente.”

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Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer) - Crystal Rock and the Le Morne view
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Dolphin Encounters, Ile aux Benitier & Crystal rock: Full-Day (Lunch & Transfer)

2.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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Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini - Mkwiro Village: the part that gives Wasini a human face
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Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

3.Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $113

From Diani, Omar, Hussein, and the local team take you by road and boat to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park for snorkeling and dolphin watching. You’ll visit Mkwiro Village, eat a Swahili lunch prepared by local women, and tour the Shimoni Slave Caves. The group is capped at 25.

“We saw dolphins, so the experience was nice. The lunch was also good. They provided fruit in the boat after snorkeling, which was very refreshing. However, what we experience was not really what we were expecting.”

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Full-Day Snorkeling with Dolphins in Hurghada with Lunch - Two snorkeling stops over Red Sea coral
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Full-Day Snorkeling with Dolphins in Hurghada with Lunch

4.Full-Day Snorkeling with Dolphins in Hurghada with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · from $15

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea, traveling by boat from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi to search for dolphins and snorkel at two reef areas. Lunch, soft drinks, equipment, and shared hotel transfers are included, but some resort transfers and harbor fees may cost extra.

“Really nice boat and excellent snorkelling. Nicer pickup vehicle and boat than some other trips. Good help for less confident swimmers.”

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ViP Full Day Swimming With Dolphin Sea Trip With Lunch - Hurghada - What Lunch Adds To The Day
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ViP Full Day Swimming With Dolphin Sea Trip With Lunch – Hurghada

5.ViP Full Day Swimming With Dolphin Sea Trip With Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $15

Set out from Hurghada at 8:00 am for a seven-hour Red Sea boat trip to Dolphin House. You’ll have several snorkeling stops, a chance to see dolphins, onboard buffet lunch, soft drinks, equipment, life jackets, and hotel transfers. Dolphin sightings and swimming with them are not guaranteed.

“Great experience and very well organised. A bit difficult for people who don’t know how to swim properly, but the staff explained this to them from the beginning.”

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Khasab Full Day Dhow Cruise With Enjoying Snorkeling, Lunch & Dolphin Watching - Cruising through the Oman Fjords
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Khasab Full Day Dhow Cruise With Enjoying Snorkeling, Lunch & Dolphin Watching

6.Khasab Full Day Dhow Cruise With Enjoying Snorkeling, Lunch & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $44

Join Arabian Musandam Tours at 10:00 am for a six-hour dhow cruise from Khasab. You’ll visit fishing villages, Seebi and Telegraph Island, watch humpback dolphins, swim and snorkel, and enjoy buffet lunch, fruit, Arabic coffee, drinks, towels, and gear.

“Peaceful boat ride, wonderful guides, gorgeous views, fabulous food, and lots of dolphins. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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Among Whales Dolphins and Volcanoes Full Day Tour With Lunch - What whale watching is really like in the Azores
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Among Whales Dolphins and Volcanoes Full Day Tour With Lunch

7.Among Whales Dolphins and Volcanoes Full Day Tour With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $192

Start with a marine-biologist-led whale and dolphin trip from Ponta Delgada, then travel by van through São Miguel with lunch, Lagoa do Fogo, Salto do Cabrito, Santa Bárbara Beach, and geothermal stops. Guides such as Hugo and Nuno add local insight, but the route depends on weather.

“Muy buena atención. Nuno fue un magnífico guía y un gran conocedor del lugar, llevándonos a enclaves preciosos.”

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Private Boat to Dolphin House Full day Snorkeling Sea Trip Max 10 Pax - Hurghada - Fanadir Reef near El Gouna
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Private Boat to Dolphin House Full day Snorkeling Sea Trip Max 10 Pax – Hurghada

8.Private Boat to Dolphin House Full day Snorkeling Sea Trip Max 10 Pax – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $100

Set out from Hurghada Marina at 7:30 a.m. for an eight-hour private boat trip with up to 10 people. With guides such as Amr and Abdo, you snorkel at Dolphin House and Fanadir Reef, eat lunch onboard, and return past El Mina Mosque. Dolphins are common, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“My recent private boat tour to watch dolphins in Egypt was an absolute highlight of my trip! From the moment we stepped onto the boat, the crew made us feel welcome and comfortable. The boat was clean, spacious, and equipped with everything we needed for a day of adventure.”

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Full Day Dolphins Watching Ile aux Benitiers & Crystal Rock - The speedboat ride and the west-coast views
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Full Day Dolphins Watching Ile aux Benitiers & Crystal Rock

9.Full Day Dolphins Watching Ile aux Benitiers & Crystal Rock

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $159

Start early from La Preneuse Beach and cruise to Tamarin Bay for dolphin watching, then snorkel near Crystal Rock before lunch on Ile aux Bénitiers. A French or English-speaking crew provides equipment, barbecue food, drinks, hotel transfers, and broad views of Le Morne Brabant.

“Firstly, although my review is NOT positive I want to make it clear that it was run by a terrific team, they made the day. They were informative, and great hosts. the speed boat was well maintained and equipped perfectly. very comfortable. the boat trip was great. the island and BBQ lunch terrific. no complaints. BUT here is the bad part. These types of trips are terrible for the animals. the poor dolphins are corralled by a dozen boats, with loud outboard motors chasing every sight of a fin or back of a dolphin. once spotted boat loads of snorkelers crash into the water chasing the poor creatures for a…”

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Full-Day Dolphin Watching Cruise in Mauritius - The boat ride from Black River to Tamarin Bay
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Full-Day Dolphin Watching Cruise in Mauritius

10.Full-Day Dolphin Watching Cruise in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $132

Set out from Black River for a six-hour west-coast cruise with an experienced captain and crew. Watch for spinner and bottlenose dolphins in Tamarin Bay, snorkel near Crystal Rock, then enjoy a barbecue lunch, drinks, and mountain views on Bénitiers Island.

“nous sommes très heureux d’avoir partagé ce moment magique parmi les dauphins mémé si la durée annoncée n’a pas du tout été respectée, écourtée de 1h et que le nombre de bateaux qui entourent les dauphins et trop important. Je consRead more”

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Full-Day Experience with Dolphins and Snorkeling in Red Sea - Two snorkeling stops over Red Sea coral
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Full-Day Experience with Dolphins and Snorkeling in Red Sea

11.Full-Day Experience with Dolphins and Snorkeling in Red Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $32

You’ll leave Hurghada at 8:00 am for a guided boat trip to Dolphin House, with a chance to swim near dolphins in their natural habitat. The day includes two snorkeling stops, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and banana or sofa rides before returning to port.

“El transporte tardo yn poco y llegamos tarde y con ansiedad, el barco no era muy byeno pero toda la crew eran formidables, muy alegres y divertidos, el sborkel fue muy bonito en la primera parada, coral precioso t mucha vida. El segRead more”

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Full Day Snorkeling in Hurghada Dolphin House - Who will enjoy this outing most
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Full Day Snorkeling in Hurghada Dolphin House

12.Full Day Snorkeling in Hurghada Dolphin House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $45

Leave your Hurghada hotel by air-conditioned vehicle for an eight-hour Red Sea outing. At Dolphin House, you may swim near dolphins in their natural setting, then snorkel coral reefs, eat a buffet lunch, and ride banana and sofa boats. Equipment, drinks, and return transport are included.

“Another great trip with marsa waves to the Dolphin House. The boat was clean with plenty of soft drinks on board. Saw lots of dolphins. The snorkelling areas were excellent. The boat crew were great too. ❤️❤️”

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Mauritius: Swim with Dolphins Full-Day with Lunch/Drinks - Finding dolphins off Mauritius’s west coast
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Mauritius: Swim with Dolphins Full-Day with Lunch/Drinks

13.Mauritius: Swim with Dolphins Full-Day with Lunch/Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $96

Meet at La Preneuse at 7:45 for breakfast, then board a licensed speedboat with English- or French-speaking guides. Watch and swim with wild dolphins, snorkel at The Aquarium, eat BBQ on Ile aux Benitiers, and stop at Crystal Rock. John is one skipper named in guest feedback.

“super activité, la nage avec les dauphines c'était super beau. l'île de bénitier c'est vraiment à faire on a passé un très bon moment. je recommande”

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Private Full-Day: Dolphin & Monkey Jungle Adventure - One long day covering Zanzibar’s south and east
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Private Full-Day: Dolphin & Monkey Jungle Adventure

14.Private Full-Day: Dolphin & Monkey Jungle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $130

Start early from your Zanzibar beach hotel for a private day with dolphin watching near Mnemba Island, Jozani Forest’s red colobus monkeys, and Kuza Cave. Bakari handles transport and timing, while local guides lead the forest visit. Lunch is not included.

“Booked this trip online and a great experience. Bakari communicated perfectly and was timely all the way. Had as much time as needed at each stop on my tour. Also, used him for airport transportation at the end of my trip. The only thing I'll Read more”

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The Original Full day Bay of Islands Cruise with Dolphins - Otehei Bay gives the day room to breathe
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The Original Full day Bay of Islands Cruise with Dolphins

15.The Original Full day Bay of Islands Cruise with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $136

Spend about seven hours cruising the Bay of Islands aboard an air-conditioned vessel. Hear local stories, stop 90 minutes at Otehei Bay for swimming or walks, then search for dolphins before reaching Hole in the Rock. Guides such as Marty and Michael add humor and useful detail.

“The Captain was an amazing character, made funny jokes and explained a bit about the history of what happened around the islands. Explained a few Maori names and showed us many great spots! We saw wildlife and made a 3 hour sRead more”

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