The 10 Dolphin Trips in National Parks People Actually Book

1.Pula: National Park Brijuni Island Visit & Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 788 reviews · 5h 30m · from $76Our pick

Join Korkyra Tour for a 330-minute cruise from Pula with a multilingual guide, an island stop at St. Jerolim, a scenic circuit of Brijuni National Park, dolphin watching, sunset views, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Mario and Larissa add useful local detail along the way.

“The guide was very nice, the trip was very enjoyable, and the views were out of this world. Overall, the whole trip was wonderful.”

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2.Pula: Brijuni National Park Sunset, Dolphins & Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 607 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Sail from Pula on a traditional wooden boat with a Croatian, English, German, or Italian-speaking guide. Search for wild dolphins around the Brijuni Islands, enjoy mackerel, chicken, or vegetarian dinner, and return beneath the sunset with drinks included.

“It was a very fun experience! We saw some dolphins and had quite a yummy dinner! I for sure recommend”

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3.Dolphins Watching in the National Park Brijuni from Pula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Sail from Pula at 5:30 pm for a three-hour sunset cruise near Brijuni National Park. Guide Larissa and the multilingual crew share details about Pula, the islands, and dolphins. Dinner, unlimited white wine and soft drinks, binoculars, and a route map are included, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“Fantastic trip. Lots of wine, a decent veggy dinner and lots of dolphins. Excellent value for money. Recommended!”

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4.Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Brijuni National Park from Pula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Cruise from Pula’s old port past the Arena, Uljanik shipyard, naval relics, and Marina Polesana before searching Brijuni waters for dolphins at sunset. The English-speaking crew may include Alida, Luka, Blaž, or Alivia. Drinks are available, and food may be offered onboard.

“This is already my second time going on a trip with the Martinabela. As always, it was a great excursion by boat around the Burinje Islands with free drinks and a view of many dolphins! The crew and the tour guides are very friendly and pleasant – I definitely recommend it! Thank you to Martinabela Dolphin Tour! 👍🏽😊🐬 See you next time!”

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5.Island Visit National Park Brijuni & Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Cruise from Pula through Brijuni National Park with a guide, unlimited white wine, soft drinks, and mineral water. Look for dolphins, hear stories about the islands and their former owners, then spend 2.5 hours swimming and exploring St. Jerolim Island. Lunch is available to order separately.

“Great tour with a very fun guide. Spotted Dolphins at the end of the trip. Food was average. Soda drinks were a bit flat but overall a great day.”

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6.Everglades National Park: 2 hour Dolphin & Birding Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · from $110

Join Dan or Captain Don for a two-hour Everglades boat tour limited to six people. Your English-speaking naturalist guide searches for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, herons, egrets, ospreys, eagles, and other wildlife while explaining the park’s ecology and history.

“Dan was a great tour guide. We saw several dolphins, a manatee, and lots of birds. Dan explained the ecosystem of the area and new all the mangroves and his way around and through them like the expert he was. I highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Noosa: National Park and Dolphin Watching Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1h 30m · from $67

Meet at the Big Pelican for a 90-minute coastal cruise with guides Peppi and Alby. Watch Indo Pacific Bottlenose and Common Dolphins, hear their calls through an onboard hydrophone, enjoy Noosa National Park views, and send sighting data to Southern Cross University.

“A lovely tour around Noosa national park with very experienced shipper and guide. We needed to look for the dolphins a bit but were rewarded with a few who came very close to the boat to observe us as we were observing them! Highly recommended!”

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8.AAA Noosa National Park Tour and Dolphin Safari Whalesongsnoosa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $68

Join Peppie and Albie aboard a small boat from Noosaville for a 90-minute cruise beside Noosa National Park. Watch for dolphins, turtles, whales in season, and other marine life while a researcher explains animal behavior and a hydrophone plays live underwater sounds.

“I had an incredible time on the dolphin-watching tour in Noosa with my almost 5 year old! The experience was truly unforgettable, from the stunning coastal scenery to the thrill of spotting wild dolphins in their natural habitat. The crew wRead more”

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9.Dolphin Kayak Tour & Beach 4X4 National Park Tour (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours

Travel from Noosa with guide Vince in a private 4X4, crossing Teewah Beach to Double Island Point. At Honeymoon Bay, choose kayaking, SUP, surfing, or a wildlife tour, with a chance to see bottlenose dolphins. The seven-hour trip includes equipment, instruction, park fees, and pickup.

“Thankyou Vince for a great day. Took the family up to DI. Very interesting and informative about the region,wildlife and marine life. Some wonderful dream time stories too. Had a great surf lesson. Delicious healthy lunch. Very eco friendly. Felt very safe as a family. Loved it. Will come again”

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10.Tenerife: Teide National Park and Dolphins Sailboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $218

Travel from your Tenerife accommodation to Teide National Park with a guide such as Jonny or Diego, stopping at scenic viewpoints before sailing from the south coast for three hours. The boat carries no more than 11 people, with chances to see dolphins and pilot whales, snorkel, and enjoy snacks and drinks.

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