4 Perth Dolphin Tours That Fill Up First

1.Swim with Wild Dolphins Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 669 reviews · from $214Our pick

Set out from Rockingham at 8 am on a custom dolphin boat, search for wild pods, then enter the water in small groups with wetsuits, masks, and snorkels. The crew keeps safety and dolphin welfare first. Lunch, hot drinks, and complimentary photos are included, with optional Perth bus transfers.

“The Dolphin Tour proved to be an incredible experience, the staff members were exceptionally friendly and helpful! ❤️ I attended as a spectator, but I found the spectator ticket price to be somewhat high compared to that for swimmers. The food was mediocre, with everything served cold—although, given the boat setting, my expectations were not too high. Despite these points, the overall experience was positive, and I would highly recommend it if you're seeking an opportunity to interact with wild dolphins.”

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2.Perth: Swim with Wild Dolphins Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 326 reviews · 6 hours · from $211

Meet the crew at Rockingham’s Cruising Yacht Club Jetty at 7:50 AM for a six-hour dolphin cruise. You can swim or stay aboard, with wetsuits, snorkeling gear, lunch, English-speaking guides, and complimentary Flickr photos included.

“Was seriously amazing! We saw 60+ different dolphins during our tour & they came really close to us. We had lots of time in the water with the dolphins + time for free swimming + a really nice lunch. The instructors were amazing & made sure everyone saw the dolphins lots. Definitely recommend:)”

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3.Rockingham: Shoalwater Islands, Dolphins, and Sea Lions Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 288 reviews · 1 hour · from $42Best value

Spend 60 minutes aboard a guided boat in Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, watching for dolphins, Australian sea lions, pelicans, cormorants and birds of prey. Guides such as Ian, Tanya and Ella add local stories, while complimentary cruise photos help preserve the day.

“Very friendly and helpful staff - very educational too! Peaceful island to spend the day - my granddaughter of 4 thoroughly enjoyed - I loved the little penguins!”

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4.Dolphin, Sea Lion and Penguin Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 141 reviews · from $43

Spend about an hour cruising Shoalwater Islands Marine Park with a skipper and guide who point out dolphins, sea lions, pelicans and birds of prey. Penguin Island access and daytime penguin sightings are not guaranteed, so confirm current conditions before booking.

“The cruise was very enjoyable. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly and went out of their way to locate the animals, provide information and answer any questions. We had an enjoyable day and loved learning about and seeing the wildlife in their habitat. I question whether it should still be called penguin island as the expectation is that you’ll see penguins but now know that the chances are small. The staff on the island were also very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. One thing I didn’t like was the amount of emails Viator sent (10) mostly in incomprehensible computer language. One letter of confirmation with tour details and one reminder with extra…”

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