Our 4 Best Full-Day Dolphin Trips Worldwide

1.Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,430 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $73Our pick

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Malaga or the Costa del Sol to Gibraltar, explore on your own, then join a 90-minute dolphin cruise from the port. A bilingual guide helps with the day, while the boat crew explains the dolphins and the UNESCO-listed marine reserve. Bring your original passport or ID.

“I feel like a visit to Gibraltar is a must when coming to this part of Spain. I had doubts about the dolphin tour because I thought I might not make it to the rock to see the monkeys, while I didn't get to spend a whole lot of time up there, I did see the monkeys and the suspention bridge. And the dolphin tour was absolutely delightful. 100% worth it.”

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2.Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 643 reviews · 12 hours · from $120

Travel from Sydney to Jervis Bay in a small air-conditioned minibus for a dolphin cruise, lunch in Huskisson, Hyams Beach, the White Sands Trail, and wild kangaroos in Booderee National Park. Guides such as James, Aurelio, Al, and Stephane are praised for friendly commentary and photo help. English and Portuguese tours are available.

“It was a really great experience. The tour guide was really nice to us. We visited amazing places. The only constructive feedback we have is that the bus is pretty small and there’s no room for your legs if you’re tall.”

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3.Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

From Koh Samui, you’ll ride a speedboat to Khanom for pink dolphin watching, eat a Thai lunch by the sea, snorkel at Koh Tan, and visit Pig Island. Guides such as Phillips and Phill are known for helping guests spot dolphins and taking photos. Expect seven hours, changing sea conditions, and a THB 50 adult fee at Koh Madsum.

“Pig island was lovely, and great to be able to swim and chill for an hour.. snorkelling was average as the sea wasn’t very clean and the dolphins were cool once you got to see them.. I don’t know if I would bother searching for the dolphins again and just go for the half day trip without them would say it was fully worth the money for all of it.”

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4.Wasini Dolphin Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $110

Spend about eight hours traveling from Diani Beach to Shimoni and Wasini Island with a private guide. Visit the Shimoni Caves, watch dolphins, snorkel in the marine park, eat a Kenyan lunch, and walk through a village. Reuben and Ali are named guides associated with the experience.

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