The 4 Best Dolphin and Snorkeling Trips in Australia

1.Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,039 reviews · 1 day · from $152Our pick

Spend a full day aboard the Spirit of Mulgumpin, a purpose-built catamaran sailing from Brisbane to Moreton Island. You’ll snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks with guides such as Jess, Georgia, or Brooke, watch for dolphins and turtles, eat a tropical buffet with ocean king prawns, and enjoy beach time, fish feeding, and paddleboarding.

“great nature n fantastic experience. Also kind crew members!!”

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2.Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise & Lunch – Brisbane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · from $192

Spend about eight hours sailing from Brisbane to Moreton Island aboard the Spirit of Mulgumpin. You’ll snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks with a guide, enjoy a buffet lunch with local prawns, watch for dolphins and dugongs, and have free beach time for swimming or paddleboarding. Captain Wayne and guide Caroline are among the crew members praised for their care and clear guidance.

“On time pickup in downtown Brisbane. Well planned, captain and staff are very engaged with passengers.”

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3.Tangalooma Snorkeling Tour & Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 216 reviews · 1 day · from $172

Spend a full day at Tangalooma Island Resort with a 75-minute ferry ride from Brisbane, a guided snorkel at the 15-vessel wreck site, lunch, pools, and sunset dolphin feeding. Guides such as Charlotte, James, Ivy, and Jess have been praised for patient instruction, though snorkel time is limited to about 30 to 35 minutes.

“Overall we had a great trip to Moreton Island! The ferry ran smoothly and there was a member of the team to meet us the other end. Everything was well run and the island itself was beautiful with lots of activities to choose from. The snorkelling was the only negative, which was a shame as there was so much potential. We arrived to the snorkel area on time, but had to wait for around an hour for other people to arrive and get ready. We were split into smaller groups, and unfortunately most of our group couldn't swim! They were screaming for most of the snorkelling time and the guide…”

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4.Tangalooma Snorkelling with Dolphin Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $157

Cruise 75 minutes from Brisbane to Tangalooma for guided wreck snorkelling, a $25 lunch voucher, pool and beach time, and a sunset cocktail. Lauren is one named guide from recent outings. The day ends with wild dolphin viewing from the jetty before the evening ferry home.

“Para sailing with my daughters was fun. The smiley yellow parashutte and friendly staff were a great experience. The trip included a lounge access with coffee or tea and spacious seatings made trip comfortable. Cocktail at the bar coupon was a nice one, too.”

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