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Where to Snorkel with Dolphins: the 15 Best Trips Worldwide

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Most snorkel-and-dolphin days put you on a reef beside the pod rather than in with it, which is the honest version and usually the better one. The 15 below compare gear, reef quality and how much water time you get for the money.

Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling - Two hours searching for dolphins and whales
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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

1.Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,761 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Set sail from Puerto Base near Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria for a 3.5-hour catamaran trip in search of dolphins, pilot whales, and minke whales. After the wildlife search, stop near the coast for swimming and snorkeling, with masks, water, and soft drinks provided. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Brilliant day start to finish , seeing the dolphins in natural surroundings swimming jumping was magical”

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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch - Orange Bay gives you one hour of beach time
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Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

2.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Join Go Shalabi for an eight-hour yacht trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish. You get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ahmed, Ashraf, Talal, and Sabry help swimmers of different abilities. Bring warm clothes in winter, as wind can make the boat feel cold.

“I loved the snorkelling and how interactive the hosts were! Each island we visited everyone was friendly and helped with any issues”

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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time - Boarding at 5201 N Lagoon Drive
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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

3.Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,362 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57Top rated

Cruise from Panama City Beach to Shell Island aboard Island Time’s roomy catamaran. Watch for wild dolphins, snorkel in St. Andrews Bay, paddle board, use the waterslide, or walk the beach. The crew, including captains such as Clay and Heath and crew members such as Emma and Sarah, keeps the three-hour trip relaxed and social.

“shell Island was beautiful seeing dolphins on the way was fun. We also snorkeled and collected shells.”

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From Morro Jable: Dolphin and Whale Watching and Snorkelling - The speedboat ride is a real part of the attraction
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From Morro Jable: Dolphin and Whale Watching and Snorkelling

4.From Morro Jable: Dolphin and Whale Watching and Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,687 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $61

Join guides such as Maurizio, Cesar, and Cristina for a lively speedboat trip from Morro Jable. Search for dolphins and pilot whales, enjoy the island’s coast, stop for 30 minutes of snorkeling, and have a cold drink on board. Pickup and return transport are included from southern Fuerteventura.

“Great! Would do it again 😁 Thank you Hassan and the team!”

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Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar - The Antilla wreck: the strongest snorkel stop
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Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

5.Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,291 reviews · from $69

Sail from Noord aboard The Dolphin for two snorkel stops at the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay. Your guide adds local nature and history, while wraps, fruit, drinks, a rope swing, and spinning water slide keep the three-hour cruise lively. The boat holds up to 42 passengers.

“We had an amazing time on the catamaran snorkel tour! Seeing the shipwreck up close was such a cool experience, and all the fish and sea life around it were beautiful. The slide and rope swing were a huge hit — everyone joined in and had a blast! Definitely don’t expect a big lunch, but the drinks were great and kept the vibes going all day! ⛵🐠🌊”

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Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch - The dolphin search takes patience
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Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

6.Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,141 reviews · from $40

You’ll ride a fast speedboat from Hurghada with a captain and snorkeling guide, search for wild dolphins, visit two or three reef sites, and stop at a sandy island or shallow sandbank. Lunch, fruit, drinks, gear, hotel transfers, and an optional five-minute parasail flight are included.

“Fantastic experience. Captain Karim & Ahmed couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you both for the perfect end to our trip to Egypt!! 🌟🌟🌟”

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Bali/Lovina: Guided Dolphin Watching & Sunrise Boat Snorkel - Watching dolphins in the morning light
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Bali/Lovina: Guided Dolphin Watching & Sunrise Boat Snorkel

7.Bali/Lovina: Guided Dolphin Watching & Sunrise Boat Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,983 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $18

Start before sunrise at Lovina Beach, where guides such as Moy, Dedi, and Lolot help you spot wild dolphins from a boat. You may swim while holding a secured float, then snorkel over coral and fish. Choose a Lovina meeting point or hotel pickup, but allow extra time for Bali’s long roads.

“Me and my friend Rebecca was on the trip with a guide named MOY, he was so funny and so sweet, and we could really feel he was trying so much to give us the best trip ever!! We had such a good time, we sang with him and he gave us some bread to feed the fish 10/10 would definitely do it again🤩 We love Moy🩷 Thank you so much for a once in a lifetime experience and a great day! Love from Denmark 🇩🇰”

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Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - The dolphin search is the day’s great unknown
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Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

8.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,819 reviews · from $25

Join Mido and the crew from Hurghada’s Public Beach Number 9 for a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea boat trip. Look for wild dolphins, snorkel at two coral reefs, eat lunch on board, and try the banana boat and sofa boat. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, but guides work hard to find them.

“I really enjoyed everything , snorkeling was a lot of fun , the guide was fun and helpful , always looking for everybody , the lunch was also good.Great experience , would recommend to everyone 😁❤️”

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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch - Turtle snorkeling, with realistic expectations
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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

9.Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,687 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

Ride from Waikiki to Waianae Harbor for a three-hour ocean outing with Dolphins and You. Captain Dani and crew search for spinner dolphins, then set up turtle snorkeling, lunch, hula, kayaks, paddle boards, and a 20-foot slide. Wildlife is not guaranteed, but the crew reports dolphin sightings on most trips.

“So fun and great to do with the family. We brought our 10 and 11 year old, saw many dolphins, and had a lot of fun in the sun!”

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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - Speedboat boarding and what the ride feels like
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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

10.Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,635 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Set out from the west coast by speedboat for a dolphin encounter, Crystal Rock snorkeling, and time at Île aux Bénitiers. Your day includes hotel pickup, equipment, a three-course BBQ with local drinks, and guides speaking several languages. Expect an early start, shallow-water boarding, and an exciting ride back across the lagoon.

“We had a very enjoyable day. We were picked up on time and taken to the departure point, we did have to wait around abit for everyone to collate and off we headed. First off the dolphins. They were lovely to see, although alittle manic with a lot of boats doing the same. Off the boat on the boat, I did feel alittle sorry for the dolphins with so much going on but was nice to see them. Off we went to the snorkelling area which was lovely to see the reef and different fish and onto crystal rock and to the island for lunch. We were made felt welcome…”

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Hurghada: 6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling - Giftun National Park and the first snorkeling stops
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Hurghada: 6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling

11.6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,624 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Join Go Shalabi for an eight-hour Hurghada speedboat trip with three snorkeling stops, a shipwreck, Giftun National Park, Orange Bay, Magawish, Nemo Bay, and Juzur Abu Monqar. Guides such as Basil, Omar, and Fatih are known for helping nervous swimmers. Dolphins are possible, but never guaranteed. Lunch and parasailing cost extra.

“Absolutely amazing day out. We had Bazel and he made it so enjoyable and memorable. We was super impressed by his finding of the best spot to snorkel, including the ship wreck! I would recommend this trip to anyone who is thinking about doing it.”

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Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key - Shell Key’s white-sand beach stop
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Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

12.Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,523 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Set out from Tierra Verde Marina on a 25-foot pontoon with up to six people. Captain Noel, Megan, or Dave may guide you across Boca Ciega Bay to look for dolphins and manatees, then stop at Shell Key for beach snorkeling, swimming, and shell collecting. Water, gear, ice, and free parking are included.

“Go for 4 hours instead of 2. It was the highlight of our trip to Florida. Noel was the best and made sure we had a great experience..thank you Noel”

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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves - Leaving Kailua-Kona for Kealakekua Bay
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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

13.Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Join Kona Snorkel Tours for a 2-hour-45-minute Zodiac ride from Kailua-Kona to Kealakekua Bay. You’ll snorkel near the Captain Cook Monument, visit sea caves and lava tubes, and hear island history from guides such as David, Chip, Sage, and Danielle. Masks, snorkels, water, and pineapple are included.

“We are so glad we picked the first trip of the day! Thanks Captain Shaka and Erica for a great morning.”

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Tenerife: Turtle & Dolphin Kayak Tour with Snorkel & Wetsuit - Paddling beneath the Guaza Mountains
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Tenerife: Turtle & Dolphin Kayak Tour with Snorkel & Wetsuit

14.Turtle & Dolphin Kayak Tour with Snorkel & Wetsuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Paddle from Los Cristianos beneath the Guaza Mountains, stopping to snorkel and watch for wild dolphins, turtles, fish, and rays. Xplore Tenerife supplies kayaks, wetsuits, shoes, life vests, and snorkel gear. Guides such as Bea, Max, Jessica, Mario, and Coco lead groups of up to 16, but you need to swim and handle roughly 6 kilometers of paddling.

“It's not too demanding, but very rewarding! Would definitely try this in both winter and summer. All was perfect!”

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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch - Warm showers, changing rooms, and a sensible boat setup
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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

15.Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,334 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Sail from Ko Olina aboard the 61-foot Kai OliOli catamaran. Your captain and crew search Oahu’s west coast for dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, turtles, and flying fish, then guide you through about an hour of snorkeling. Finish with a Hawaiian buffet, drinks, warm showers, and the option to buy onboard photos.

“Overall an amazing experience! The staff was the absolute best. They were very knowledgeable and attentive to everyone. Excellent service, will definitely be back again and recommend this experience to friends!”

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Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer - Hurghada - Two guided snorkeling stops over coral reefs
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Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer – Hurghada

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