Our 5 Best Gibraltar Dolphin Watching Tours

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.Gibraltar: Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,407 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

Set out from Marina Bay aboard the catamaran Dolphin Adventurer for 75 minutes of wild dolphin watching in the Strait of Gibraltar. Guides such as Eric, Nico, Trevor, and Shane have led trips praised for clear facts and good humor. Expect views of Spain, Africa, and the Pillars of Hercules, with a strong chance of seeing common, striped, and bottlenose dolphins.

“This dolphin-watching tour turned into one of the most unforgettable parts of my trip. We saw so many dolphins, and the guides shared really interesting facts that made the whole experience even richer. It was also my birthday, and to my surprise, the crew gave me a birthday shoutout — everyone on the boat sang Happy Birthday to me. I genuinely didn’t expect that, and it was such a beautiful moment I’ll never forget. The pace was perfect — we didn’t feel rushed at all, and we had time to take lots of photos and videos (some of which I’ve shared here). We even got to see Morocco and Spain…”

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3.Dolphin Watching Excursion in Gibraltar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $38Top rated

Join Dolphin Adventure at 5 Admiral’s Walk for a 75-minute boat trip into Gibraltar Bay. A marine biologist and crew explain dolphin behavior while the captain looks for local pods. You may also see the Rock, Spain, North Africa, and Gibraltar’s airport runway. Departures run throughout the day, with space for up to 49 people.

“Super view of many dolphins - swimming and jumping. Amazing tour - we loved it. Commentary from Nicholas was excellent - always guiding us where to see the dolphins and telling us interesting info about them. Thank you”

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4.Dolphin Watching in Gibraltar Dolphin Safari V.I.P

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $34Best value

Join Dolphin Safari at Marina Bay for a one-hour cruise in the Strait of Gibraltar aboard a 40-foot powerboat. Small groups, cushioned seats, live commentary, and onboard spotters help you find wild dolphins. You may also see Spain, Morocco, and the Rock of Gibraltar, weather permitting. The boat returns to Marina Bay.

“Excellent staff and vessel not overly crowded. Saw many dolphins of three different species.”

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5.Dolphin watching in Estepona

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 125 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Join Pepe, Paula, or Pete aboard the Moby Dick Lagoon 380 from Estepona Marina. You will spend two hours searching for dolphins, tuna, turtles, and sunfish, then stop for a swim and included drink. The catamaran offers plenty of seating, and west winds may reveal Gibraltar and Morocco.

“Great experence. Sometimes we do not find delphins but the trip is great. Pepe and his team are true hosts. Swiming in the sea far from the coast was worth it”

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