Our 15 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 Gibraltar & Fast Track Priority Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · from $53

Meet at Marina Bay for a 75-minute dolphin cruise with a marine guide and live commentary. Afterward, collect your cable car voucher from the Dolphin Adventure office and walk or take transport to the base station. Ride up at your convenience for views of Gibraltar, Spain, Morocco, and the Barbary macaques.

“Great staff, comfortable and punctual boat ride, fantastic wild dolphins scenes. They put on a show for us. All good. And the Cable Car ride is worth the hassle as the views from the top of the rock are unique and unbelievably nice too.”

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6.Tarifa: Orca, Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 209 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Board Turmares Tarifa’s accessible whale-watching boat for three hours in the Strait of Gibraltar. Your Spanish or English guide explains the cetaceans and conservation work while you search for dolphins, whales, and, in July or August, orcas. Sightings are highly likely, but killer whales remain a matter of luck.

“Bella esperienza, peccato non essere riusciti a vedere le orche e non aver avuto nessun tipo di rimborso, una famiglia da 4 persone ha una bella spesa in più scegliendo questo tour invece che quello dei delfini, non sarebbe male restituire qualcosa.”

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7.Gibraltar: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 170 reviews · 1h 30m · from $43

Join Dolphin Safari Gibraltar for a 90-minute English-language cruise from Marina Bay. A small group of up to 12 people rides a nimble trihedral-hulled boat through the bay and Straits, with live commentary, onboard toilets, and a strong chance of seeing dolphins close to the boat. Drinks are sold onboard.

“This was a very nice activity with great communication by the guide, easy to book and to find. There is also a bigger boat that does the same tour but super crowded. We were so happy to have done this for only 2 euros more!”

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8.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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9.Dolphin Watching in Gibraltar with Dolphin Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $47

Meet Dolphin Safari at 6 The Square in Marina Bay, Gibraltar, then take a small boat around the bay for about an hour in search of wild dolphins. The captain and co-captain may extend the trip if needed to find them. Drinks and crisps are available on board, though diesel fumes can be noticeable.

“Small boat, a lot of diesel fumes. The captain and co captain were excellent. We went over the time allotted so that the captain could find dolphins and he did!!! Loads of them. It was amazing.”

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10.Bay of Gibraltar: Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 46 reviews · 1h 15m · from $40

Cruise from Marina Bay near Ocean Village for 75 minutes in search of wild dolphins. The English- and Spanish-speaking crew knows the bay’s favorite dolphin areas, where pods may swim, leap, and surf beside the boat. Bring a passport or ID, wear a jacket on windy days, and leave large bags behind.

“Amazing experience. The crew knew exactly where to take us - they were experienced and fun - and we saw lots of dolphins! It was also a sunny, clear day. Quite windy though so carrying a jacket is advisable.”

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11.Sotogrande: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 34 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Sail from Sotogrande Marina aboard the restored PUMA 34 with an English or Spanish-speaking crew. You’ll cruise toward Gibraltar, look for dolphins and other marine life, enjoy a welcome drink, and swim if sea and weather conditions allow. The boat carries no more than six people.

“was leuk! helaas geen dolfijnen gezien, maar dat mag de pret niet drukken. op het water tijdens vakantie is altijd leuk! aardige crew die wel echt probeerde dolfijnen te spotten, maar zat er gewoon niet in. jammer maar helaas. wel heerlijk gevaren!”

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12.Gibraltar Dolphin Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 9 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Set out from Marina Bay in Gibraltar for about an hour on the Strait of Gibraltar, where resident dolphins may swim, leap, and gather around the boat. A host provides commentary, and Erik has offered Spanish explanations on some trips. The boat holds no more than 20 people and returns to Marina Bay.

“we were all surprised and delighted at the amount of dolphin we saw. The crew were really helpful and very informative of the life and development of the dolphins. The dolphin's were just amazing quiet at first but then so many entertaining us, was wonderful”

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13.From Costa del Sol: Gibraltar Dolphin Watching by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 24 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Travel by coach from Malaga or the Costa del Sol to Gibraltar, then spend 90 minutes watching dolphins in the Strait. You also get 3.5 hours of free time for Casemates Square, Main Street, Marina Bay, gardens, beaches, or lunch. The Rock of Gibraltar is not included.

“Ja,eine Kombinatio Delfintour und Rocktour wäre empfehlenswert”

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14.Gibraltar Dolphins Watching Day Trip from Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 - 10 hours · from $128

Travel from Seville to Tarifa and cruise the Strait of Gibraltar for about two hours in search of wild dolphins and other cetaceans. English- and Spanish-speaking guides lead the day, with Alberto praised for his lively commentary. You then have free time in Gibraltar before returning to Seville. Bring your passport, sunscreen, and patience for changing timings.

“visita bellissima e speciale,la nostra guida è stata preparatissimo e simpaticissimo oltre ad essere la copia di robbie Williams 😂.”

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15.Sotogrande: Dolphin watching experience with expert crew

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $100

Join Marien Huertas and the WeWhale Sotogrande crew aboard Bretema, a quiet hybrid boat limited to 10 people. Over 150 minutes, you’ll search for common, bottlenose, and striped dolphins, listen to underwater sounds with a hydrophone, and learn about marine life in English or Spanish. Water, organic soft drinks, and fresh fruit are included.

“Highly recommend! Also great activity with kids. We saw a lot of dolphins and learned about the different species and behaviours from the amazing crew. Listening to the underwater sounds of the dolphins was awesome and nice to clean up the ocean a bit during the trip. Very impressive!💚”

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