The 4 Puerto Escondido Dolphin Watching Tours That Are Worth the Early Start

1.Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 467 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $46Our pick

Set out from Puerto Angelito with bilingual guides Mike or Hector to look for dolphins, turtles, rays, birds, and seasonal humpback whales. You can swim when conditions allow, snorkel near shore, use the onboard cooler, and play your own music. The 2.5 to 3-hour trip costs $46 per person.

“It was one of the greatest experiences in my Life and Captain Mike is awesome. He knows all the spots, played great music and made this an amazing trip for our group. So, don’t think and just book. Every $ is worth it. Muchas Gracias Hermano”

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2.Dolphin & Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Set out from Puerto Escondido at 7 am with Omar’s Sportfishing to search for wild dolphins, humpback whales, sea turtles, manta rays, and seabirds. Guides such as Alex, Johnny, Fernando, and Omar explain the marine life and coastline. Swimming or snorkeling may be possible, but jellyfish and sea conditions can change that.

“Absolutely wonderful experience! It was better than we hoped! We saw so many dolphins, even got to swim with them which was magical. We also saw many tortugas and manta rays.”

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3.Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set out around 7:00 am with Eco Adventures Puerto Escondido for about three hours on a shaded boat with a local guide. Look for dolphins, sea turtles, seabirds, mobula rays, flying fish, and humpback whales from November to March. Guides including Juan Carlos, Carlos, Adriel, and Edgar have been praised for their care and boat skills.

“One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen! Our Captain was very knowledgeable & respectful about the ocean. Also got the opportunity to swim & snorkel in the sea and a interesting way to meet other travelers.”

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4.Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour among Dolphins and Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Start with hotel pickup at 7:00 AM, then cruise Puerto Escondido’s Pacific coast for three hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Watch for playful dolphins, sea turtles, and migrating whales. The trip is for wildlife viewing only, with no swimming, food, or drinks included.

“Super expérience, réservée à la dernière minute. On vous amène sur un petit bateau, on vous donne masque et tuba et hop on saute à l’eau parmi les dauphins. Une expérience inédite! Je déconseille juste d’acheter le café auprès des marchands ambulants de la plage car il est vraiment pas terrible”

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