Top 15 Dolphin Watching Trips in Australia

Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - The Spirit of Mulgumpin catamaran ride you will actually enjoy

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

Snorkel Tangalooma wrecks, spot dolphins and turtles on Moreton Island, then relax with buffet lunch and beach time on a catamaran.

“An absolutely amazing day seeing all sorts of sizes and colours of fishes whilst snorkelling through the great wreckage, there are amazing corals and starfishes too! Spend time on the beautiful clear waters beaches doing SUP and walking along the shore! We saw dolphins, turtles, too. Thanks for the great day out! Amazing foods and most importantly the Captain and crew really do look after each of us on the trip! Thank you guys!”

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Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

2.Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 926 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28Best value

90-minute Nelson Bay cruise in Port Stephens Harbour to spot resident dolphins and try the boom net, with live captain commentary.

“This was a lovely activity!! The captain was very knowledgeable about dolphins and offered some very interesting insights. We did see many dolphins, we got very close!! The captain knew how to navigate the boat around them so we could have the best viewing experience but also to respect their habitat. The boat had refreshments and hot food with plenty of drink options. There were toilet amenities that were clean and comfortable. The kids loved the boom net and slide. I would say this is well worth the money to be out on the water in beautiful Port Stephens. Even on an overcast day with light rain, we still had…”

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Mandurah: Dolphin and Views Cruise

3.Mandurah: Dolphin and Views Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 920 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31

75-minute Mandurah dolphin and views cruise with guaranteed wild dolphin sightings, live commentary, and kid-friendly deck fun.

“Excellent boat trip. Naturally dolphins were present. Loved the ride, the scenery and the area we covered. Our guide could have provided more info on the dolphins and the speaker system made her hard to understand. Overall worth the money and the time. Very enjoyable.”

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Swim with Wild Dolphins Day Tour

4.Swim with Wild Dolphins Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 669 reviews · from $214

Swim with wild dolphins off Rockingham from Perth, with wetsuit gear, lunch onboard, and a crew focused on safety and sightings.

“We could not attend because my son got covid. There was not return or date or exchange offered. They were also not very friendly.”

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Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time

5.Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 643 reviews · 12 hours · from $120

Jervis Bay day trip from Sydney with dolphin cruise, Guinness whitest sand at Hyams Beach, wild kangaroos at Booderee, and beach walks.

“Great! Saw the kangaroos and dolphins! The tour guide/driver James was super fun!”

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Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

6.Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 560 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Kayak Port Adelaide mangroves with a marine biologist. 3 hours from $55. Spot dolphins, birds, and shipwrecks in 10,000-year creeks.

“We really enjoyed the tour. our guide Mark was very knowledgeable n new his stuff. The only thing I would say if there could be a toilet stop within the 3hrs. 3hrs on water n no toilet stop is a big ask for some.”

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Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruise from Broome

7.Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruise from Broome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · from $110Top rated

Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruise in Roebuck Bay from Broome: small-group Ballena catamaran, snacks, decks, and a boom net swim when conditions allow.

“I would like to recommend my friends for this special tour, so impressive! The captain is so sophisticated and staff are pretty friendly!”

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Adelaide: 4-Hour Swimming with Dolphins Experience

8.4-Hour Swimming with Dolphins Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 439 reviews · 3h 30m · from $105

Swim snorkel side-by-side with wild dolphins off Glenelg on the Temptation catamaran, with marine biologist-led guidance and coastal views.

“Great experience and the guides rly take care of each of us in order to see the dolphins !! Totally recommend!! 🐬🌊”

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Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

9.Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 401 reviews · from $32

Port Stephens dolphin discovery cruise from Nelson Bay. 90 minutes, boom-net rides, and headland views on an all-weather boat.

“Awesome day out. Very informative and so much fun for the whole family. Overall great staff and great experience. Will be doing again”

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Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

10.Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 384 reviews · from $63

Kayak Cape Byron Marine Park with a dolphin guarantee. Wetsuit option, safety briefing, tea and Tim Tams, plus free return if no dolphins.

“This is not for a complete beginner more should be made of level of fitness needed and experience of kayaking beneficial. Instructors were good. We did see dolphins.”

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Mandurah Dolphin Cruise and Views

11.Mandurah Dolphin Cruise and Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 376 reviews · from $31

A 1 hour 15 minute Mandurah cruise for wild dolphins, RAMSAR listed Creery Wetlands birds, and canal views, with dolphin sightings guaranteed.

“It was great, but bit disappointed that we only saw dolphins in the last 10 minutes. She talked more about the birds and looking at them than the dolphins”

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Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

12.Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 1h 30m · from $62

A 90 minute Port River cruise from Port Adelaide, with live skipper narration, wild dolphins, and a guided look at the Ships Graveyard.

“Relaxed , great guide , saw one dolphin twice or two dolphins once 🤣💜 but still enjoyed relaxed trip 💜”

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Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife – 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

13.Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife – 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $115

A half-day Noosa 4WD beach drive plus guided sea kayaking from Double Island Point to spot dolphins, whales, turtles, and more.

“Wow! What a day! Driving on the beach while spotting ocean life in the distance followed by getting up close to them in our kayaks! Such a safe, fun and exciting day. Thank you Tyron for one of the best adventures we have ever had!”

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