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15 Best Dolphin Watching In Australia

Australia's standouts.

The 15 most popular dolphin watching in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.

15 Best Dolphin Watching In Australia

Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise

Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - Snorkel Time at Tangalooma Wrecks: the Main Event

1.Moreton Island: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise

Most Popular★ 4.5

Snorkel the famous Tangalooma Wrecks, hunt for dolphins and turtles, then relax on Moreton Island with a great buffet lunch.

“Superb! What an amazing day! Our guide Nicole was taking care of everything. All logistics very efficient. We have experienced snorkeling in many countries, but nothing to this. The number of fishes was astonishing and the quality of equipments, instructions and they way the tour was conducted was very special. The boat was quite new…”

1,039 reviews1 dayFrom $152by See Moreton

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Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise - Getting to the Boat at d’Albora Marina (and Finding Your Best Spot)

2.Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

★ 4.4

90-minute Port Stephens dolphin cruise from Nelson Bay: live captain commentary, Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands views, and a boom-net dip.

“this was amazing! went for a friend’s birthday and it was so beautiful 🤩 the staff were lovely, the sights and animals were beautiful, and even though we didn’t have the best weather, we still had a wonderful time.”

926 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $28by Moonshadow - TQC Cruises

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Swim with Wild Dolphins Day Tour

Swim with Wild Dolphins Day Tour - Meeting at Val Street Jetty: starting your day without stress

4.Swim with Wild Dolphins Day Tour

★ 4.5

Swim with wild dolphins in Rockingham near Perth. Custom boat, wetsuits and lunch included, plus photos on Flickr. Small-group day.

“Amazing experience- highly highly recommend! Did this with our two kids 7 and 10 who had never snorkeled before and the crew were just so kind and supportive. Both had such an amazing time! We saw and interacted with so many dolphins. The whole experience far exceeded our expectations and was worth every cent!”

669 reviewsFrom $214.46by Perth Wildlife Encounters

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

Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time - On the water: your 100+ bottlenose dolphin cruise in Jervis Bay Marine Park

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

★ 4.5

A 12-hour small-group Jervis Bay day trip from Sydney with a dolphin cruise, Hyams Beach whitest sand, and wild kangaroos.

“We attended on 31 Jan and could not be happier. Our guide was exceptional. He was fun and ensured the trip went smoothly. He spoke clearly which helped a lot since English is not my first language. We saw dolphins, kangaroos, and the whitest sand. He even went out of his way at the end…”

643 reviews12 hoursFrom $120by M8 Explorer Australia PTY Ltd

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Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour - Angas Inlet Boat Club Start: The 15-Minute Safety Brief That Sets the Tone

6.Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

★ 4.5

Eco kayak through Port Adelaide mangroves and a dolphin sanctuary with a marine biologist guide, plus possible shipwreck sightings.

“Amazing kayak tour! Beautiful scenery and very well organised. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the whole experience was relaxing and enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

560 reviews3 hoursFrom $55by Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours

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Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruise from Broome

Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruise from Broome - Price and value: what $110.24 covers on a 4-hour adventure

7.Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruise from Broome

★ 5.0

Snubfin dolphins in Roebuck Bay from Broome on a shaded catamaran with viewing decks, snacks, and a boom-net swim when conditions allow.

“This was well worth doing. We not only saw the snub fin dolphins, but also saw lots of turtles, 2 humpback whales and dugong. The variety of snacks was a nice surprise and the staff were wonderful. We really enjoyed the fun tender ride to the main boat.”

533 reviewsFrom $110.24by Broome Whale Watching

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Adelaide: 4-Hour Swimming with Dolphins Experience

Adelaide: 4-Hour Swimming with Dolphins Experience - Cruising with purpose on the Temptation catamaran

8.Adelaide: 4-Hour Swimming with Dolphins Experience

★ 4.7

Swim with wild dolphins off Adelaide on the Temptation catamaran. Snorkel in wetsuits and cruise the coast for a 3.5-hour outing.

“It was better than expected and the interaction with the dolphins was awesome! So nice to see them relaxed and happy to come and play around us whilst being completely free to do what they want”

439 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $105by Temptation Sailing

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Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise - Getting to the Boat at d’Albora Marina (and Finding Your Best Spot)

9.Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

★ 4.5

1.5-hour Port Stephens dolphin cruise from Nelson Bay on Moonshadow V. Enjoy boom-net rides, headland views, and wildlife talks for $32.

“Dolphins didn’t cooperate. Saw very few. The bay is beautiful and I met some nice people from Great Britain, Australia, and South Korea.”

401 reviewsFrom $32.28by Moonshadow - TQC Cruises

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Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour - Meet at Cape Byron Kayaks: the gear, the briefing, and what to expect early

Mandurah Dolphin Cruise and Views

Mandurah Dolphin Cruise and Views - Venetian canals and the canal-home scenery you’ll remember

11.Mandurah Dolphin Cruise and Views

★ 4.5

Mandurah Dolphin Cruise with dolphin sightings guaranteed, live wildlife commentary, Creery Wetlands birdwatching, and scenic canal views.

“Great tour, staff were excellent. The whole dolphin tour was wonderful. Beautiful to see the dolphins in a natural environment.”

376 reviewsFrom $31.56by Mandurah Cruises

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Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise - Meeting at 1 McLaren Parade, and what to watch for

12.Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

★ 4.5

Cruise Port River in 90 minutes for wild dolphins, Adelaide Ships Graveyard, and bird sanctuary sightings, with live skipper commentary.

“Tour was very good. Guide was great and it helped we picked a great day! Good weather, multiple dolphins, we saw one before we even left and the graveyard ships were interesting to learn about”

375 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $62by Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari

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

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa - Great Beach Drive: the ocean ride you’ll talk about later

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

★ 5.0

Noosa 4WD beach drive to Double Island Point, then guided sea kayaking for dolphins, turtles, whales (seasonal) and more. Ferry + gear.

“I am a local resident and I booked this tour to take a friend from overseas up to Rainbow Beach. Tyson and Nick were our guides and I thought they made this such a pleasant experience and well worth the money. We didn't see dolphins but we saw lots of tuna jumping all around us…”

366 reviewsFrom $115.48by Epic Ocean Adventures

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Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide - Entering the mangroves: what paddling through Adelaide’s estuary feels like

14.Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

★ 4.5

Paddle with a naturalist through Adelaide’s mangroves for dolphin sightings on a small-group 3-hour kayak tour from Garden Island.

“Didn’t see any dolphins - they aren’t a guarantee. Would be great if the website gave the rough odds of seeing dolphins as it turned out to be an expensive kayaking tour. Otherwise was well organised and lovely views. Paddling was mostly eRead more”

355 reviewsFrom $56.66by Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours

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Adelaide: 4-Hour Guaranteed Wild Dolphin Watching Cruise

Adelaide: 4-Hour Guaranteed Wild Dolphin Watching Cruise - The Temptation catamaran: where you’ll sit and what that means for spotting dolphins

15.Adelaide: 4-Hour Guaranteed Wild Dolphin Watching Cruise

★ 4.8

Watch wild bottlenose and common dolphins from Temptation’s catamaran off Glenelg, with a money-back dolphin sightings guarantee.

“never seen dolphins in real life before and seeing so many of them was such a beautiful experience.the guide also explained about them to us which made it even more fantastic-learning while watching.overall, i really enjoyed and wouldnt mind another trip.this time might even get to go in the water”

349 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $63by Temptation Sailing

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