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4 Dolphin-Watching Day Trips Worldwide Worth Booking

4 day trips  ·  from $73 a head

The 4 best dolphin-watching day trips you can book, with what each costs, how long you are away and how much of it is spent on the road. Start at number one.

From Malaga: Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour - Free time among Gibraltar’s squares and streets
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From Malaga: Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour

1.From Malaga: Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,430 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $73Our pick

You’ll ride an air-conditioned coach from Málaga or the Costa del Sol to Gibraltar, cross the border with your original passport or ID, then enjoy free time before a 90-minute dolphin boat tour. Guides such as Paco, Benjamin, and Covi have earned warm praise for clear, friendly help. Expect a full day, with limited time for independent sightseeing.

“the dolphins trip was amazing but we did wait a while before we left and we didnt end up having much time before pick up.”

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Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time - The early start at Christ Church St Laurence
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Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time

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

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

Travel south from Sydney with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide such as James, Aurelio, or Al, then cruise Jervis Bay for bottlenose dolphins, walk the white sands of Hyams Beach, and spot kangaroos in Booderee National Park. The small group, capped at 20, keeps the day personal, but expect a long ride and bring lunch money.

“We had a fantastic day out with Nick as our guide. Cruise with dolphins, a nice long swim at the gorgeous Hymes beach, wallabies at Green Patch - it was superb.”

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Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip - The boat ride from Koh Samui
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Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip

3.Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

From Koh Samui, you’ll cruise to Khanom to look for pink dolphins, eat Thai food on the beach, snorkel around Koh Tan, and finish at Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island. Guides such as Phillips help keep the day moving, but dolphin sightings and water clarity depend on nature and weather.

“great, enjoyed the pig island alot. the pigs were super chill and the beach was so beautiful, really loved it, sadly didn't get to see pink dolphins but just picked an unlucky day where they didn't appear as the day before they appeared. snorkelling was super fun, visibility wasn't amazing but that's due to the storm the day before, but overall would love to go to the pig island again as it was the highlight, it was amazing, would highly recommend wearing shorts as you have to tread the water alot up to your thighs to get onto the boat and the island”

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Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding Day Trip - Port Stephens dolphin cruise on turquoise water
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Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding Day Trip

4.Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · from $145

Spend 12 hours north of Sydney on a coach tour to Port Stephens, with a 90-minute dolphin cruise, optional boom-net swim, koala sanctuary visit, lunch, and Stockton sandboarding. Guides such as Alfie, Gordon, Chen, and Yan add local stories and practical help. Expect a full day, long road time, and plenty of sand.

“the friendly staff Alfie was really good and helpful with all the information needed. no improvement”

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