BIRDWATCHING · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 dolphin watching tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing the binoculars.
Cruise Algoa Bay from Port Elizabeth for whales, dolphins, seals, and African penguins, with a small group and conservation-focused crew.
“Fantastisk at se pingvinerne og opleve delfinerne som vi sejlede med i lang tid. Alle på båden var meget deltagende og bidrog med mange interessante fortællinger om både pingvinerne og delfinerne.”
Review of Marco Island’s 2-hour dolphin, birding, and shelling tour, with wildlife tips, costs, parking advice, and honest value notes.
“We had a great time and our guide was very knowledgeable and provided a wonderful experience. We would recommend.”
Review of Funchal’s 2-hour Magic Dolphin sea safari, with dolphins, whales, turtles, birds, a small RIB boat, guides, price, and tips.
“Amazing trip on the sea safari. Great fun for all ages and saw dolphins and pilot whales including babies! The catamaran was great too, probably better view of the animals but not as much fun”
Cruise Shoalwater Islands near Perth for dolphins, sea lions, pelicans and turquoise water, with guides, photos and strong wildlife ethics.
“Tour was well organised and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Shame we didn't see any penguins but sea lions, and pelicans were awesome”
Review of the 2-hour Marco Island dolphin, birding and shelling tour, with wildlife highlights, costs, parking tips, and booking advice.
“Very informative! The first mate was exceptional! We saw quite a few dolphins! I would definitely go again!”
Explore Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands by boat with dolphins, birds, shelling, and a Florida Master Naturalist guide.
“Education on islands and different species of birds. Appreciated Kate’s efforts in finding dolphins.”
Review of the two-hour Everglades boat tour, with dolphins, birds, manatees, guides, price, access, wildlife odds, and booking advice.
“Seeing the dolphins and the estuary! Dan was very knowledgeable and offered up suggestions of things to do.”
Review of Perth’s one-hour dolphin, sea lion and Penguin Island cruise, with wildlife highlights, access warnings, price advice and practical tips.
“Sadly not the time for penguins but seeing the dolphins, sea lions, ospreys and pelicans was amazing.”
Review of the Everglades two-hour birding, dolphin, and wildlife boat tour, with costs, tips, boat details, guides, wildlife, and honest drawbacks.
“I liked that this was a small boat for 4-6 passengers. We rode through 10,000 islands, saw dolphins and a lot of birds snowy white egret, blue heron, baby blue heron and osprey. We did get to see a mama osprey and her 3 babies in a nest. The tour guide was knowledgable and talked a lot about the mangroves and birds.”
Paddle Chincoteague’s coastal waterways near Assateague, with chances to see wild ponies, dolphins, birds, and quiet marshes.
“We had a great tour with Bailey. We were able to see Riptide with several mares up close. We had a wonderful time.”
Review of Picton’s Blumine Island eco-tour, with rare birds, dolphins, marine biologists, island walks, pricing, tips, and practical details.
“Will was a fantastic guide. Entertaining and informative. Clearly the best guide and I am not just saying that so that Paul has pay up!”
Cape May whale, dolphin, and bird cruise with marine biologists, touch tanks, ocean views, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
“A beautiful day on the water - lots of dolphins, but no whales. We all had fun. Our guide was very informative.”
Review of Naples’ private dolphin, shelling, and birding boat tour, with Ten Thousand Islands scenery, wildlife, practical tips, and value advice.
“The shelling spot had tons and tons of shells. Incredible! The kids had a great time, as did the adults. Great experience.”
Review of Cape May’s dolphin and bird watching ecotour, with marine biology, wildlife, meals, pricing, accessibility, and booking advice.
“We saw several pods and the tour guide who was excellent! The boat was not overcrowded and there was a horseshoe crab on board for the live experience that was a cute touch!”
Review of Marco Island’s private dolphin, shelling, birding, and eco boat tour through Rookery Bay and the Ten Thousand Islands.
“Our family had a wonderful experience. Captain Thomas did a great job getting the dolphins to jump right in the boats wake. He was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed shelling and the whole experience. Highly recommend !!”
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