Best of · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Book the dolphin-watching day trips that suit the day you have: short mornings, long full days, small groups, private cars. All 5 are priced, timed and reviewed.
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Málaga or the Costa del Sol to Gibraltar, with a bilingual Spanish and English guide. You get free time for Main Street, Casemates Square, gardens, bays, and lunch, plus a 90-minute boat trip looking for up to three dolphin species in a UNESCO-listed marine reserve.
“We could not recommend this tour enough 😍 a must do if visiting Malaga!!!”
You’ll travel from central Sydney to Jervis Bay for a 1.5-hour dolphin cruise, lunch in Huskisson, Hyams Beach, the White Sands Trail, and wild kangaroos in Booderee National Park. Guides such as James, Aurelio, Al, and Stephane are praised for clear explanations, photos, and flexible weather-based plans. English and Portuguese tours are available.
“I really enjoyed the whole day, lots of beautiful scenery and local animals! The tour guides where really nice and thoughtful”
From Koh Samui, you’ll cruise to Khanom to look for wild pink dolphins, enjoy Thai lunch by the beach, snorkel at Koh Tan, and spend an hour at Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island. Guides speak English or Thai, and hotel pickup, equipment, water, and insurance are included.
“The dolphin spotting was disappointing and the snorkelling wasn’t very well organised”
Travel from Sydney to Port Stephens for a 90-minute dolphin cruise, a koala sanctuary walk, and 4WD sandboarding at Anna Bay. You’ll have lunch, snacks, and water included. Guides such as Gordon, Chen, Alfie, and Yan have been praised for lively commentary, clear instructions, and helpful photos.
“We got to see some dolphins while on the cruise. The cruise was really comfortable. Our favorite was the Sand Surfing at Anna Bay. That was such a fun experience. The sand was really fine and the guides were really nice. The scenery was surreal. Sand surfing is a must do for this trip.”
Leave Sydney at 7:00 AM for Anna Bay’s enormous dunes, where a 4WD safari and sandboarding set the pace. In Nelson Bay, choose a dolphin cruise or a guided Mount Tomaree hike. Guides including James, Mac, and Aurelio are known for patient help, photos, and local tips. Return around 6:30 PM.
“It was an amazing day! Absolutely loved the sandboarding and the hike was beautiful with incredible views! The guides Maikel and Stefan were fantastic and they really made an effort to make it an unforgettable experience!”
Pick a coastline, a mountain pass, a ruin or a cellar.
