Category Dolphin Watching

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Top 13 Dolphin Watching Tours in the USA

13 tours

Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach

Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach - Where you board at Clearwater Beach (and why arriving early matters)

1.Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,594 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Ride the Little Toot tugboat from Clearwater Beach on a narrated dolphin cruise in the Gulf, chasing pods with a big wake.

“Everyone who works there (even those not on the boat) couldn’t have been any kinder & helpful. The captain & I believe her name is Sherry were a joy to be with. They were very informative and entertaining. The trip was wonderful & it brought tears to a couple of us in our group seeing the dolphins jump & play . Oh and the music was great too! A friend recommended Little Toot to me and I will for sure recommend to others.”

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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time - Onboard Setup: Waterslide, Paddle Boards, and Snorkel Gear Included

Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching – Lahaina

Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina - Season Matters: Whales (Dec-Apr) or Dolphins (Summer)

Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach - The 8:30am and 10:30am Advantage for Dolphins and Weather

Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours

Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours - The 90-minute route: salt marshes, creeks, and wild beaches

5.Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,242 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

See bottlenose dolphins around Jekyll Island on a shaded 90-minute boat ride with master captains, local history, and other wildlife.

“Very informative. Your guide was great. Learned a lot about Jekyll island, dolphins, manatees, local gators and why Georgia shrimp are so tasty. Saw lots of dolphins and wildlife. Great learning opportunity for the whole family.”

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Clearwater Encounters with Dolphins Tour

Clearwater Encounters with Dolphins Tour - H2: The 90-minute flow, starting in Clearwater Harbor

6.Clearwater Encounters with Dolphins Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,185 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

A 90-minute Clearwater dolphin boat trip to Compass Island for shell hunting and swimming, with captain narration and a real wildlife vibe.

“The girls taking us out were very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a beautiful day and maybe a bit rough but so well worth it.”

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Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers

Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers - The paddle route vibe: mangroves, birds, and real-water conditions

7.Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,167 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle Fort Myers waterways on a board built for close wildlife watching, plus a beach shell stop. Equipment included, 2 hours.

“This was a great experience! The SUP's we used were really nice and Eric was a fun and knowledgeable guide. He did a great job managing the different skill and experience levels of the group. We saw 3 different Manatees and 2 dolphins saw right by us.”

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Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time - Key points at a glance

Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston

Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston - Where to meet at 2100 Harborside Dr and how boarding usually feels

9.Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,860 reviews · 40 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $32

A 40 to 45 minute dolphin cruise from Pier 21 in Galveston, with comfortable enclosed boats, 360 viewing, and captain-led fun.

“The captain was very good and entertaining (though a bit factually inaccurate!) we enjoyed it very much.”

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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch - Getting to Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor: Early Pickup Math That Matters

10.Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,687 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

Waikiki pickup, wild dolphin spotting, turtle snorkeling, plus a 20-foot water slide, kayaks, paddle boards, and lunch on an Oahu cruise.

“Take sea sick meds before going…it makes your experience less painful. My daughter and I didn’t get sick cause we love the ocean but a few of our Asian party got sick. We took the 8am tour and let me just tell you, 100/10 experience ever!! Highly recommend especially we were visiting from Seattle and once were local residents. A little bit of everything for everyone…staff were so attentive, knowledgeable, considerate, helpful & full of aloha spirit!!!”

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Sunset Dolphin Watch Tour

Sunset Dolphin Watch Tour - Cruising the Gulf and Brazos Santiago Pass for Dolphins

11.Sunset Dolphin Watch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,661 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

South Padre Island sunset dolphin watch in the Gulf of Mexico. Spot Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, Coast Guard views, SpaceX sights, and birds.

“We had an awesome tour and the Captain and his mate were very knowledgeable! They put us on dolphins immediately! They also were very knowledgeable about the history of the bay and Gulf... They also helped in taking pictures for us I highly recommend their services! We had Captain Michael and first mate Eric”

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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour - How the Cruise Uses the Bay’s Wildlife Hotspots

12.Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,645 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

3-hour Monterey Bay boat tour from Fisherman's Wharf to spot gray, humpback and killer whales, dolphins, seals, turtles, and more with a guide.

“Great trip on one of the smaller boats. Lauren was very knowledgeable and attentive to all passengers. Great to see whales in their own habitat. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this trip.”

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San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise - The captain and the naturalist narration, plus the sound reality

13.San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,588 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

A 2 to 3 hour San Diego cruise from Mission Bay, hunting for whales and dolphins fast, with experts onboard and big ocean views.

“We went out into the ocean. Saw a whale spouting in the distance. The highlight was coming into a huge amount of porpoise, jumping and playing. We stayed with them for at least 1/2 hour”

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