ADELAIDE
South Australia’s most-booked tours.
The top 10 dolphin watching tours travellers book out of Adelaide. Who runs each one, what you actually do on the day, and what it costs.
Kayak Port Adelaide’s mangrove creeks with a marine biologist guide and possible dolphin sightings plus shipwreck history in 3 hours.
“Had an amazing tour, saw the first dolphins only 15 minutes in :). Our guides Liam and Alex were very knowledgeable about the whole area, plants and species living in the sanctuary. Kayaking in the mangrove under the low trees was a lot of fun!”
Swim with wild dolphins off Adelaide on a 3.5-hour Temptation catamaran snorkel trip with marine biologist guidance and coastal views.
“Excellent value for money. An incredible experience I would highly recommend. The dolphins were amazing. Will definitely go again next time I’m in Adelaide.”
Cruise Port Adelaide’s Port River for 90 minutes, spotting dolphins in the sanctuary and seeing the Ships Graveyard and bird sanctuary.
“Loved seeing the ships graveyard and the dolphins.”
Kayak the Port Adelaide mangroves with a small guide group and free gear, chasing wild dolphins near Garden Island. About 3 hours.
“This was good and a nice time. There is a uber there if you come from the city. We saw dolphins too.”
Guaranteed wild dolphin cruise from Glenelg on the Temptation catamaran. Spot common and bottlenose dolphins with onboard commentary.
“Had an amazing morning, all of us rated it 10/10 both those watching and those who got to swim thanks to a lucky few cancellations! Incredible to see the dolphins so close, a must do!”
Spot wild bottlenose dolphins and glide past Adelaide’s Ships Graveyard on a 90-minute Port River cruise from Port Adelaide.
“this was a lovely short cruise, visiting shipwrecks and dolphins and I'm delighted to say that we saw both the weather was sunny.if not a little cool The guides were excellent, and I could not have asked anymore from a short cruise”
Kayak near Adelaide for Port River dolphins, mangroves, and Garden Island shipwrecks. Small group, calm-water training included.
“We loved the mangrove part from the tour, it’s like being on an another planet! We haven’t seen dolphins but it’s the game!”
Paddle Adelaide’s Port Adelaide River through mangroves, spot Port River dolphins, and pass shipwreck sites in a 3-hour guided kayak tour.
“My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience, and our great guide Oliver! He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and would recommend the experience or anyone visiting Adelaide. We were also lucky enough to see a couple dolphins up close after kayaking through the mangroves.”
Paddle 90 minutes through mangroves in Adelaide’s Dolphin Sanctuary, with guide-led wildlife spotting and included safety gear.
“Was very good we had a great time -the weather was good and the view of the mangroves was nice - sad we didn’t see any dolphins”
Wild Dolphin Swim Cruise from Adelaide: catamaran with marine biologists, Front and Back Swims in Holdfast Shores, wetsuits included.
“Unique experience getting close up to wild dolphins. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.”
