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15 Best Adelaide Dolphin Tours

The dolphin bookings in the Port River sanctuary: eco-kayaks through the mangroves, swim-with experiences and cruises past pods that live inside city limits. Adelaide keeps wild dolphins in its harbor; few cities can say it.

2.Adelaide: 4-Hour Swimming with Dolphins Experience

Discover the thrill of swimming with wild dolphins off Adelaide’s coast on a 3.5-hour tour, led by expert guides aboard a spacious catamaran.

★ 4.7

“Wonderful experience! I make it a point to only do ethical/eco tours, and this one is such a memorable experience! Everyone on board is a marine biologist, so they are overflowing with information that they are more than happy to share with you. Above all,…”

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4.Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

Discover Adelaide’s wildlife on a relaxing 3-hour kayak tour through mangroves, with chances to spot dolphins and learn from expert guides.

★ 4.5

“A great experience, Alex was a fab guide - really informative and fun! Sadly didn’t see any dolphins but obviously that is totally out of their control. Kayaking through the mangroves was enjoyable, just wish we had seen some more of the shipwrecks!”

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5.Adelaide: 4-Hour Guaranteed Wild Dolphin Watching Cruise

Experience wild dolphins in their natural habitat on a 3.5-hour catamaran cruise off Adelaide’s coast, with guaranteed sightings and expert guides.

★ 4.8

“Best trip I've ever been on, seeing so many dolphins in their own environment was something I will never forget. The crew were amazing, I loved every minute of it and will recommend to anyone. Superb”

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6.90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

Discover Adelaide’s wildlife and maritime history on a 90-minute boat cruise, spotting dolphins, exploring shipwrecks, and bird sanctuaries for a memorable adventure.

★ 4.5

“The tour was great and the host, Alex, was amazing. He told us a lot of interesting facts, made sure that we found dolphins and created a nice atmosphere. Thanks!”

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8.Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

Discover Adelaide’s hidden maritime treasures on a 3-hour kayak tour, spotting dolphins, exploring shipwrecks, and paddling through mangroves for an authentic experience.

★ 4.7

“Fantastic activity. We spent the full 3 hours out kayaking. Great demonstrations and safety info provided at the start. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was so friendly to everyone. Saw lots of dolphins and really enjoyed the experience. Would highly recommend.”

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9.Full Day Kayaking Tour in Coorong National Park

Discover the stunning Coorong National Park with a full-day kayak tour—includes lunch, expert guides, and opportunities to see wildlife and dunes.

★ 5.0

“Landing on the other side of the murray mouth, walking from the freshwater of the coorong to the ocean and over the sand dunes. Jacko was extremely knowledgeable on the area and was a great guide.”

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11.Wild Dolphin Swim Cruise

Experience close encounters with wild dolphins in Adelaide’s gulf, onboard a 4-hour cruise with expert guides, swim options, and stunning marine views.

★ 5.0

“An amazing experience seeing dolphins in the wild so close and personal. Tour guides are trained marine biologists, all very knowledgeable. Definitely an unforgettable experience!”

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14.Wild Dolphin Watch in Glenelg

Experience the thrill of seeing wild dolphins off Adelaide’s coast on a 4-hour catamaran cruise led by marine biologists. Authentic, educational, and unforgettable.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely amazing, but unfortunately Viator did not say you can swim with the Dolphins on this trip, which was very disappointing that Viator just mentioned Dolphin tour. Apart from that the Staff were amazing.”

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15.Adelaide: City Kayaking Experience

Discover Adelaide's scenic beauty from the water with a 1.5-hour guided kayaking tour on the River Torrens, suitable for all ages and skill levels.

★ 4.5

“Equipment and explianion on how use it was good. Location was perfect. Guide was friendly but could have given more commentry and delivered so we could hear it.”

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