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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.

3.Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

Discover Adelaide’s maritime history on a 1.5-hour cruise exploring shipwrecks, wild dolphins, and bird sanctuaries with expert guides for $58.

★ 4.5

“Absolutely loved it...highlight of trip to Adelaide. Saw dolphins... Young crew best ever...so confident so informative. Interacted with kids on board...just brilliant over all experience. Thanks for making this trip so memorable. Keep it up guys thanks”

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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

“Great experience, friendly and informative guide Alex, unfortunately didn't see any dolphins, but it was still a nice place to kayak. Took my 62 and 66 year old mum and dad and both were surprised at how comfortable and easy they found it”

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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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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

“Great instructions from Aaron and a fantastic guide. Saw a dolphin pod which was amazing and the shipwrecks and mangroves were brilliant. Great memories to take home. Highly recommended”

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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

“Good outing. Need basic fitness as you could be kayaking against the tide and into some waves. Spotted some seals. Caught pelicans and other birds hunting for fish. Explored some locations with rich history. Great tour guide. Beautiful road to drive back home.”

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10.Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayaking Tour

Explore Adelaide’s marine wildlife and mangrove forests on this 90-minute kayaking tour, offering close encounters with dolphins and stunning natural scenery.

★ 4.5

“We had a great day, very easy to do, the guys were very friendly and patient. We didn't get to see any dolphins unfortunately but we still had a great time, we could have gone for longer but for the price, it was definitely worth…”

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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

“It was a really good day out. There were a lot of dolphins around. One even wanted to show off it's pufferfish to us. The staff are great. Really enjoyed it .”

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12.Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayak Tour

Discover Adelaide's Dolphin Sanctuary by kayak—an eco-friendly, family-friendly adventure through mangroves with wildlife sightings and fascinating stories.

★ 4.2

“Clear safety instructions, relaxed and knowledgeable guide, it was lovely being out in the water and kayaking into the mangroves. Unfortunately we didn’t see any dolphins which was what we were hoping for. Maybe if we were kayaking more out in the open we may…”

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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

“It's a trip no one should miss, the crew were so great, lost for words.seeing the dolphins was wonderful, wish I had been young enough to swim with them, the whole thing was something I will never forget”

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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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