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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.

1.Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

Discover Adelaide's Dolphin Sanctuary on a 3-hour eco kayak tour. Spot dolphins, explore mangroves, and see historic shipwrecks with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Amazing from start to finish. Alex was our tour guide, and his extensive knowledge of dolphins and mangroves was impressive. As a first-time kayaker, I felt comfortable and safe throughout the entire experience. The waterproof phone bags were a great touch and allowed us to…”

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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

“What an amazing experience to swim alongside dolphins in their natural habitat. Crew were fantastic and we felt safe the whole day. Had an issue with my snorkel being broken which of course I didn't realize until I was in and the mask was filling…”

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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

“We had the best experience! Several pods of dolphins were found over our morning, and all interacted with us - the guide (Elle) was so entertaining, knowledgeable and friendly. All the staff were super professional, worked really hard and were very helpful to us all.The…”

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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

“I had wonderful time was a great experience knowing history and geography about Adelaide. Lots of historical knowledge by crew. members I fully enjoyed this trip looking forward again.”

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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

“An excellent experience with an excellent guide, we learnt quite a bit about the history of this area and the ship graveyard from Kelahn, he's a very informative and extremely fun tour guide. Would absolutely visit again!”

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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

“We had the best day in Coorong with Brenton and Alex. From the get go everything was clear and organised. They showed us the best spots of Coorong and we got to see heaps of different birds and plants. They provided delicious snacks and lunch…”

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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

“Swimming with the dolphins was just amazing. The staff on board were very friendly and very accommodating making everyone feel comfortable. Lots of knowledge about dolphins would thoroughly recommend doing this trip with Temptation. 👏🙌 Well done guys.”

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13.Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary 1 or 2-Person Kayak Rental

Discover Adelaide's Dolphin Sanctuary with a flexible kayak rental. Search for dolphins, explore mangroves, and enjoy a personalized marine adventure.

★ 4.1

“Pleasant paddle up a mangrove creek. Arrived half hour early as requested only to be told to come back at start time. Intro, rules, and launch used half hour of 2 hour time. Limited area allowed to paddle coupled with short time means you are…”

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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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