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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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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

“It was a lovely experience. The commentary was very informative and the insightful. We did not see the dolphins but it was a wonderful experience.”

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7.Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

Explore Adelaide’s Port River dolphins and historic shipwrecks on a guided kayak tour. Perfect for nature lovers and curious explorers alike.

★ 5.0

“It was a special gift to my partner for Mothers Day as she has wanted to kayak again. An Autumn sunny day and no wind was was warm a perfect start. The Tour Guides are exceptional making everyone feel comfortable and informative. We got to…”

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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

“It was amazing. Neon, the Dolphin with the whistling blowhole. So cute! Loved the Mangrove Trees excursion. The guides were fun but also knowledgeable. Highly recommend it.”

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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

“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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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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