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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

“I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I'm a 66yr old women with 2 prosthetic hips. I had wondered if this activity would be beyond me as it was of 3 hours duration. Paddy our guide was very good at setting the pace and chosing where to stop…”

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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

“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

“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”

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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

“We had an amazing time kayaking for the first time. The guide was very helpful showing us what to do. Even though we didn’t see dolphins, still would highly recommend as a great experience to do!”

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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

“We travel a lot so there aren't many "unique activities" left. But this is one - we really loved seeing the dolphins up close! We were very pleased that this is done in a way that seems like the dolphins have choice - they don't…”

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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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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

“This was a fabulous experience, we were lucky enough to find two pods of dolphins on our trip, their interaction with the boat was marvellous. The guides were well informed with dolphin facts and It is a “must do” activity especially for overseas guests. We…”

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