DRINKS INCLUDED · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Good dolphin cruises with drinks fill their weekend slots weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once the first round is poured.
Sail Aruba’s coast aboard The Dolphin for two snorkel stops at the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay. Guides such as Olga, John, and the onboard crew share local stories, while you enjoy wraps, fruit, an open bar, a rope swing, and a spinning water slide.
“Whole Lotta fun! Catamaran beautiful. Snorkeling, swing and slide were great!! Drinks were good! Had a ball!”
Sail from Los Gigantes with a multilingual guide in search of dolphins and pilot whales, then swim below the Masca cliffs. The 3-hour option adds chicken and vegetable paella, fruit, drinks, and a playful trapeze jump into the Atlantic. Wildlife sightings depend on sea conditions.
“Friendly guides, excellent views. We saw pilot whales and spotted dolphins together, they came very close to the boats and we got to see them so clearly. The views of the cliffs were stunning and the swim stop was a lot of fun. I took my dad along as he's never done an experience like this and he enjoyed it a lot. The guides on the experience was very funny, joking around with us a lot and made us all smile.”
Spend seven hours on a pirate-themed boat from Kumköy Beach, cruising past Side’s port and Apollo Temple, swimming where the Manavgat River meets the sea, and stopping near Dolphin Island. Lunch, soft drinks, hotel transfers, music, and a foam party are included. Dolphins are possible, not promised.
“everything was amazing, great value, great experience and fun. we just wish we'd seen dolphins!”
Set out from Morro Jable on a fast boat with a maximum of 50 people, searching for dolphins, pilot whales, turtles, and other marine life. Your crew may include guides such as Miguel, Elisa, Nino, or Luca. Drinks are offered, and the trip usually includes a swim in Jandía Bay.
“Well organised and fun. Staff are friendly and helpful. We were reminded that dolphins are wild animals and there are no guaranteed viewings. But we saw amazing pilot whales and Atlantic dolphins!!”
Cruise from Estepona with a qualified skipper and a friendly crew, watching for wild dolphins from a cushioned boat. You get one drink, snacks, music, sea views, and a possible swim stop. Small shared trips and private bookings are available, with dolphin sightings never guaranteed.
“Wonderful couple of hours sunbathing on the boat, lovely swim in the sea. Didn’t see any dolphins but we didn’t mind. 2 drinks would have been better value”
Join Sandra boat from Medulin for a three-hour sunset cruise around Kamenjak. You will search for dolphins, see Porer lighthouse, enjoy fish, tuna, meat, or vegetarian dinner, and keep drinks coming. The crew speaks five languages, with music, toilets, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair access on board.
“We had a wonderful time on the Sandra boat cruise.. The boat trip was amazing, and the captain was able to locate the school of dolphins to make the trip extra special. All staff were friendly, especially Laura who made sure we were well looked after with drink and food. !! The food was gorgeous, and we even ended up having seconds!.. Well worth the value for money, and thank you all for a beautiful experience !.. Shout out to the lovely German family we shared the front of the boat with !.”
Sail from Medulin at 5:30 pm toward Kamenjak National Park and Porer Lighthouse. Enjoy an aperitif, sunset views, dinner, beer, wine, water, juice, and onboard Wi-Fi while the crew searches for dolphins. The boat carries up to 50 people, so expect a lively group setting rather than a quiet wildlife cruise.
“2,5 Stunden anstatt drei Stunden. Auf höfliche Nachfrage wurden wir äußerst frech angegangen. Essen entsprach nicht den vorher gezeigten Fotos. Keinerlei Beilage. Es gab Fleisch mit Brot. Tische waren schmutzig.”
Sail from Puerto Colón with a maximum of 11 passengers, search for pilot whales and dolphins, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. Captains such as Guy, Alex, Dani, and Maximilian are praised for their care and wildlife knowledge. Drinks, a sandwich, snacks, and a glass of sparkling wine are included.
“Really nice and relaxing trip on a sail boat. We didn’t sail at all but motored out and saw some pilot whales. The whales got incredibly close and we enjoyed watching them. A small sandwich and variety of drinks was provided. We had the opportunity to get into the water but felt it was a little too chilly for us. The boat comfortably fit the 6 adults and 2 children in our group. It was a beautiful day on the water.”
Join Captain Manuel and his crew aboard the Intrépido for a relaxed two-hour sail from Estepona marina. Search for dolphins, enjoy a beer, wine, or soft drink, and swim in the Mediterranean if conditions are safe. The small-group feel, coastal views, and friendly hosts make the boat ride worthwhile even when dolphins stay out of sight.
“The trip was brilliant as we found so many Dolphins. We were so fortunate as it is not always possible.”
Join a small sailing trip from Puerto Banús, capped at 12 people, with a crew-led search for dolphins in the open sea. Depending on conditions, you may swim or paddleboard, while drinks and snacks are served aboard. Captains including Juan, Alberto, Toni, and Victor have earned praise for friendly, attentive service.
“Roberto our Captain was great! Very friendly and told us all there was to know for the trip. The boat was amazing and jumping in the middle of the sea was an experience!!! Recommend!”
Join Waitukubuli Adventure Tour Co. from Roseau for a three-hour search through Dominica’s Sperm Whale Sanctuary. Captains such as Jeff, Beans, Michael, and Dwayne use local experience and a hydrophone to find whales and dolphins. Expect a small, open boat, ocean spray, and close wildlife viewing.
“Our guide Dwayne has grown up on the water and is familiar with the whales and was able to get us to an area where 7 sperm whales were. He was a wealth of information.”
Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Dolphin House for a chance to swim near dolphins and snorkel coral reefs. Your captain controls the pace, drinks and gear are supplied, and guide Snoopy has earned praise for his friendly service. Extra fees apply for the park and distant resort transfers.
“An absolutely amazing experience and the guide was amazing too. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.”
Join Tajana & Zlatni Rat Excursions for a three-hour evening cruise from Medulin. You will watch for wild dolphins, pass Cape Kamenjak and Porer Lighthouse, then enjoy grilled fish, meat, or vegetarian food with unlimited beer, wine, juice, and water.
Join a shared or private 90-minute speedboat tour from Rovinj, limited to 10 people. Skippers such as Loris and Nikola seek dolphins away from crowded boats, switch off the engine nearby, serve drinks, and return past the old town at sunset.
“It was great doing a small boat trip and our guide was relaxed and friendly but most importantly he was respectful of the dolphins, keeping a good distance but close enough for us to have a wonderful experience of seeing them. We had a magical evening.”
Spend about four hours off Punta Cana on a party boat with snorkeling gear, slides, a natural ocean pool, distant dolphin views, music, dancing, and an open bar. Pickup is offered, and groups of more than 30 may request a private boat at no extra cost.
“Never got picked up from my resort emailed driver several times and was told he was in the lobby waiting which he was not”
A deck, a crawl, a long lunch or a door with a list.
