The 2 Best Dolphin Watching Trips Around the World

1.Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · 1 to 11 hours (approx.) Our pick

Ride Charleston Harbor’s water taxi between Patriots Point, Aquarium Wharf, Waterfront Park, and Charleston Harbor Resort. Your pass includes the dolphin cruise, and you can stay aboard or hop off to explore museums, the aquarium, and downtown sights. Dolphin sightings are frequent but not guaranteed.

“Absolutely loved the Charleston Water Taxi experience! The ride was smooth, relaxing, and the views were stunning. We were thrilled to spot dolphins up close—such a magical and unexpected treat! The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Charleston—it’s a fun, affordable, and scenic way to explore the city by water. 🐬⛴️🌊”

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2.Dolphin Adventure: Fast Boat Dolphin Watching in Mallorca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Best value

Set out from Port d’Alcudia aboard AUBARCA, a new 2025 high-speed boat built for dolphin watching. You’ll spend up to an hour reaching the open sea, then about 20 to 40 minutes watching dolphins in the wild. Bar, toilets, panoramic views, and an optional sangria upgrade are available.

“Cancelled on planned day because of bad weather, they booked us for the next day. There were dolphins.”

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