Category Dolphin Sanctuary & Kayak Tours

Adelaide · DOLPHIN SANCTUARY & KAYAK TOURS

The 15 Best Dolphin & Kayak Tours in Adelaide

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The Port River holds a resident dolphin pod twenty minutes from the CBD, and a kayak sits low enough to meet them almost at eye level. These are the best dolphin and kayak tours in Adelaide: which paddle the quiet mangroves, which head out past the ships’ graveyard, how likely a sighting is on each, and which suit first-time paddlers over old hands.

Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour - The 10,000-year-old mangroves: where the ecosystem does the talking

1.Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 560 reviews · 3 hours · from $55Our pick

Paddle Port Adelaide’s mangrove creeks with a marine biologist guide, with chances to see dolphins, birds, and shipwrecks on a 3-hour tour.

“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 take photos along the way. 3 hours fly by!”

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Adelaide: 4-Hour Swimming with Dolphins Experience

Adelaide: 4-Hour Swimming with Dolphins Experience - The Cruise and Dolphin Search: Plan for Waiting (It’s Worth It)

2.4-Hour Swimming with Dolphins Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 439 reviews · 3h 30m · from $105

Swim with wild dolphins off Adelaide on Temptation’s 3.5-hour sailing catamaran. Snorkel, hear whistles, and enjoy Glenelg views.

“It was amazing! We saw 2 pods of dolphins are they were swimming so close by that you could touch them (in theory). We were divided into groups and every group went into the water at least 3 times”

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Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise - What the 90 minutes feels like on the water (and who it’s for)

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide - Your kayak kit: life jackets, paddles, and a waterproof bag

4.Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 355 reviews · from $56

Kayak Adelaide mangroves at the Dolphin Sanctuary with included gear, a waterproof bag, and a naturalist guide. Dolphins are wild, not guaranteed.

“Great experience with older kids and as a family! Didn't see any dolphins but still enjoyed it tremendously.”

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Adelaide: 4-Hour Guaranteed Wild Dolphin Watching Cruise

Adelaide: 4-Hour Guaranteed Wild Dolphin Watching Cruise - The Temptation catamaran ride: why the 58-foot size matters

90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise - Dolphins at the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary: how spotting works

6.90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 321 reviews · from $63

See wild dolphins, glide past Adelaide’s Ships’ Graveyard wrecks, and enjoy skipper-led commentary on a 90-minute Port River cruise.

“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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Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour - Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary: Mangroves, Birds, and the Real Dolphin Odds

7.Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $55Top rated

Paddle Port Adelaide mangroves for dolphin sightings and shipwreck relics, with a guided kayak lesson and small-group comfort.

“Pippa the tour guide was fantastic - so pleasant and informative. The guide itself was amazing! We managed to spot a couple of dolphins which was great to see. The shipwrecks were a sight to see also! Would definitely recommend the kayaking to anyone who loves nature!”

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Kangaroo Island – Swim with Dolphins/Seals/Coastal Snorkel

Kangaroo Island - Swim with Dolphins/Seals/Coastal Snorkel - Getting Ready: Penneshaw Check-In and Cold-Water Gear

8.Kangaroo Island – Swim with Dolphins/Seals/Coastal Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · from $139

Swim with wild dolphins or long-nosed seals on Kangaroo Island, plus a guided coastal snorkel from Penneshaw. Cold water, big payoff.

“It is no guarantee to swim with dolphins. They do make that clear. However they would have know the pod had babies and it is not allowed to get in with them. So it is left to be a swim with seals who also did not want to swim much . Crew was excellent and informative. Tour was disappointing for the cost”

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Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour - Meeting at Garden Island Boat Ramp (Gillman): How to Show Up Easy

9.Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

3-hour guided kayak through Adelaide’s Port River Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard. Mangroves, shipwrecks, birds, and possible dolphin pods.

“Beautiful day, easy to use kayak. Tyler and James were kind, informative and helpful. We saw 6 dolphins and I loved the Amazon mangroves. Thankyou for a fantastic morning.”

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Kangaroo Island: Dolphin, Seal, and Swimming Boat Tour

Kangaroo Island: Dolphin, Seal, and Swimming Boat Tour - Dolphin Pods on Their Terms: Swimming Depends on What the Day Brings

10.Kangaroo Island: Dolphin, Seal, and Swimming Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 133 reviews · 2 hours · from $138

Swim with wild dolphins or seals on a 2-hour Kangaroo Island boat tour from Penneshaw, with wetsuit gear and marine-life commentary.

“The coach is very patient to guide us how to swim in the ocean as we are both new learners, as we see the dolphins but cant swim along with them, they provide a refund for that activity.”

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Full Day Kayaking Tour in Coorong National Park

Full Day Kayaking Tour in Coorong National Park - The 9:00am start at Canoe the Coorong: a day with clear edges

11.Full Day Kayaking Tour in Coorong National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $39

Kayak the Coorong National Park with tea and lunch, a dune walk to the Southern Ocean, and a small-group paddle from Mundoo.

“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 as well. Would definitely recommend.”

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2-Hour Kayaking Experience in Barossa Valley

2-Hour Kayaking Experience in Barossa Valley - The shore-ready setup that saves your energy (and your time)

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayaking Tour

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayaking Tour - Gear and Launch Details at Adventure Kayaking SA

13.Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $39

Kayak Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary mangroves near Port Adelaide. 90 minutes with a guide, wildlife spotting, and gear included for $39.45.

“I did the hour and half one spend half the time getting ready to go in the water hardly any time in the water. Seen no dolphins and wasn’t worth the half an hour journey from Adelaide central. Instructions not great didn’t give much information and wasn’t helpful or that friendly wouldn’t bother.”

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Wild Dolphin Swim Cruise

Wild Dolphin Swim Cruise - Holdfast Shores Dolphin Watching: Why a Cruise Works Better Than a Spot

14.Wild Dolphin Swim Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews

Wild Dolphin Swim Cruise from Glenelg, Adelaide: 4-hour catamaran ride with marine biologists, Front and Back dolphin swims, wetsuits and masks included.

“We were so incredibly lucky with the dolphins - we were in the middle of a school of dolphins and saw lots of babies. The organization was fantastic, the guides super friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayak Tour

Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayak Tour - Meet-up, launch energy, and what you do first

15.Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 54 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Paddle Adelaide’s mangrove creeks in search of Port River Dolphins on a 90-minute, eco-friendly kayak tour for families and first-timers.

“Great experience, great for kids and adults, Keenan and Darla were fantastic. Overall we would do it again - remember water bottles and a hat”

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