Sydney · DOLPHIN WATCHING
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These 15 dolphin watching tours cover the clearest choices for a Sydney day — compare route, duration, price and the detail that changes the experience.
Sail Nelson Bay’s harbour for 90 minutes to spot wild bottlenose dolphins, hear live captain commentary, and try the boom net.
“We absolutely loved it. Unfortunately due to recent storms the water was very dirty. We still saw lots of dolphins. The captain was awesome. The crew were great. Highly recommended to any and all. Great value for money.”
A 1.5-hour Port Stephens dolphin cruise from Nelson Bay with a guided search for wild bottlenose dolphins and a fun boom-net ride.
“This was an amazing cruise, and the experienced captain brought us to dolphin water habitats to introduce a lot of harvest knowledge.”
Jervis Bay day tour from Sydney with a dolphin-watching cruise, Hyams Beach white sand, and Cave Beach kangaroos in a small group.
“The activities were all worth it! There was beautiful scenery throughout the day, and we were able to see several dolphins and kangaroos up close in the wild. Our guide James was so friendly and made the day all the better with his infectious energy.”
A 1.5-hour Jervis Bay dolphin cruise from Huskisson, led by a local crew in the Marine Park, with warm tips and real wildlife expectations.
“Absolutely beautiful day for a cruise. Great staff and great to see some dolphins as we were coming back into dock.”
Port Stephens dolphins, koalas, and sandboarding from Sydney. A full-day 12-hour nature and adventure trip with lunch included.
“Our guide Gordon was the best full of facts about the local area and activities.”
Sydney day trip to Port Stephens with dolphin cruise, koala sanctuary, Stockton sandboarding, and 4WD on Birubi Beach plus coach transfers.
“Gordon was professional and knowledgeable. Places were fun and the agency's planning was very considerate”
Huskisson dolphin cruise plus boom netting in Jervis Bay. Spot Bottlenose dolphins in marine-park waters and ride a safe boom net.
“Loved it.. we were a big group.. the boom net was an awesome experience for all my friends and family.. spotted so many dolphins, cudn't keep a count though. Enjoyed every bit.. thankyou!”
12-hour Jervis Bay trip from Sydney for wild dolphin spotting, Hyams Beach white sand, kangaroos at Cave Beach, plus time in Huskisson.
“Love it! The beaches were outstanding We saw a lot of Kangaroos The driver was excelent We had s great time”
Nelson Bay dolphin cruise on a 52-foot sailing catamaran with a free return guarantee, 360 views, and optional boom-net swim thrills.
“I enjoyed every bit of this cruise! The tour guide was explaining everything and giving us more information about that specific islands and beaches we saw. I will definitely do it again! I did this with my family and they absolutely loved it”
A 12-hour Port Stephens day trip from Sydney with a 4WD sand safari, sandboarding, and your choice of dolphin cruise or Mount Tomaree hike.
“It was great! Will definitely travel with them in future”
3-hour sailing catamaran whale and dolphin cruise from Port Stephens. Warm gear, tea, commentary, restroom, whale guarantee included.
“We saw a mother and baby whale. Both jumped out of the water. The crew was great and the overall experience was fantastic.”
1-hour Port Stephens dolphin watch on Envision with 360-degree views and live commentary. Crowd-free, $35, Shoal Bay to Jimmy’s Beach.
“We had a wonderful trip with Matt. Matt was friendly, positive, funny and accommodating. He was very calm natured and showed a deep level of respect for the dolphins. The trip was very informative about the area, Islands, Dolphins and other wildlife. Matt clearly loves what he does and knows his stuff. We saw lots of gorgeous dolphins at a distance that we felt comfortable with in a conservation focused way. This is something we care a lot about when booking trips and activities. The boat is in great condition and we felt safe throughout. The length of time felt perfect. A lovely , therapeutic morning at sea. Thank you…”
54-foot catamaran cruise from Nelson Bay to spot migrating humpback whales and dolphins, with tea and coffee included, 3 hours.
“It was a beautiful day to be out on the water. Whales were a little illusive today but we did see two. The commentary was great and very informative. Overall was a great experience. Thank you”
Port Stephens dolphin watching and sailing on a catamaran, choose wet or dry nets, hear Karen and Frank's tips, tea or coffee.
“Great excursion and very friendly staff!! The dolphins were great and being on the wet and dry nets was fun for the kids”
Port Stephens day trip from Sydney with a dolphin cruise, Stockton Dunes 4WD and sandboarding, plus beach time on Stockton Beach.
“We had gone on the tour on October 9th, but we had a terrible experience with the cruise. The 1 hour 30 minutes dolphin cruise was supposed to start at 1:30 PM but started 20 minutes late and the ship started to make way back to thRead more”
