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Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach

Adults and children of all ages love the Little Toot because of our “tug boat” shape and power, we create a huge wake that Dolphins …More

Clearwater, USA

4.9 (5,824)

Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach

Adults and children of all ages love the Little Toot because of our “tug boat” shape and power, we create a huge wake that Dolphins...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (5,824)

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$37

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea class vessels – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans that are the perfect viewing platform from both indoors and out. …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (5,459)

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea class vessels – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans that are the perfect viewing platform from both indoors and out....

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (5,459)

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$196

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Experience the best of Panama City Beach on this 3-hour Shell Island snorkel and dolphin cruise aboard a spacious sailing catamaran. This family-friendly adventure includes …More

Panama City Beach, USA

4.9 (5,050)

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Experience the best of Panama City Beach on this 3-hour Shell Island snorkel and dolphin cruise aboard a spacious sailing catamaran. This family-friendly adventure includes...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (5,050)

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$52

Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Hop aboard Salish Sea Eclipse – a high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamaran. This 95 passenger catamaran was engineered and built in Canada with the safety of …More

Victoria, Canada

4.9 (2,851)

Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Hop aboard Salish Sea Eclipse – a high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamaran. This 95 passenger catamaran was engineered and built in Canada with the safety of...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,851)

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$158

Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina

Eye-level whale watching (or summer time dolphin watching) onboard our low-to-water small group zodiac rafts. Native Hawaiian owned and voted Cool Shore Excursionss Traveler's Choice, …More

Maui, USA

4.9 (2,749)

Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina

Eye-level whale watching (or summer time dolphin watching) onboard our low-to-water small group zodiac rafts. Native Hawaiian owned and voted Cool Shore Excursionss Traveler's Choice,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,749)

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$85

Whale watching season is all year long in San Diego! Our team at Next Level Sailing provides the optimal experience with guides so experienced we …More

San Diego, USA

4.8 (2,470)

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

Whale watching season is all year long in San Diego! Our team at Next Level Sailing provides the optimal experience with guides so experienced we...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (2,470)

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$85

Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour Guaranteed or come again free

Why Choose Us for Your Manta Ray Night Snorkel? The strongest light power out of any operator…! Choose us if you want the most manta …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

4.8 (2,430)

Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour Guaranteed or come again free

Why Choose Us for Your Manta Ray Night Snorkel? The strongest light power out of any operator…! Choose us if you want the most manta...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (2,430)

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$25

Come and meet the locals—the flippered, furred and feathered kind—on this guided 3.5-hour or more whale watching cruise with Eagle Wing Tours at Victoria’s Fisherman’s …More

Vancouver Island, Canada

5.0 (2,266)

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

Come and meet the locals—the flippered, furred and feathered kind—on this guided 3.5-hour or more whale watching cruise with Eagle Wing Tours at Victoria’s Fisherman’s...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2,266)

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$154

Cabo San Lucas Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching

Witness the enormity & grace of giant Humpback Whales in their natural environment. Come and join us on our quest to find one of the …More

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

4.9 (2,119)

Cabo San Lucas Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching

Witness the enormity & grace of giant Humpback Whales in their natural environment. Come and join us on our quest to find one of the...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,119)

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$129

Dolphin Sunset Cruise in Panama City Beach on the "Island Time"

The Dolphin Watching & Sunset Sail is a 2 hour cruise aboard the Island Time Sailing Catamaran which departs from the Lagoon Pontoons Marina in …More

Panama City Beach, USA

4.9 (2,098)

Dolphin Sunset Cruise in Panama City Beach on the "Island Time"

The Dolphin Watching & Sunset Sail is a 2 hour cruise aboard the Island Time Sailing Catamaran which departs from the Lagoon Pontoons Marina in...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,098)

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$42

Cabo Whale Watching: Female Crew, Guaranteed Sightings, Photos

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching adventure in Los Cabos! Cruise aboard our 8-meter boat with a small group (max 14 guests) for a …More

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5.0 (1,972)

Cabo Whale Watching: Female Crew, Guaranteed Sightings, Photos

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching adventure in Los Cabos! Cruise aboard our 8-meter boat with a small group (max 14 guests) for a...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,972)

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$92

- Experience dolphins up close and in their natural environment - Fun for Families & Educational - Comfortable and completely shaded boat - Passionate local …More

Hilton Head Island, USA

4.9 (1,695)

Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise

- Experience dolphins up close and in their natural environment - Fun for Families & Educational - Comfortable and completely shaded boat - Passionate local...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,695)

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$40

Kauai: Na Pali Coast Super Raft Snorkel Adventure

Get ready for the ultimate Na Pali Coast adventure aboard the Kauai Voyager I or II, 37-foot custom-built Naiad Super Rafts designed for comfort, speed, …More

Kauai, USA

4.9 (1,675)

Kauai: Na Pali Coast Super Raft Snorkel Adventure

Get ready for the ultimate Na Pali Coast adventure aboard the Kauai Voyager I or II, 37-foot custom-built Naiad Super Rafts designed for comfort, speed,...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,675)

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$225

This Gulf Coast Dolphin Cruise is for individuals, families, small groups, large groups and of course the dolphin lover. Enjoy a 1 1/2-2 hour cruise …More

Orange Beach, USA

4.8 (1,645)

Alabama Gulf Coast Dolphin Cruise

This Gulf Coast Dolphin Cruise is for individuals, families, small groups, large groups and of course the dolphin lover. Enjoy a 1 1/2-2 hour cruise...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,645)

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$28

Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours

Hop on a cruise to Shell Key Island and see dolphins and other wildlife while snorkeling. At this pristine wildlife preserve, you'll get to snorkel and …More

St Petersburg, USA

4.9 (1,620)

Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours

Hop on a cruise to Shell Key Island and see dolphins and other wildlife while snorkeling. At this pristine wildlife preserve, you'll get to snorkel and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,620)

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$79

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

2 different snorkeling locations! Captain Cook Snorkel Tour to kealakekua bay. Fast, agile Zodiac navy boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

4.8 (1,579)

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

2 different snorkeling locations! Captain Cook Snorkel Tour to kealakekua bay. Fast, agile Zodiac navy boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,579)

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$69

3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

Our 20 passenger catamaran offers you and your loved ones a personal experience without the crowds. Elevated custom seats are sure to keep you at …More

Juneau, USA

5.0 (1,563)

3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

Our 20 passenger catamaran offers you and your loved ones a personal experience without the crowds. Elevated custom seats are sure to keep you at...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,563)

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$209

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on our 1.5-hour South Padre Island Dolphin Watch & Eco Tour aboard the Murphy’s Law! Cruise into the dolphins’ …More

South Padre Island, USA

4.9 (1,551)

1:00 PM Eco Tour and Dolphin Watch

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on our 1.5-hour South Padre Island Dolphin Watch & Eco Tour aboard the Murphy’s Law! Cruise into the dolphins’...

1 hour 30 minutes

4.9 (1,551)

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$19

Vancouver Whale Watch Large Zodiac Tour with Guide

While in Vancouver, don't miss the chance to take an open air Zodiac whale-watching tour and spot Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Porpoises, Seals, Eagles and …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.8 (1,542)

Vancouver Whale Watch Large Zodiac Tour with Guide

While in Vancouver, don't miss the chance to take an open air Zodiac whale-watching tour and spot Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Porpoises, Seals, Eagles and...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,542)

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$159

Alaska Whale Watching Cruise: 3 Hours on the Water

Our public tour on our brand new 49 passenger vessel! Meet our Guest Rep at your cruise ship dock and board our courtesy shuttle. Enjoy …More

Juneau, USA

5.0 (1,477)

Alaska Whale Watching Cruise: 3 Hours on the Water

Our public tour on our brand new 49 passenger vessel! Meet our Guest Rep at your cruise ship dock and board our courtesy shuttle. Enjoy...

4 hours 5 minutes

5.0 (1,477)

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$159

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