Adelaide Dolphin Watching Cruise
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April 2026
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Your crew were fantastic and really did the best they could
Your crew were fantastic and really did the best they could. Unfortunately, dolphins were more interested in feeding than in us so it was frustrating for all. However, the few sightings I got were pretty amazing and made me wish I could have seen more! Kudos to your staff for their professionalism throughout.
Couldn’t fault the crew - Tim
Couldn’t fault the crew - Tim, Steve and Andro. All lovely fellas, friendly and very happy to answer any questions, all very knowledgeable. The weather was awesome, and we saw lots and. Lots of beautiful Dolphins. This was my 3rd dolphin cruise with Temptation and the best! Thank you to all involved.
What you can expect
Head out on the waters of Adelaide for a once in a lifetime encounter on this 3.5 hour cruise where you don't go to the dolphins, the dolphins come to you! This 3.5 hour cruise will get you up close to these incredibly intelligent animals as they play in the waters surrounding the boat. On board a 58ft sailing catamaran launching from Holdfast Shores Marina, you'll head into the water to witness these creatures in their natural environment.
In addition to the dolphins, this cruise will also let you see a selection of other marine life including sea birds and fish that live in the are. This cruise does not operate between the months of April and August however it operates daily from November to April and every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday during September and October with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Cruises depart from 8am at the Glenelg Marina to return around 12.15pm and the operator provides guests with a no dolphin sighting full refund policy.
Don't forget to bring your camera - this will be an experience you'll want to relive forever! Tick an essential item off your bucket list - book an Adelaide dolphin cruise online today.
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What you need to know
- 3.5 Hour Dolphin Watching Cruise
- Expert crew commentary
- Watch the pod interact and play
- Hotel transfers
- Public transport from Adelaide. Take the City to Glenelg Tram (approx 20 minutes)
- Swim with dolphins
- Watch wild dolphins frolic around the vessel
- Experience a great 3.5 hour cruise departing just 15 minutes from Adelaide CBD
- Spot marine life and sea birds
- Professional crew will keep you informed and safe
- Cruises depart at 8am
- Does not operate Christmas Day and New Years Day
- Please allow 3.5 hours for this experience
- Tours depart from 10 Holdfast Promenade, Glenelg at 8am. Please arrive at 7.45am for check-in
- If taking public transport, catch the City to Glenelg Tram, it takes approximately 20 minutes
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- If no dolphins are spotted, you will receive a full refund on your cruise
- Prices are subject to change during peak season
- Children must be 9 years and older to participate in the swim. No age restrictions for watching. Children 2 years and under are free of charge
- A minimum of 6 passengers must be booked on for the tour to go ahead
- Maximum numbers on vessel is 50 passengers
- Maximum number of swimmers is 25 swimmers
- Bookings of 5 or less passengers – Cancellations made less than 24 hrs prior to the scheduled departure date or failure to show are not eligible for a refund or to reschedule.
- Bookings of 6 or more passengers – Cancellations made within 24 hrs – 7 days of departure date will be charged a $20.00 per person cancellation fee.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
I went on the wild dolphin swim/cruise
I went on the wild dolphin swim/cruise! This was such an awesome and beautiful experience!!!! Surprised my friend with tickets for her and I to go for her birthday/Australia day. This was even more incredible than I could have imagined. There was so much dolphin activity and they swam up so close to me almost touching me. Saw a few different breeds of dolphin with different colours and even had a mum and baby dolphin swim together underneath me. At the end, we got to watch a video, which I didn't even know we were being recorded! This made my experience so much better as I was able to purchase a USB and take home amazing clear videos and photos which show me pointing and getting excited as a group of about 5-6 dolphins come right up to us and swim with us! I can't wait to do this again, as my other friends are all in awe over the footage and want to experience the same!
Review for Cruise and Swim with Wild Dolphins
Fantastic experience
Fantastic experience! I would give 10 stars if I could. It was super fun & very informative as we were shown major landmarks along the way such as Taronga Zoo, Point Piper mansions, Kirribilli House, Shark Island, Rose Bay and many more. Expect to get wet.
Review for Cruise and Swim with Wild Dolphins
Thanks for giving us an unforgettable moment
Thanks for giving us an unforgettable moment! It's really really exciting, fantastic and wonderful. Once 1st dropped to the sea, I felt a little bit scared for the wave. It went away when the dolphins were explored. Nevertheless, I and my wife missed the other dolphin swim tour at Kangaroo Island last Tuesday due to bad weather condition, we're able to obtain such an exciting experience at all. Your team was quite professional and excellent during the trip. We hope to join again in the future and highly recommend to our friends.
Review for Cruise and Swim with Wild Dolphins