WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING SAILS

15 Whale and Dolphin Sails Around the World

84 sailings  ·  from $20 a head

Under sail the engine is off, which is the argument for doing this on a boat that can switch it off. These 15 trips are compared on season, what is resident rather than migratory, and how long the boat stays out looking.

Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar - Second stop: Boca Catalina Bay
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Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

1.Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,291 reviews · from $69Our pick

Sail from the Hyatt Regency with Delphi Watersports aboard The Dolphin for three hours. Snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay, then enjoy a rope swing, spinning slide, wraps, fruit, music, and drinks. The crew, including names such as Frederick, Oscar, Rio, Jay, and Brandon, keeps the outing friendly and active.

“Great trip! Just wish we could have had more time at the ship wreck. So much fun! The swing and slide were a great touch!”

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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT - What happens at the dock before departure
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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

2.Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,100 reviews · from $119Top rated

Sail from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove aboard the 54-foot VI Cat to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island. You’ll get snorkel gear, guidance from the crew, and time to see green turtles, coral, and tropical fish. Captain Serena, Captain Dave, Tim, Isaac, Sam, Anders, Adrien, and Nick are among the crew members praised for their care and good humor.

“Great Experience! The crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend this to anyone!! I would do it again”

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Tenerife: Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat - Looking for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles
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Tenerife: Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat

3.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,040 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Sail from Los Gigantes with Third Element S.L. on a three-hour cruise limited to 10 people. Guides including David, Jamie, and Eileen share local wildlife knowledge in several languages while you look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds. The trip includes fruit, sandwiches, drinks, snorkeling gear, and a swim stop beneath the cliffs.

“Love the experience ,I really enjoy everything ,they was on time ,food and drinks excellent ,specially the Cava ,,the 3 guides was amazing with a lot of knowledge of the water life ,I recommend a 100 % to everyone”

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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran - The Hawea Catamaran and the Sailing Return
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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

4.Waikiki Turtle Snorkel and Sail on Hawea Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Meet at the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue for a 2.5-hour catamaran trip to Turtle Canyon. The crew provides snorkel gear and guides you to turtles, tropical fish, reefs, octopus, and starfish. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with snacks, drinks, and a sailing ride along Waikiki included.

“The crew made this an awesome, safe, and fun experience! The bar onboard was a great bonus after snorkeling :-)”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip - Watching for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

5.Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,325 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Sail from Funchal Marina toward Cabo Girão on a small yacht with a captain, crew, and live guide in English or Portuguese. Look for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles up to three miles offshore, then swim or snorkel near Madeira’s highest sea cliff. Guides such as Bruno and Joseph add local insight, while drinks are included.

“Wonderful tour with great guides! The tour was amazing, it was a beautiful sailing boat with enough space for everyone, a small group of roughly 15 people, the guides were very attentive, gave good instructions, shared information about the animals and took a lot of time and patience to find wildlife. We were lucky enough to see both dolphins and whales. We enjoyed the swimming stop and a free glass of wine on the way back. Overall an amazing experience!”

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Fuerteventura: Sailing with Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching - Sailing south with the engine off
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Fuerteventura: Sailing with Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching

6.Sailing with Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,083 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $104

Sail Fuerteventura’s southern coast with skippers such as Younes and Carlos, watching for dolphins, pilot whales, and rays. You’ll stop to swim and snorkel, then enjoy local meats, cheese, fruit, bread, and drinks on deck. The boat usually carries a small group, though wildlife sightings and swim time depend on sea conditions.

“It was absolutely fantastic, excellent from start to finish”

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Marbella: Sailing & Dolphin Watching with Snacks and Drinks - Sailing along the Marbella coast
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Marbella: Sailing & Dolphin Watching with Snacks and Drinks

7.Sailing & Dolphin Watching with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,062 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $71

Sail from Puerto Banús on a shared or private 12 to 14 meter boat with an English or Spanish speaking captain. Look for dolphins and tuna, enjoy water, soft drinks, beer, wine, cava, and snacks, and take in views toward Marbella, Gibraltar, and Africa. Captains including Agustin, Vinny, Juan, and Tony are praised for friendly service.

“A perfect outing- with dolphins! We did the 4pm tour with captain Tony on the Mistral sailboat, which was clean and well maintained. Tony did a great job of safely taking us up and down the coast while socializing and serving drinks + snacks. And we saw plenty of dolphins- not just one but many sightings over the course of the afternoon. A perfect outing. Thank you, Tony!”

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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure - Turtles, fish, and the luck of the day
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Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

8.Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Sail from Kewalo Harbor to Turtle Canyon for a guided family snorkel with provided gear, certified lifeguards, and a secured raft for children and beginners. You may see turtles, tropical fish, starfish, octopuses, dolphins, or even a monk seal. The first drink from the premium bar is included.

“Such a great experience even with 2 kids.We saw 2 turtles and tons of fish. Everyone who worked the boat was very knowledgeable and sweet. One even swam down and brought up a sea urchin for my son to hold. Great adventure!!”

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Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran - Boarding a 52-foot catamaran
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Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran

9.Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 709 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Sail the Gulf of Mexico from Panama City Beach aboard the 52-foot Privateer catamaran for about two hours. You get one drink, tropical music, sunset views, and a chance to spot dolphins, deer, and sometimes sea turtles. Captain Mike, Lamar, Chelsea, Teagan, Jess, and Jeff are among the crew members you may meet, depending on the evening.

“The captain and crew were really hospital and lively. I enjoyed the dolphins and energy during the cruise. The sunset was beautiful and calming.”

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Key West Sunset Sail: Dolphin Watching, Wine, and Tapas - Passing Mallory Square and Key West’s western shore
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Key West Sunset Sail: Dolphin Watching, Wine, and Tapas

10.Key West Sunset Sail: Dolphin Watching, Wine, and Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 699 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Sail from Key West’s Historic Seaport on a catamaran with Captain Daniel, John, Jordan, Gracie, and other rotating crew members. Look for wild dolphins, pass Mallory Square, Fort Zachary Taylor, and Sunset Key, then settle in for sunset with wine, champagne, beer, and tapas including shrimp cocktail. Dolphin sightings and sailing under wind are not guaranteed.

“Best couple hours during our entire vacation. Sunset, dolphin, drinks, snacks, romantic,, picture perfect.”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Tour – Los Gigantes (3H) - Watching whales and dolphins in the Teno-Rasca Marine Reserve
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Tour – Los Gigantes (3H)

11.Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Tour – Los Gigantes (3H)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 691 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Sail from Los Gigantes aboard the 14-meter El Mojo Picón with skipper Antonio or Francesco. In three hours, you may see pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and fish in the Teno-Rasca Marine Reserve, then swim or snorkel beside the cliffs. Small groups, snacks, drinks, and gear are included.

“This was one of our highlights during out trip! So perfect.”

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Waikiki Beach: Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing on Hāwea - Hāwea, a catamaran built for the job
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Waikiki Beach: Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing on Hāwea

12.Waikiki Beach: Turtle Snorkeling and Sailing on Hāwea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 656 reviews · 2h 30m · from $84

Board Hāwea behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue for a 2.5-hour Turtle Canyon trip. You’ll snorkel with green sea turtles and reef fish, then sail along Waikiki with Diamond Head views. The crew provides gear, safety help, non-alcoholic drinks, and morning cold brew with Anahola Granola.

“Wonderful crew made for a very relaxing and exciting time snorkelling. Felt safe and saw plenty of fish and luckily had a large turtle surface right next to us and watched young ones being cleaned by the local fish. Great time and worth the money. Highly recommended.”

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Tenerife: Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling - Meeting the Roulette at Puerto Colón
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Tenerife: Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling

13.Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Join Roulette Charters at Puerto Colón for three hours aboard a 12-meter sailboat with Captain Salvador and a small crew. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, then swim and snorkel in a sheltered bay. Sandwiches, cake, snacks, and drinks are included, with space for only 10 participants.

“This trip was fantastic, the skipper and mate were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and really went out of their way to make you feel welcome. we chose a smaller boat as we have watched dolphins on larger boats in other parts of the world bit the smaller boat made it worthwhile as we're able to get close to the dolphins and there were no other boats in the vicinity. we saw numerous dolphins invlcluding calves right alongside the vessel. despite other reviews I have read the food was fine for a 3hr trip ham and tomato on a good baguette and carrot cake which was more than adequate. Drinks were continually…”

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Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran - Checking in at the Hyatt Regency beach
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Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran

14.Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 649 reviews · from $59

Join Delphi Watersports for a two-hour sunset sail aboard the 45-foot Dolphin catamaran. Check in with Olga or Jhon at the Hyatt Regency towel hut, then board by shuttle boat. Expect Caribbean music, an open bar, light snacks, a swim stop with rope swing and waterslide, and a return after sunset.

“This sunset cruise aboard The Dolphin Catamaran was such a fun and memorable experience! The open bar had great mixed drink options, and the vibe on board was super friendly—everyone was having a good time. They did offer light finger foods, but unfortunately there weren’t any vegan options, so we couldn’t enjoy the snacks. It would’ve been nice to have at least one plant-based choice. The best part for us was the stop during the cruise where we got to go down the slide and use the rope swing. That was definitely the highlight and made the whole trip even more special. The sunset views were stunning, the atmosphere was…”

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Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor - What the non-narrated format really means
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Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

15.Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 620 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Spend 90 minutes aboard the 84-foot Schooner Pride, a real sailing ship that uses wind power when conditions allow. The crew raises the sails, answers questions, and may let you help with the lines. Look for dolphins, Fort Sumter, the USS Yorktown, the Battery, and the Ravenel Bridge. Snacks are welcome, but drinks must be purchased on board.

“It was so fun! They really give you the experience you signed up for. We saw dolphins and they provided drinks and a few snacks as well.”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Sailing Boat with Drinks, Snacks and Swimming Time - Three hours along Tenerife’s south coast
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