Dolphin Cruises with a Meal Worldwide: the 11 Best Tables Afloat

1.Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,573 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $59Our pick

From Puerto Colón, cruise Tenerife’s southwest coast with a multilingual guide in search of pilot whales and dolphins. Choose a three-hour sail to Diego Hernández Bay or a 4.5-hour route toward Masca and Los Gigantes. Lunch, drinks, a swim stop, and 16 underwater viewing windows are included.

“Beautiful surroundings, flying fish and lots of pilot whales. We stopped for a swim and then lunch. A great day.”

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2.Brijuni Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 764 reviews · from $62

Spend three hours aboard the Europa boat cruising from Pula toward Brijuni National Park. A multilingual guide, often including Laura, shares local details while you enjoy grilled mackerel, chicken, or vegetables, unlimited drinks, sunset views, and a chance to spot dolphins.

“This activity was great! The staff onboard were super friendly and accommodating. We got to see a beautiful sunset and dolphins in the sea. The dinner was great and the unlimited drinks were a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this if you are around Pula”

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3.Brijuni National Park Sunset, Dolphins & Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 607 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Sail from Pula on a traditional wooden boat into Brijuni National Park. Watch for wild dolphins, enjoy sunset over the Adriatic, and choose mackerel, chicken, or a vegetarian dinner. Water, orange juice, and white wine are included. Bring a jacket for the open sea.

“The cruise was super. It is a gentle boat ride, they work hard to find the dolphins which they managed and it was beautiful watching them move in and out of the water as they swam. The food was lovely and complimentary wine and soft drinks were available for the entire journey. The Ulika crew were very helpful and the captain’s comments regarding the surrounding areas, islands and buildings were interesting and informative. This is a trip that I would definitely do again and 100% recommend for people to do!”

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4.Los Gigantes: Whales and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 569 reviews · from $74

Join captain Antonio from MPC Yacht Charter for a three-hour cruise from Los Gigantes. Look for pilot whales, bottlenose dolphins, turtles, and seasonal whales, then swim or snorkel beneath the 600-meter cliffs. The small-group boat serves cold tapas, fruit, drinks, and lunch.

“This was a very enjoyable experience for my family. We were 7 people of all different ages and enjoyed it very much. The host was very accommodating and professional, and was a good guide. The snack assortment was very good as well. Overall a 10/10 experience. Beautiful views. We also saw a neighboring pirate ship with friendly people aboard. :) The only criticism we have is that the kids would have liked to have more time in the water (it was only about ~10 minutes of swimming)”

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5.National Park Brijuni Dolphin Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 423 reviews · from $67

You sail from Pula along the coast toward Fažana and Brijuni National Park, watching for dolphins with binoculars and a visual route map. Guides speak several languages, and host Larissa has earned praise for her friendly care. Dinner, white wine, water, Coca-Cola, and Fanta are included.

“It was really great boat tour! We saw many dolphins and had tasty dinner onboard with drinks included. Guide told us about places we saw on the way. Lovely!”

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6.Dolphin Watching Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 351 reviews · from $65

Join Orion Travel’s boat Ariete in Pula for a three-hour sunset cruise toward Brijuni National Park. You’ll watch for dolphins, enjoy fish, meat, or vegetarian dinner with unlimited wine, water, and soft drinks, then return past Pula’s illuminated waterfront.

“This is our 2nd year in a row doing this trip and both have been different, despite being the same! Dolphins were seen both times, though that is purely down to if they are wanting to show themselves. This time around the display was better than ever! Last year's sunset was stunning, this year we had a bit of cloud though the sky was still really pretty to see. Boat staff and food still very good, just like last time. For a 3 hour trip, it is enjoyable and good value for money.”

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7.Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise & Lunch – Brisbane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · from $192

Cruise from Brisbane to Moreton Island aboard the Spirit of Mulgumpin for guided snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, a tropical buffet with local prawns, beach time, paddleboarding, and a wildlife cruise. Caroline and the crew lead the water activities, while dolphins, turtles, and dugongs may appear along the way.

“The only good time for this tour was the time we were let go on the beach. The wreck dive was too dangerous with the waves and the current. It does not say that once you go snorkeling you are committed to 35 to 45 minutes. My wife can only do 20 minutes at most. We did not see any dolphin. If the Captain sees dolphins, then he stops and try to show them, so you may get lucky. Again the advertisement makes it sound that part of the tour is to look for dolphins which is a lie. We should have been dropped off on the main vessel from…”

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8.Brijuni Dolphins Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 196 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Join the Arena boat from Pula for a three-hour evening cruise beside Brijuni National Park. You’ll have an Istrian dinner, unlimited wine, juice, and water, plus views of Pula, sunset colors, and a chance to see dolphins in the wild. Crew support is available in four languages.

“Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Tour, Delphine gesichtet, Essen war auch sehr gut. Wir hatten sowohl Makrele wie auch Rinderburger (je 2 Stück auf dem Teller) mit Krautsalat und frischem Gebäck. Auf diesem Boot könnte man auf zwei Ebenen sitzen. Sollte es einem etwas kühl werden, dann hat man die Möglichkeit sich Inder Kabine zu verkriechen, so hat man es gemütlich und warm.”

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9.Side Dolphin Island Boat Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 186 reviews · 7 hours · from $28Best value

Spend seven hours from Side sailing the Mediterranean on a double-deck boat with swim stops, lunch, soft drinks, music, and a foam party. Dolphin sightings near Dolphin Island are possible but not guaranteed. Pickup is usually at your hotel’s main entrance, with English and Russian support.

“Vervoer naar de boot toe was goed. De boottocht viel tegen, waren lang onderweg. Waarbij 2 stops al op dezelfde plek waren, we hadden graag meer gezien. Staat inclusief soft drinks, echter zijn dit enkele soorten en valt bijvoorbeeld ijsthee erbuiten.”

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10.Preveza: Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 162 reviews · 5 hours · from $70Top rated

Spend five hours aboard a traditional boat from Preveza, watching bottlenose dolphins and possibly sea turtles near the fish farms. Guides such as Alexandra and Anastasia explain the gulf, fishing, and wildlife before a swim stop and freshly cooked Greek lunch with drinks.

“We absolutely loved the cruise! The food was freshly prepared and so so tasty, the wine was also great, the captain and Co-captain, and the lady preparing lunch were nice and hospitable with a great sense of humor! We had the loveliest time, thank you so much!”

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11.Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Dinner – Medulin Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 157 reviews · from $45

Set sail from Medulin Harbour for a 3-hour sunset cruise through the archipelago. You will pass Cape Kamenjak and Porer Lighthouse, watch for wild dolphins, and enjoy freshly prepared fish, meat, or vegetarian food with unlimited wine, beer, water, and juice.

“That was amazing journey. Unfortunately we didn't saw any dolphins, but the service, food and views deserve 5 stars”

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