The 15 Best Dolphin Snorkeling Tours in the USA to Book

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time - Searching for dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,362 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57Our pick

Review of Island Time’s Shell Island catamaran cruise from Panama City Beach, with dolphins, snorkeling, paddleboards, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“We had the perfect time on Island Time! The two captains and bartender took the time to get to know us, were so helpful in spotting dolphins (easily over 100)! They slowed down and stopped so we could take videos/photos. Then spending time walking the beach on shell island was more beautiful than expected. My husband snorkeled and we found sand dollars and gorgeous shells. The music was relaxed but fun, the drink offerings were spot-on (go for the rum punch) and the 3 hours on the trip were some of the best spent on our entire trip!”

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Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

2.Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,687 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

See wild dolphins and sea turtles on an Oahu cruise with Waikiki pickup, snorkeling, lunch, hula, a water slide, kayaks, and paddle boards.

“This is the one! Don’t leave the island without doing this tour. Crew was amazing! We saw turtles, dolphins spinning whales flipping their tails. The team is dedicated to doing everything possible to make sure you see sea life! Tyler and Brendon are amazing fun committed to your existence!”

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Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

3.Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,523 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Review of St. Pete Beach’s 2-hour dolphin cruise to Shell Key, with wildlife, snorkeling, shelling, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Great experience. Noel was our guide, and he was super friendly. This tour is also kids friendly, so I will definitely be booking this tour again and will bring the kids!”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Ride a small Zodiac to Captain Cook Reef, explore sea caves, and snorkel clear Kealakekua Bay waters on this lively Kona tour.

“David and Danielle were awesome guides. Lots of nice “color commentary” on way back especially with some cool stops to see lava tubes, etc. Wear sun screen and if you have any motion sickness issues take your medicine prior. The boat ride to the bay is really fast and fun (a bit like a baby roller coaster). If you have flippers you might want to bring them for the snorkeling. Not needed but enhances getting around. We didn’t see any dolphins but you can’t schedule Mother Nature. All in all definitely worth it.”

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Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

5.Luxury Snorkel Cruise, Local Buffet with Whale & Dolphin Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,334 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Review of Oahu’s Luxury Snorkel Cruise from Ko Olina, with dolphins, whales, turtles, buffet lunch, drinks, gear, and Waikiki pickup.

“It was absolutely incredible. The crew was very nice and friendly. Communication was perfect and the whole experience was exactly what I wanted. My wife did feel a little seasick but they offered a medication before hand to help. Explanation for snorkeling and all equipment was excellent. Thank you all for the amazing experience”

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Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour – Eco Adventure

6.Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour – Eco Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Key West dolphin watch and snorkel tour review with honest advice on dolphins, shallow Gulf snorkeling, crew, value, and what to bring.

“Wonderful staff and fun trip. Of course, there is not guarantee that you will see the dolphins. We did not, but the snorkeling was good.”

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Ultimate 4 Hour Lanai Snorkel and Dolphin Encounter

7.Ultimate 4 Hour Lanai Snorkel and Dolphin Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 927 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

Review of Maui’s 4-hour Lanai snorkel tour, with dolphins, turtles, reef sharks, snacks, gear, whale season tips, and practical advice.

“Some of the info the guide told us was incorrect, but entertaining. The family enjoyed seeing sharks that staff coaxed out of a nook.”

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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

8.Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Review of Kona’s luxury catamaran snorkel cruise, with dolphin watching, meals, water toys, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“This was one of the highlights of our family trip! With a total of 17 people and kids ranging from 8 months to 20 years there was something for everyone! From the slide, jumping off the boat, paddle boards, noodles, and a mat to just float! The staff was absolutely amazing, the Captain was very informative and stopped every time she saw something in the water that was worth a pic or two! Shout out to Taylor, my boys enjoyed your stories of adventure and overall your kind nature and down to earth personality! We had so much fun, so thank you to all of your staff who were hands…”

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Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

9.Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 795 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $193

Review of Oahu’s small-group dolphin and snorkel safari, with spinner dolphins, turtles, seasonal whales, lunch, pickup, pricing, and tips.

“Great crew. Though we were picked up at our hotel painfully early (for us) at 5:30 am, it was well worth it. An hour drive to the marina where we were given coffee, access to bathrooms, life jackets, and all snorkeling gear you may want including wetsuits. We started out and within just a few minutes the captain was notified of a humpback whale sighting. It ended up being a mom and her calf who delighted us with baby breaches. Next up was snorkeling with 2 turtles. I stayed on the boat but one still came to greet me at the surface and even popped his head up. Finally we…”

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Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour

10.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 757 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Review of Key West’s three-hour dolphin and snorkeling cruise, with practical tips on wildlife, sunset timing, value, safety, and what to bring.

“our captain Charlie and Olivia were amazing!!! we had a great time and the drinks kept coming ✌️ we saw dolphins too. A must!!!!”

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Oahu: Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae

11.Dolphin Swim and Turtle Snorkel Excursion in Waianae

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 590 reviews · 3 hours · from $193

Review of Oahu’s Waianae dolphin and turtle snorkel tour, with wild dolphins, reefs, lunch, hotel transport, pricing, and practical tips.

“loved the tour guide and loved the experience me and my niece had”

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Biologist Owned & Operated: Dolphin Watching & Guided Snorkeling

12.Biologist Owned & Operated: Dolphin Watching & Guided Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Review of Key West’s small-group dolphin watch and guided snorkeling tour, with eco-minded crew, snacks, wildlife tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“A great and educational experience. Part of the crew was a marine biologist doing research on dolphins. The snorkeling was great fun as was the dolphin watching. We snorkeled a sponge garden which was active with sea life. The dolphins watching was great. The dolphins swam right up to the boat to check us out.”

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Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Sunset Cruise

13.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Review of Key West’s 3-hour dolphin, snorkeling, and sunset cruise, with practical tips on wildlife sightings, reef conditions, value, and comfort.

“the crew was great. they did theorie best to search for dolphins. the snorkling was alsof great.”

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Shallow Water Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching in Key West

14.Shallow Water Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching in Key West

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Review of Key West’s 4-hour dolphin-watching and shallow-water snorkeling cruise, with catamaran details, costs, food, tips, and drawbacks.

“Great way to spend the day. Unfortunately we didn’t see any dolphins because of the wind but the crew was great and we had a blast doing everything else”

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Snorkel & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour Aboard the Footloose

15.Snorkel & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour Aboard the Footloose

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Review of Panama City Beach’s Footloose tour, with Shell Island snorkeling, dolphin watching, drinks, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“Our family (4 teenagers included) took the morning tour and we all enjoyed the boat ride, watching the dolphins, and snorkeling! Both captains were terrific and helped point out the dolphins and taught us some quick lessons to make our snorkeling experience better!”

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