Whale Watching and Snorkel Trips Worldwide: Our Top 11

1.From Morro Jable: Dolphin and Whale Watching and Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,687 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $61Our pick

From Morro Jable, take a lively speedboat ride along Fuerteventura’s coast with guides such as Mauricio, Cesar, and Cristina. Search for dolphins and pilot whales, then stop for 30 minutes of snorkeling among fish. Pickup and return transport from southern resorts are included.

“Great fun, didn’t get to see whales or dolphins but the speed boat ride was fantastic. The captain was hilarious and stopped for a swim too. Overall was a great few hours”

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

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

Sail from Ko Olina aboard the 61-foot Kai OliOli catamaran. Your captain and crew search for dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, turtles, and flying fish before stopping for guided snorkeling. Gear, showers, a Hawaiian buffet, drinks, and optional Waikiki pickup are included.

“There is no snorkeling, we didn’t see any whales or dolphins. We were very disappointed. I would not recommend this trip.”

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3.La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,066 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $259Top rated

Travel from Los Cabos to La Paz, board a panga, and swim near seasonal whale sharks with guides such as Mario, Joe, or Juan. Wetsuits, snorkel gear, drinks, lunch, and hotel transport are included. Plan on an early start, a long day, and possible weather or wildlife cancellations.

“Mario was wonderful! i was struggling with the current and trying to keep up with the whale shark and Mario literally held my hand and guided me.”

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4.2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 940 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

From Puerto del Morro Jable, join a small speedboat trip with up to 10 participants, or a maximum of 12 overall. Captain Maurizio and the crew search for dolphins and whales, then stop for 30 minutes of snorkeling. Expect music, cold drinks, sea spray, and a fast ride.

“We saw dolphins and it was absolutely magical! It’s a small boat so we were so close to the water and dolphins it was really really special. Pick up good, they messaged the day before to say what time we would be picked up, great communication and made things stress free for us. Captain was so lovely and smiley and obviously loves his job.”

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5.Tenerife: Sailboat Tour Whale Watching Food and Snorkeling

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

Spend three hours aboard the 12-meter Roulette with a small crew and no more than 10 passengers. Salvador and his team look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. Expect sandwiches, cake, snacks, and drinks including cava, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“We had a great time! A beautiful trip with a warm and caring crew who knew a lot about the animals living in and around the sea of Tenerife. Also respected the animals and the area they live in. We saw pilot whales, red fin tuna, dolphins and tried to find a big whale that was seen in the area the day before. We didn’t spot the last one, but the rest of the animals that we have seen during the trip were more than enough to make it an unforgettable one!”

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6.Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Join MeXplore in La Paz for about three hours with a local marine biologist and captain. Groups of up to eight use provided wetsuits, masks, fins, and snorkels, then take several surface swims with wild whale sharks. GoPro photos and video arrive by email within two to three days.

“This whale shark excursion was hands-down amazing, and a huge part of that is thanks to Angel (our marine biologist) and Marco (our boat captain) Angel explained everything so clearly — from the rules and safety guidelines to how to respectfully interact with the whale sharks — and made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident the entire time. They helped us find several whale sharks and when some of us weren’t able to get great photos in the water, Angel came through with his GoPro and later emailed us the most incredible photos and videos. That extra effort meant so much and allowed us to truly relive the experience. This…”

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7.Tenerife: Whales and Snorkeling Tour on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

Join Michael, Sergio, or another multilingual crew member for a small-group yacht trip from Marina del Sur. Expect pilot whales and dolphins, coastal cliffs, tapas, unlimited drinks, and a swim or snorkel stop. Pickup from X-Sur shopping center is optional.

“Fantastic trip saw the gorgeous whales and we were looked after very well! Food and drink was provided and the boat is very luxurious Would highly recommend this trip.”

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8.Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · from $117

Join the crew of the 100-foot Whale’s Tale from Nadi, the Coral Coast, or Lautoka for a seven-hour Mamanuca cruise. Expect a Champagne breakfast, island snorkeling with free gear, a beach barbecue, drinks, music, and time to relax on an uninhabited beach.

“This was not bad for a day trip. You have every option for an island. However, I would recommend people to go Malamala island if you only have one day.”

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9.Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 343 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Leave Cebu around 2:00 AM for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run and turtle snorkeling. Your driver handles the long coastal route, while local guides assist in the water. Private tours suit groups of four or more.

“5/5 unbelievable experience, our guide picked us up, sorted lunch and dropped us back to our accomodation. He helped us with renting a GoPro which I would recommend doing if you don’t have one. Everything was really well organised.”

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10.Kayak & Turtle Town Snorkel(Turtles Guaranteed) + Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Paddle a tandem kayak from Olowalu with a guide such as Alec, Billy, Gene, Jon, or Payson, then snorkel at a turtle cleaning station. Expect a small group of up to 10, good equipment, island views, optional photos and videos, and whale watching when conditions and season allow.

“Amazing sea turtles, corals and fishes and your guides are very cool and they provide history of the islands.”

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11.Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Start before dawn for whale shark watching in Oslob, then visit Kawasan Falls and snorkel with sardines and turtles in Moalboal. Private air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, gear, and English-speaking guides are included. Expect a very long day, especially from Cebu City or Mactan.

“This package was literally perfect. Jepoy my driver was very attentive and made sure i was everywhere on time, and all the guides for the activities were great at getting photos with the go-pro i rented, definitely worth it! Would recommend this to everyone, especially being able to tick off 3 activities in one hit was fantastic. Thank you :)”

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