HARBOUR CRUISES · WHALE & DOLPHIN HARBOUR CRUISES
Dolphins work the Carolina creeks and the whales run the New England banks, and both are reachable on a normal harbour ticket. The 15 below are honest about the season, the sighting odds and what happens when nothing shows.
Review of Akaroa Dolphins’ two-hour Hector’s dolphin cruise, with catamaran comfort, wildlife tips, pricing, itinerary, and booking advice.
“Excelent tour, very informative, lot of dolfins and sea lions and even a pingguin. We enjoyed it very much.”
Review of Charleston’s 90-minute harbor cruise, with Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, live history, dolphins, tips, and value at $40.
“Cheaper than in person and great informative Air Force guide who talked the history of Charleston and how it became what it is today. Highly recommend to see Charleston on the water.”
Sail Charleston Harbor aboard the Schooner Pride for dolphins, Fort Sumter, bridge views, and a relaxed 90-minute afternoon cruise.
“This was a great experience!! The Captain and his mates were wonderful! There was no commentary in the voyage, but it was not needed……it was a beautiful fall day, and the sun on your face and the wind in your hair was what made the voyage perfect!!”
Review of Destin’s shaded 14-person speedboat cruise, with dolphin sightings, Gulf views, family tips, pricing, and practical booking advice.
“We had a blast the weather was not great but we found the dolphins and everyone was super friendly!! Highly recommend😊”
See Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront from the water, spot harbor seals, and enjoy a short, low-cost cruise with English commentary.
“The ride and crew were awesome.my family enjoyed it and my daughter the most”
See Cape Town’s harbour, Cape fur seals, Table Mountain, and the V&A Waterfront on a 30-minute cruise with 15-language audio.
“nice quick cruise around harbour with bit of info, also plenty of seals about, keep an eye in the tyres for them”
Review of Charleston’s Schooner Pride harbor sail, with dolphin watching, Fort Sumter views, pricing, tips, and what to expect.
“The captain&crew were great, enjoyed the sail boat ride but wish it was longer .Also I wish there was a family option price ,it was expensive to pay for 8 family members .It was a surprise for my father’s birthday ,he is a sailor &loved being out on the water,relaxing while sailing along ..There was dolphins but not up close ,”
Review of Maui’s $88 eco-friendly whale watch from Ma’alaea Harbor, with marine naturalists, whale songs, family programs, and free rebooking.
“The staff on the boat were very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw whales and it was amazing. I definitely recommend this tour.”
Watch wild dolphins and a Gulf sunset from a 14-passenger speedboat on this lively 45-minute Destin Harbor cruise.
“After parking. I arrived to the dock 10 minutes to 7:00. Once I got there I was told that we were not leaving from that location and they tried calling me to inform me (I never got that call). The lady instructed us to walk all the way down to MRead more”
Spot migrating humpback whales from Hillarys Boat Harbour on a comfortable two-hour cruise with marine commentary and whale guarantee.
“Had the best time. Our tour was on Wednesday 18th September. The bus collected me from Crown Metropol which was included in the cost and transported us to Hillarys Ferry Terminal where we boarded the ferry for our whale watching tour. We saw so many whales breaching and playing on the surface. At one point we were surrounded by pods of whales on 3sides of the ferry. There were so many very active whales that we ended up staying for an extra 30mins. What an amazing memorable experience. Definitely recommend this company.Read more”
Review of Boothbay Harbor’s 90-minute cruise with lighthouses, lobster traps, seals, scenic islands, and practical tips for a $40 outing.
“being on the water and seeing the animals in the water”
Review the St. Augustine Dolphin Watch and Historical Harbor Tour for dolphins, fort views, drinks, snacks, pricing, and practical tips.
“Excellent and very friendly Captain and Crew! We were able to see a few dolphins and have a few cocktails. Great time!”
Review of Perth’s 2-hour Hillarys whale-watching cruise, with whale sightings, marine commentary, transport options, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“Sharing with my dear friend an experience of a life time the crew were great helping me with my mobility issues and my four wheeled walker. Everybody should see these beautiful creatures as nature intended”
Review of Cape Town’s 30-minute seal and harbour cruise, with waterfront views, family tips, pricing, weather advice, and honest drawbacks.
“The tour guide was phenomenal. Each and every memorable place he ensured that he explained to us. Oh I love the music too. Friendly and helpful staff too.”
Review of St. Augustine’s 90-minute dolphin cruise, with dolphins, city views, free drinks, practical tips, and honest advice on value.
“The employees were friendly and engaging. They loved to talk and invited questions. It was a relaxing cruise and we would do it again in a second. We did see dolphins within a minute of leaving the dock!”
An hour with a guide, a table with a menu, or a fare on the working ferry.
