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Dolphin watching tour from RIU Atoll and RIU Palace Maldivas
Malé, Maldives
4.6/5
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 Hours
Do this because
Observe dolphins living their best life
Relax and enjoy your time in the Maldives
Perfect for family, friends, or couples
What to expect
Dolphins are majestic, kind, and smart creatures that are on most people's bucket lists to see in real life, and now that you're in the Maldives, the time is now.Observe dolphins living their best life on this tour. Watch them swim and play around with the vastly beautiful Indian Ocean as a backdrop.Perfect for family, friends, or couples, this activity is not to be missed.
What's included
Tour guide
Bottled water
Wildlife watching cruise
What to remember
You can only book this activity if you have an accommodation booking for the RIU Atoll or RIU Palace Maldivas resorts. Outside guests are not allowed
This activity is not suitable for pregnant women, people in a state of intoxication, or people with physical or mental disabilities
Please do not apply any kind of sunscreen. Only apply biodegradable sunscreen to keep the water clean
Please do not touch the reef or any marine life during the activity
Please bring your towel, swimsuit, and a waterproof camera
This activity allows a maximum of 15 people per booking
Children need to be at least 2 years old to join the tour
Provider
ScubaCaribe
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Gadifuri-Maafushi Island Dhaalu Atoll, 13080, Maldives
Meeting point:
Meet your guide at ScubaCaribe - Diving & Water Sports Maldives.
Reviews
Excellent
4.6/5
Based on
62 reviews from verified customers
J
Jordan
August 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 6 years old
Poor
The staff were very courteous and friendly and although it’s not their fault we didn’t see any dolphins due to the weather which I understand is not their fault.
W
Wouldn’t recommend
August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 14 years old
Poor
Over crowded, dangerous high tides, numerous people being sick, no bottled water - only from a container that doesn’t look clean, towels that stunk.
U
UKjojo
July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 34 years old
Excellent
Really enjoyed the trip. Helpful and friendly staff with good pre-trip chat about the dolphins. We were lucky enough to see a large pod just as we were about to come back to the hotel. We loved the big boat and being able to sit upstairs and enjoy the sun and views really made the trip.
I
Inno
July 2025
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 43 years old
Excellent
Wir sahen viele Gruppen von Spinnerdelfinen. Die Crew fuhr mit dem Boot immer wieder zu den Delfinen. So konnten wir ihre akrobatischen Drehungen und Sprünge gut beobachten. Auf der Rücktour sahen wir noch ein Weibchen mit Baby. War ein sehr schöner Ausflug.
F
Frances C-W
May 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 26 years old
Excellent
It was a really fantastic experience, the boat ride itself and the view of the dolphins (not within control of the tour, I realise!) Perhaps it would have been good to have some explanation about the environment or more info about the dolphins
D
David
May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 16 years old
Great
leider konnten wir trotz 80% chance keine delfine sehen
P
Paul
May 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 45 years old
Average
We didn’t see dolphins but understand that there is always this risk. The boat trip was good but not enough seats as the boat is designed for 12 persons max and we were 17
D
Denise
April 2025
From Germany
Traveled as
Alone
- 26 years old
Excellent
Ich habe die Tour zweimal mitgemacht, weil es bei der ersten Tour viel Wasser, aber keinen einzigen Delfin zu sehen gab. Beim zweiten Mal hatte ich mehr Glück und es war ein tolles Erlebnis, sie in freier Wildbahn zu sehen. Den Preis finde ich schon sehr teuer, vor allem, wenn man dann das Pech hat und keine Delfine zu sehen bekommt. Aber gut, der ganze Urlaub ansich ist ja nicht unbedingt ein Schnäppchen ;-)
A
Alex
April 2025
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 17 years old
Excellent
T
Teddy Catford
March 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 41 years old
Excellent
D
Dieter und Nikola
February 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Excellent
E
Elizabeth
January 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 43 years old
Excellent
A fabulous experience. We felt safe, relaxed and were lucky enough to see the dolphins in their natural habitat. The crew spent time and the whole experience was not rushed .
B
Bill and Dawn
January 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 51 years old
Great
S
Sal64
January 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 47 years old
Excellent
Fantastic trip! We saw about 50+ spinner dolphins including babies. It was marvellous to see them in such close proximity. Boat was a little bumpy and could have done with a few more hand holds
N
Natasha
November 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
Excellent
Staff were very friendly and professional. They tried their best to give us a very good experience. We saw lots of dolphins. We enjoyed the trip and highly recommend this experience.
R
Robert
November 2024
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 12 years old
Excellent
War echt hammer! Die Crew war sehr freundlich und wir haben so viele Delphine gesehen. Auf dem Rückweg haben wir sogar bei einem Riff gehalten bei dem man extrem viele Fische sehen konnte.
J
James
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 20 years old
Excellent
A
Abi
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 11 years old
Great
It was good and we did see the dolphins which was awesome! would recommend doing however we saw them within the first 40 minutes then the rest of the time we were just sailing about looking at the sea. It was very expensive for what it is
J
Jodie
August 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 18 years old
Excellent
Such an incredible experience! We saw so many dolphins on the day. A beautiful moment seeing these amazing animals in their habitat. A few certainly showed off their flips and sommersaults.
M
Moni
June 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
Alone
- 43 years old
Excellent
G
Gottlieb Günther
May 2024
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 11 years old
Great
Es war ein sehr schöne Ausflug! Delphine konnten wir erst nach fast 2 Stunden auf dem Rückweg zum Hotel bewundern. Trotz, dass bei der Sichtung der Delphine die Zeit schon weit fortgeschritten war, wurde genug Zeit eingeräumt die Delphine zu beobachten. Danke hierfür! Kleiner Tipp: Auch die Urlauber auf dem Boot sollten ihre Augen stets nach Delphinen offenhalten, da es bei uns ein Besucher war der die Crew auf die Delphine hingewiesen hatte. Sonst wären wir ggf. an Ihnen vorbeigefahren.
L
Lena
May 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 31 years old
Excellent
R
Reisecenter Rickel
May 2024
From Germany
Traveled as
Alone
- 36 years old
Excellent
T
Tsietsi
May 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 40 years old
Excellent
We managed to see the dolphins in their natural habitat. Great experience. The guide was excellent and the crew knew where to spot the dolphins and they got it right. What an awesome experience considering that we have been trying to spot the dolphins in more than one country with no success. The Maldives was the highlight of our quest to see the dolphins. Great job done by the crew and what a success. Well done guys..Great Job. Will definitely recommend to others.
M
Magnum
February 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 40 years old
Excellent
C
Cam
January 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
Great
cher pour ce que c’est! on voit les dauphins pendant 15 min et tout le reste c’est juste du trajet jusque là. Sois disant max 15pers on était 23.. ça laisse moins d’espace pour être à l’aise. Quand je paye ce prix là pour une excursion avec les dauphins, d’habitude je peux nager avec, j’ai un beau bateau où on peut dorer au soleil sur l’avant et des boissons offertes…et ça dure bien plus que 2H, parce qu’on en profite pour faire des arrêts snorkling. Donc le prix est vraiment exagéré
C
Cecilia L
January 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 25 years old
Excellent
Vi åkte ut en regnig morgon (båt med tak) och fick se jättemånga delfiner, båda sorterna som finns i Maldiverna. Stannade länge på en plats med många delfiner som kom väldigt nära!
P
Pikkis
January 2024
From Finland
Traveled as
As a couple
- 38 years old
Excellent
J
JjP
December 2023
From Luxembourg
Traveled as
As a couple
- 12 years old
Excellent
Alles in einem war es ein toller Auflug, preislich leider seeeeeehr teuer..
T
Tracy
November 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With friends
- 34 years old
Excellent
T
Thomas
November 2023
From Germany
Traveled as
With friends
- 14 years old
Excellent
C
C R E
August 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 33 years old
Excellent
C
Charlotte Bigom
August 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 36 years old
Excellent
B
Bunniboo
July 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With friends
- 24 years old
Great
Our original trip was cancelled due to the weather so they put us on for a few days later,the weather was still grey looking bad a few days later so was expecting it to be rescheduled again but it wasn’t we were out at sea for a bit and not looked like we was going to see anything then the guide shouted to us to look and we saw load spent about 20 minutes watching them then went back to the island
D
Dave & Erica
June 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
Excellent
Lived up to expectations, wonderful to see so many dolphins close up.
T
Ted
April 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 35 years old
Excellent
Vi såg hundratals delfiner, mäktigt!
M
Mrs Smith
April 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 36 years old
Excellent
Staff lovely. Not rushing
I
Iris
March 2023
From Belgium
Traveled as
As a couple
- 11 years old
Average
Je mag niet dicht bij de dolfijnen komen waardoor je ze echt van ver ziet en amper foto’s kan maken. Er wordt een kleine groep beloofd en je zit met 40 op een boot.
C
Caroline
March 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 44 years old
Excellent
P
P. Jahreis
March 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 12 years old
Excellent
Es waren drei Guides und zusätzlich der Kapitän an Bord. Am Anfang wurde man aufgeklärt welche Delfinarten hier zu sehen sind und eine kurze Erklärung zu deren Verhalten. Auch wurde man natürlich darauf hingewiesen, dass es keine Garantie gibt, welche zu sehen. Nach circa 45 Minuten Fahrt haben wir dann gefühlt hunderte Delfine gesehen. Auch direkt neben dem Boot, sind mit dem Boot geschwommen, überall sind sie aus dem Wasser gesprungen. Die Mannschaft war sehr freundlich und bemüht!
V
V.K
March 2023
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 35 years old
Excellent
Die Mitarbeiter haben sich keine Mühe gegeben um Delphine zu finden. Man ließ das Boot einfach laufen und hat sich nur mit den Handys beschäftigt.
H
Helen Cherrington
February 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 48 years old
Excellent
Despite no guarantees of seeing dolphins which was fully explained at the start of the trip we were fortunate enough to see plenty in their natural habitat. The crew were excellent. Well worth the cost.
P
PL
February 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 20 years old
Excellent
S
Sofia
February 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With friends
- 22 years old
Excellent
Trevlig personal och vi hade tur som fick se massor av delfiner som hoppade och hade kul i vågorna!
H
Heike und Jörg
February 2023
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 45 years old
Great
Die Crew war sehr freundlich und hat wirklich alles versucht es zu einem schönen Erlebnis für uns Urlauber zu machen. Das einzige was zu bemängeln ist, dass der Einstieg auf beiden Seiten nach dem Boarding nicht wenigstens hüfthoch gesichert wurde. Da musste man schon aufpassen zumal als dann viele Delphine auf einmal auftauchten jeder hin und her lief um sie zu sehen. Das ist aber wirklich der einzige Kritikpunkt. Alles in allem haben wir das Glück gehabt ganz, ganz viele Delphine zu sehen.
B
Brian and Iryna
February 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 28 years old
Excellent
The staff took us through a short briefing showing us the two types of dolphins in the area and that there was no guarantee we would see them. We then went on the boat that had tons of room, in fact we had the whole upper deck to ourselves. It was clean and comfortable. After an hour on the boat we hadn’t seen a dolphin and thought we wouldn’t but then the boat took a sharp turn and suddenly we were surrounded by hundreds of dolphins everywhere you looked. We stayed with them for about an hour.
E
Eleni
February 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 42 years old
Excellent
M
Michael Wilkinson
January 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 51 years old
Excellent
Water could be more readily available. Overall a great experience
M
Maldiva
January 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
Excellent
Had an amazing time on The Dolphin Quest! Staff were friendly and the boat was clean and spacious. We were so lucky that we got to see loads of dolphins. It was beautiful to see them swimming around and jumping in the sea.
L
Linda
August 2022
From Sweden
Traveled as
With family
- 25 years old
Excellent
Vi blev först erbjudna att skjuta upp utflykten till en annan dag, då det blåste upp och chansen att se delfinerna då minskade. Mycket bra och ärlig service! Vi valde att chansa och åka med ändå. Dessa fantastiska guider och personal gjorde verkligen allt de kunde för att vi skulle få se vad.vi betalat för. Såg mörkt ut först men efter mycket letande så fick vi en fantastisk upplevelse, med delfinerna som var på showhumör. Bara att åka båt i dessa underbara omgivningar är fantastiskt.
L
Line
August 2022
From Denmark
Traveled as
With family
Excellent
C
Claire
August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 22 years old
Average
It was nice to get out and see the beautiful scenery but we did not see one dolphin. The guide told us before it is a 50/50 chance of seeing them. I believe the tour should be slightly cheaper for this reason
S
Sharon
April 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 35 years old
Excellent
Comfortable boat, plenty of room and not squashed. Were advised we may not see dolphins but thankfully we saw plenty who were very active
P
Paul Stones
April 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 35 years old
Excellent
The trip was amazing sadly TUI gave us the wrong time to be there and the staff there said it happens all the the time with TUI customers,they had to turn the boat around for us a bit embarrassing for myself and my Wife but the staff there were great about it .
C
Catherine Brown
April 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 34 years old
Excellent
Amazing to see the dolphins in their natural habitat. Also saw flying fish which was totally unexpected and out of this world! Booked through TUI app two months before holiday but date/time originally booked was not even an option as the tour did not run on that day which was disappointing. It was a good job we still had enough time left on our holiday to go on another day. This should be rectified on the app as some people could be really let down by this.
N
Nope
March 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 24 years old
Great
Talking to others that went on dolphin watching and didn't see anything so paid AGAIN to go another day. Was nice to see bottle nose dolphin but not really close enough to take photos
A
ALK
March 2022
From Sweden
Traveled as
As a couple
- 29 years old
Great
Hotellets personal var de mest fantastiska jag upplevt! Hotellet i sig, maten och platsen var också superbra. Dock fick vi aldrig besök av Tui:s representant och informationen i appen misstämde när vi bokade vår delfinutflykt, detta trots att arrangören hade påpekat detta för Tui flertalet gånger. Tyvärr medförde detta att vi missade vår utflykt den planerade dagen men arrangören var vänlig att boka om den till 2 dagar senare.
H
Holly
March 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 1 years old
Excellent
It was amazing however they only offer it on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays but if you pick the wrong day the company sort it out and send you an email
J
Jill Barry
March 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Excellent
Saw lots of dolphins...lovely trip
G
George Cleland
January 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 48 years old
Excellent
We seen plenty of dolphins and the captain took us to where there were plenty of dolphins all the staff on the boat were fantastic to us.
J
Jo
January 2022
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 11 years old
Excellent
A
Anonymous
November 2021
From United Kingdom
Average
Cancelled twice
Please inform how I receive a refund?
Thanks
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