The 9 Dolphin Watching in Brisbane That Earn Their Price

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

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

Travel from Brisbane to Moreton Island aboard the Spirit of Mulgumpin for guided snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, a tropical buffet with prawns, beach time, paddleboarding, and wildlife spotting. The crew, including guides such as Caroline and Captain Wayne, keeps the day moving, though snorkeling groups can feel crowded.

“Excellent day, the Captain Wayne and team made day really enjoyable and informative. The inclusions and catering made it a really pleasant experience.”

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2.Tangalooma Snorkeling Tour & Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 216 reviews · 1 day · from $172

Travel 75 minutes from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, where you’ll snorkel the 15-vessel wreck reef with supplied gear, enjoy lunch and pool time, then join the sunset wild dolphin feeding. Guides such as Charlotte, James, Jess, and Ivy have been praised for patient instruction and good humor. Minimum age is six.

“The staff are super friendly and helpful.I felt safe throughout the whole activity. Very inclusive for all people. I saw so many fish ,star fish and got to see 2 wobbegong sharks AMAZING. Can't thank the instructors enough ,they are wonderful. I want to come back and do all over again.”

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3.Tangalooma ATV Quad Bike & Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 145 reviews · 1 day · from $172

Travel 75 minutes by boat from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, then spend the day riding a guided ATV through bush and sand tracks, swimming, eating lunch, and joining the evening wild dolphin feeding. Guide Chloe has earned praise for her patient, friendly instruction. The dolphin session is carefully limited and may involve one fish shared by a small group.

“Fantastic, great staff, clean facilities, only issue was the amount of people from the the cruise liner caused delays in obtaining food etc”

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4.Tangalooma Desert Safari and Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 103 reviews · 1 day · from $162

Take a 75-minute cruise from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, then spend the day with lunch, pool and beach access, a 4WD sand tobogganing trip, and evening wild dolphin feeding. Bring eye protection for the dunes and clothes that can get wet. Dolphin feeding depends on weather and animal behavior.

“Lots to do on Tangalooma, cruises, snorkeling, swimming in the sea, dolphin watching, 4x4 riding etc. A brilliant day out”

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5.Tangalooma Snorkelling with Dolphin Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $157

Cruise 75 minutes from Brisbane to Moreton Island for guided snorkelling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, resort pools and beach time, a $25 lunch voucher, sunset cocktail, and wild dolphin viewing from the jetty. Guides such as Lauren help keep the water session safe and enjoyable.

“Para sailing with my daughters was fun. The smiley yellow parashutte and friendly staff were a great experience. The trip included a lounge access with coffee or tea and spacious seatings made trip comfortable. Cocktail at the bar coupon was a nice one, too.”

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6.Tangalooma Whale Watching & Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 1 day · from $162

You’ll take a 75-minute ferry from Brisbane to Tangalooma, enjoy resort facilities, then join a three-hour whale cruise with lunch and Eco Ranger commentary. At sunset, you may hand-feed a wild bottlenose dolphin in shallow water. The dolphin visit depends on tides, weather, and the pod’s arrival, so plan for a flexible finish.

“Moreton Island was a beautiful place. The whale watching was one of the best tours, according to our guide - the whales even swam up to our boat to show off! The dolphins were adorable, too. The feeding only lasted a few seconds, just giving them a fish, but it was such a unique experience to be that close to them.”

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7.Desert Safari Tour & Dolphin Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 1 day · from $147Best value

Spend a full day at Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island. You’ll cruise 75 minutes from Brisbane, ride a bumpy 4WD bus into the desert, try optional sand tobogganing, use the resort pools and beach, then enjoy a sunset cocktail before watching for wild dolphins from the jetty. Lunch credit and a boat drink are included.

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8.Tangalooma ATV Quad Bike and Dolphin Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · 1 day · from $157

You’ll cruise 75 minutes from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, ride an ATV for 45 minutes across sand and bushland, choose lunch with a resort voucher, and spend the afternoon by the pools or beach. At dusk, watch wild dolphins arrive near the jetty, then return after a sunset cocktail. Closed shoes and a minimum age of 10 apply.

“Though the weather was wet and cold, they have made the best of it. It is a good experience overall.”

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9.Marine Discovery Cruise & Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $162

Take the 75-minute ferry from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, use the pools and beach, enjoy a $25 lunch voucher, and join a marine cruise looking for turtles, dugongs, rays, and fish. At sunset, watch wild bottlenose dolphins arrive near the jetty. Feeding depends on weather, tides, and dolphin attendance.

“An amazing experience. Very well organised! Seeing the fish and turtles on the marine discovery was great and the dolphin feeding was just the best. We had a great time so I’d highly recommend”

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