The 4 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 $162Best value

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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