Jervis Bay Dolphin Cruise
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Cruise through Jervis Bay Marine Park for a close-up dolphin encounter. This 1.5hr tour will take you through the sparkling waters and past white sandy beaches of Jervis Bay on the New South Wales south coast. You’ll see countless Bottlenose dolphins playing right beside the boat and showing off their swimming prowess. You'll be amazed by these graceful dolphins as they dive, jump and swim through the bay waters, at times travelling at speeds of up to 23 miles per hour (37km/h).
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wear/bring something warm as it can be cool on the water.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Do you love Dolphins? We do too… Luckily Jervis Bay is home to nearly 100 Bottlenose Dolphins. All year round we cruise the waters of Jervis Bay Marine Park spending time with the resident pods as they feed around the various reef systems within the Bay. Jervis Bay has been a Marine Park for 20 years and is now one of the most unique and healthy ecosystems in Australia. That’s why the crystal-clear waters of Jervis Bay are home to the Bottlenose Dolphins who have an abundance of food. Friendly and active, you will fall in love with them the moment you lay eyes on them; with their long snout and distinctive smile Dolphins make everyone feel good. Come visit Jervis Bay and fall in love with the beautiful surroundings and our marine locals.
What‘s Included
1.5-hour cruise
Restroom on board subject to type of vessel used on the day
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Start Time
Reviews
309 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent cruise.
robynr562,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took our 3 grandchildren on this cruise - 1.5 hrs was just right for a 4 yr old. It was great! We saw 6 dolphons - 3 mums and 3 bubs. The babies swam along side of the boat. the kids had a fab view and were very excited. Thankyou so much xx
Awsome!
Coastal582152,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience on the Jervis Bay Wild Dolphin Watch Cruise and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. From the moment we boarded, the crew were friendly, welcoming, and clearly very knowledgeable about the local marine life. One of the most exciting parts of the trip was how quickly we spotted dolphins — we saw our first pod within **five minutes of leaving**, which was an amazing start to the cruise. Watching them swim and play alongside the boat in their natural environment was truly special. The crew did a great job pointing them out and sharing interesting information about the dolphins and the Jervis Bay ecosystem. The boat itself was comfortable and well organised, with plenty of space to move around and take in the beautiful views of the bay and coastline. The water was incredibly clear and the scenery throughout the cruise was stunning. It was also great to see how accessible the experience is. The boat is **wheelchair accessible** and even has a **disability-accessible toilet on board**, which makes the cruise inclusive and comfortable for a wider range of guests. Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable experience, and definitely one of the highlights of our time in Jervis Bay. If you're visiting the area, the dolphin watch cruise is absolutely worth doing. 🐬🌊
Worst experience
242kavehg,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We paid $52 each, and honestly it felt like a waste of time and money. The cruise boat was very old and the toilets were extremely dirty. We booked the 1.5-hour cruise, but most of the time was just spent travelling. It took about 1 hour and 10 minutes just to go and come back. When we finally reached the area where dolphins are usually seen, we only saw one or two dolphins for about five seconds and that was it. Overall, it was very disappointing and I wouldn’t recommend this cruise.
Awesome experience
Jacob G,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely friendly staff! Made us feel very welcomed, was great to see so many dolphins up close, my daughter absolutely loved it! Skipper even gave her a little drive of the boat and she was over the moon!! 100% recommend!
Unclear meeting point
Yin Y,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We almost missed the ship. We followed the instruction and the instruction clearly states the meeting point is the corner of portside cafe. Actually there are two portside cafe and there is a ship at each of the corner of cafe. At the gate of such ship clearly states it is Wild Limited. But the truth is the ship was on the other corner, which confused more than 10 people waiting in the wrong corner at a raining day!
Beautiful excursion
Gerti S,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a nice boat trip. At first it was warmer than expected, but later really windy. Relatively late we could really see dolphins very close to the ship. A very nice experience.
Do it!
Y3145CAjohnk,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Idealic day, a well organised and catered for cruise and a well trained onshore and on cruise crew. We will do another tour next time we're in Huskisson
3 dolphins , 3 seconds
MonikaGertrud N,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Nice ride on the water, unfortunately only 3 dolphins seen too short. Ride on the coast long was nice.
It was meh
446donnao,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The whole cruise went for 1.5hrs & out of that time, we spent about 15 minutes in the boom net, & the net was over crowded. I wouldn’t do it again
Nature at it's finest
belindarN8253SH,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat trip out to the bay area over near point perpendicular was nice and calm. The views of the cliffs and rock faces was lovely. Beautiful scenery. And last of all the dolphins arrived just when we thought we wouldn't see any. Amazing ♥️
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