Dolphin · Indonesia
Where to see dolphins in Indonesia
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see dolphins in Indonesia is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the dolphin as a target species, 5 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: Bunaken & Manado, Derawan & Maratua, Komodo & Labuan Bajo, Sabang and Tulamben & Amed. Encounters are split into snorkeling and scuba diving. Two "dolphin tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. 3 of the 5 operators (60%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Jun, Sep. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
5 listed operators
Indonesia · Bunaken & Manado
Two Fish Divers Bunaken
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- IDR 1,650,000 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Indonesia · Derawan & Maratua
Maratua Paradise Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Indonesia · Komodo & Labuan Bajo
Indo Master
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Jun, Sep
- Price
- US$5,560 and up
- Checked
- Official source
Indonesia · Sabang
Monster Divers Pulau Weh
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- IDR 360,000
- Checked
- Official source
Indonesia · Tulamben & Amed
Go Diving · Palm Springs Bali Dive Resort
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Dolphin season
Dolphins in other countries
Other marine life in Indonesia
Activities in Indonesia
- Scuba diving in Indonesia306
- Snorkeling in Indonesia179
- Family water activities in Indonesia168
- Island hopping and boat trips in Indonesia150
- Beaches and water play in Indonesia55
- Freediving in Indonesia40
- Marine life encounters in Indonesia34
- Liveaboards in Indonesia21
- Surfing and SUP in Indonesia20
- Swimming in Indonesia3
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see dolphins in Indonesia?
5 operators name the dolphin as a target species. Main regions: Bunaken & Manado, Derawan & Maratua, Komodo & Labuan Bajo, Sabang and Tulamben & Amed.
Do you have to get in the water to see dolphins?
Formats on record: snorkeling and scuba diving. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.
When is dolphin season?
Most listings give the season as Jun, Sep. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book.
Will I definitely see them?
No. Dolphins are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.