Dolphin · Monaco
Where to see dolphins in Monaco
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see dolphins in Monaco is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the dolphin as a target species, 3 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: Fontvieille, Monaco and Port Hercule & Pelagos Sanctuary. Encounters are split into boat-based watching. Two "dolphin tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. 2 of the 3 operators (67%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. The 2 operators that state a season for dolphin programs in Monaco cluster in May–Sep. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
Dolphin season in Monaco
May–Sep
- JanJanuary: not in season
- FebFebruary: not in season
- MarMarch: not in season
- AprApril: not in season
- MayMay: in season, singled out
- JunJune: in season, singled out
- JulJuly: in season, singled out
- AugAugust: in season, singled out
- SepSeptember: in season, singled out
- OctOctober: not in season
- NovNovember: not in season
- DecDecember: not in season
The months 2 operators state as their program season, combined. That is the operators' operating period, not a sighting guarantee; each operator's months are in the dolphin season table.
3 listed operators
Monaco · Fontvieille
Mona Sea Monaco
Island hopping & boat tripsFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- EUR 500 per charter
- Checked
- Official source
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Monaco · Monaco
Liven Up Monaco
Island hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- May–Sep
- Price
- From €2,000 per boat
- Checked
- Official source
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Monaco · Port Hercule & Pelagos Sanctuary
Monaco Riviera Navigation
Island hopping & boat tripsFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- May–Sep
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Dolphin season
Dolphins in other countries
Activities in Monaco
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see dolphins in Monaco?
3 operators name the dolphin as a target species. Main regions: Fontvieille, Monaco and Port Hercule & Pelagos Sanctuary.
Do you have to get in the water to see dolphins?
Formats on record: boat-based watching. 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?
The 2 operators that state a season for dolphin programs in Monaco cluster in May–Sep. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear.
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.