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Dolphin Cruise

Come and see our beautiful dolphins as they swim and play off the bow of our vessel 'Out Of The Blue'.

Only RAA members can book experiences. Discount has been applied.
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What to expect

The Byron Bay coast plays host to resident pods of bottle nose dolphins all year round. They number between 80 and 120, depending on the time of year, but they always provide our passengers of all ages a thrill, an experience to remember; something that always brings a smile to everyone’s face.

Bottlenose Dolphins are spotted in their natural habitat as they play and swim along the coastline between Ballina and Byron Bay on our incredible Dolphin Cruise. We depart from the Richmond River and enter the pristine waters of Cape Byron Marine Park. Our friendly Marine Biologist will share in-depth knowledge of the area & marine creature encounters we experience within Byron’s Marine Park. Learn about our local pods of dolphins, their habits and behaviours. We are so sure you’ll spot a dolphin that we offer a free return trip if you don’t see one on your first Dolphin Cruise!

We are proud sponsors of Dolphin Research Australia and the Healthy Waterways-Healthy Dolphins Project! These research and conservation projects work to protect vulnerable communities impacted by human activities and habitat destruction. We also provide our vessel for monthly surveys and participate in the Dolphin Watcher’s Program that monitors dolphins in the region. We have witnessed and documented the arrival of numerous babies over the last few years and we continue to be amazed at the population growth of the pods along the Ballina & Byron Bay coast.

Come and see our beautiful dolphins as they swim and play off the bow of our vessel 'Out Of The Blue'.

What's included

  • Marine biologist guide
  • Dolphin guarantee or return for a free cruise to try again
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Visit date

Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.

Seasons

  • December to March

Time

  • 9:30am to 11:30am
  • Important: Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your departure time. A safety briefing will be done, any passenger not present for the briefing will forfeit their ticket and will not be able to join the cruise. The boat cannot wait for late passengers. Please ensure you check NSW daylight savings time in advance if you are planning your journey from Queensland.

Duration

  • 1.5 to 2 hours cruising

Location

  • The boarding wharf is in Ballina, which is a 30 minute drive south of Byron Bay. We board at the Lance Ferris Wharf, 12 Fawcett Street, Ballina NSW.
  • Cruise is 1.5hrs so choose parking accordingly. It is free parking in this area.

What To Bring

  • Hat
  • Jumper or Jacket
  • Sunglasses
  • Drinking Water
  • Camera/Phone for photos
  • Sunscreen
  • Seasick tablets if needed (some require you to take them 30mins prior to departure)

Product Session Options

Adult 90.25 - price 95 - retailPrice 9:30am Dolphin Cruise
Child (5-11yrs) 71.25 - price 75 - retailPrice 9:30am Dolphin Cruise

Product Sessions

9:30am Dolphin Cruise