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Half Day
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Minimum 4 guests, shared boat
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Book for your preferred date
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Ask Our Team
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Full-day boat excursion
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Dolphin watching
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Coral reef snorkelling
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Watamu Marine Park
Description
Spend a full day on the Indian Ocean with the Blue Safari, a classic Watamu boat excursion. Head out into the Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve to look for dolphins, snorkel over coral reefs and enjoy the clear, warm water that makes this stretch of the Kenya coast so popular.
Our team handles the booking and can add the excursion to any Watamu, Malindi or North Coast stay.
Rates and Child Policy
| Excursion | Schedule | Non-resident adult | Non-resident child | Resident and citizen adult | Resident and citizen child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Safari, Dolphin Watching and Snorkelling | Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 am to 4 pm | KSh 6,000 (about USD 47) | KSh 3,000 (about USD 23) | KSh 6,000 | KSh 3,000 |
| Visitor | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Non-resident from outside Africa | USD 25 | USD 15 |
| Non-resident from within Africa | USD 15 | USD 10 |
| East African citizen | KSh 500 | KSh 250 |
| Kenyan resident | KSh 675 | KSh 350 |
- Child rates are shown in the table above; ask our team for the age range that applies to your excursion
- Marine park fees are paid through e-Citizen
- USD figures are approximate, converted from KSh at about 129 to the dollar, and the KSh rate applies
Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice. Marine park fees are paid separately and are listed below.
Excursion Overview
The Blue Safari is the most complete boat day on offer from Watamu. You head out into the Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve, look for dolphins, then snorkel over healthy coral gardens with a guide before returning to shore in the late afternoon.
- Full-day boat excursion in the Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve
- Dolphin watching, subject to wildlife sightings
- Snorkelling over coral gardens and colourful reef fish
- Guided by an experienced local crew
- Scheduled departures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Meet your crew at about 9:30 am
- Boat out into the marine park
- Look for dolphins on the way
- Snorkel over the coral reefs
- Relax on board and enjoy the sea
- Return to shore at about 4 pm
What to Expect
You meet your crew and guide at about 9:30 am, receive a short safety briefing and board the boat. The route and the snorkelling spots depend on the tides and sea conditions, which the crew know well.
The boat heads into the marine park, where you look for dolphins before stopping at the reefs. Dolphins are wild animals, so sightings are likely but never guaranteed. Snorkelling equipment is provided and the guide stays with the group in the water.
You are back on shore at about 4 pm. Bring swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sun cream and a light cover-up. A waterproof bag for your phone or camera is also useful. Contact our team to confirm availability and to book.
Photos are illustrative stock images of the destination, not of the property. Photo credits: Ktwahir, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamu_Mangrove_Coral_Reef.jpg); Ktwahir, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamu_Mangrove_trees.jpg); Ahassan2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangrove_forest_on_the_dry_sea.jpg); Barisa2022, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangrove_trees_at_Manda_Island.jpg).
Itinerary
Meet your crew at about 9:30 am for a short safety briefing and a snorkelling equipment fit.
Cruise out into the Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve.
Look for dolphins in the open water. Sightings are likely but not guaranteed.
Snorkel over the coral gardens with your guide, tide and conditions permitting.
Relax on board and return to shore at about 4 pm.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 6,000 per non-resident adult (about USD 47) and KSh 3,000 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay KSh 6,000 per adult and KSh 3,000 per child. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
It runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
No. Marine park fees are paid in addition to the excursion rate, through e-Citizen. They are USD 25 per adult and USD 15 per child for non-residents from outside Africa, USD 15 and USD 10 for non-residents from within Africa, KSh 500 and KSh 250 for East African citizens, and KSh 675 and KSh 350 for Kenyan residents.
Marine park excursions need a minimum of 4 guests. Contact our team if you are travelling with fewer and we will check what can be arranged.
Dolphins are common in the area, but they are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Bring swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sun cream and a light cover-up. A waterproof bag for your phone or camera is also useful.
$ 47.00
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