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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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Morning boat trip
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Dolphin watching
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Guided snorkelling
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Watamu Marine Park
Description
Start the day on the water with an early dolphin watch and snorkelling trip from Watamu. The boat leaves at 8 am, when the sea is calm and dolphins are often active, and you are back on shore by 10:30 am with the rest of the day free.
Our team handles the booking and can add the trip 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Watch and Snorkelling | Any day, 8 am to 10:30 am | KSh 4,000 (about USD 31) | KSh 2,000 (about USD 16) | KSh 4,000 | KSh 2,000 |
| 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 for this trip from November to the end of March, and are listed below.
Excursion Overview
This short morning trip is the easiest way to combine dolphin watching and reef snorkelling from Watamu. It runs every day, leaves early while the sea is calm, and finishes in time for lunch.
- Early-morning boat trip in the Watamu marine park
- Dolphin watching, subject to wildlife sightings
- Guided reef snorkelling
- Available any day of the week
- Back on shore by 10:30 am
- Meet your crew at 8 am
- Boat out in search of dolphins
- Snorkel over the reef
- Return to shore at about 10:30 am
What to Expect
You meet your crew at 8 am for a short safety briefing before the boat heads out. The calm early-morning water makes it easier to spot dolphins and gives the best visibility for snorkelling.
The crew searches for dolphins, then stops at a reef where you snorkel with a guide. Dolphins are wild, so sightings cannot be guaranteed, and the exact snorkelling spot depends on tides and sea conditions.
You are back on shore by about 10:30 am. 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_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); Ktwahir, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamu_Mangrove_Coral_Reef.jpg).
Itinerary
Meet your crew at 8 am for a safety briefing and snorkelling equipment.
Cruise through the marine park in search of dolphins.
Snorkel over the reef with your guide, tide and conditions permitting.
Return to the beach by about 10:30 am.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 4,000 per non-resident adult (about USD 31) and KSh 2,000 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay the same: KSh 4,000 per adult and KSh 2,000 per child. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
The trip runs any day from 8 am to 10:30 am.
No. Marine park fees are paid in addition to the excursion rate, through e-Citizen, and apply from November to the end of March. 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.
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.
$ 31.00
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