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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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Morning boat trip
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Dolphin watching
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Family friendly
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Watamu Marine Park
Description
Look for dolphins in the Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve on a relaxed two-hour boat trip. It is a good choice for guests who want time on the water without getting in it, and for families with young children.
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 Only | Wednesday and Friday, 8 am to 10 am | KSh 3,500 (about USD 27) | KSh 1,750 (about USD 14) | KSh 3,500 | KSh 1,750 |
| 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 is the shortest and simplest of the Watamu boat trips, dedicated to dolphin watching. It runs on Wednesday and Friday mornings, when the sea is usually calm, and returns to shore at about 10 am.
- Two-hour boat trip dedicated to dolphin watching
- Calm early-morning conditions
- No swimming or snorkelling required
- Suitable for families and for guests who prefer to stay dry
- Scheduled departures on Wednesday and Friday
- Meet your crew at 8 am
- Boat out into the marine park
- Watch for dolphins
- Return to shore at about 10 am
What to Expect
You meet your crew at 8 am and board the boat for a gentle cruise through the marine park. The crew know where dolphins are usually seen and follow them at a respectful distance.
Dolphins are wild animals, so sightings are likely but cannot be guaranteed. There is no snorkelling on this trip, so it suits guests who prefer to stay dry.
You are back on shore at about 10 am. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sun cream and a camera. Contact our team to confirm availability and to book.
Photos are illustrative stock images of the destination, not of the property. Photo credits: 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); Ktwahir, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamu_Mangrove_trees.jpg).
Itinerary
Meet your crew at 8 am for a short safety briefing.
Head out into the Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve.
Watch for dolphins from the boat, with commentary from your guide.
Return to the beach by about 10 am.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 3,500 per non-resident adult (about USD 27) and KSh 1,750 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay the same: KSh 3,500 per adult and KSh 1,750 per child. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
The trip runs on Wednesday and Friday from 8 am to 10 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.
No. This trip is for watching dolphins from the boat and does not include snorkelling.
Dolphins are common in the area, but they are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
$ 27.00
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