Dolphin Watching MaltaWild Dolphins on the South Coast — From €120
See wild common, striped and bottlenose dolphins off Malta's south coast on a 1-hour morning boat tour from Marsaskala — May to September, max 6 people per boat, all ages welcome.
Dolphins in Malta
Malta sits at the edge of the deep Mediterranean, and the open water to the south of the island hosts resident groups of common and striped dolphins that regularly approach boats. Bottlenose dolphins are seen too, usually closer to the coast.
Common dolphins travel in lively pods and are very active at the surface — leaping, bow-riding and surfing the wake. Striped dolphins are slightly smaller and often mixed in with them. Sightings happen on most trips, but these are wild animals: nothing is staged and nothing is guaranteed.
Our skipper knows the local waters and the seasonal patterns of the dolphins in this area. The tour leaves St Thomas Bay early, when the sea is at its calmest and sightings are most frequent.
What to Expect on the Tour
Duration
1 hour on the water — departs 09:00
Dolphins
Wild common, striped & bottlenose dolphins
Group
Max 6 people per boat
Season
May to September, mornings only
Book Your Dolphin Watching Tour
All ages welcome — babies and children included. Life jackets and a safety briefing provided. Book online in 2 minutes — instant confirmation.
Book Dolphin Tour — From €120Dolphin Watching Malta — FAQ
Are there dolphins in Malta?
Yes. The waters around Malta are home to several species of dolphin, most commonly the short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and the striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba); bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) are also seen. The open water south of Marsaskala and Marsaxlokk is one of the best areas for sightings.
Is the dolphin watching tour guaranteed?
No — these are wild animals in their natural habitat, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. They happen on most trips, because we head for the open water where the dolphins are most often found and go out in the morning when the sea is calm. If no dolphins are seen on your tour, you get a full refund.
How long does the dolphin watching tour last?
The tour lasts 1 hour on the water. It departs from St Thomas Bay, Marsaskala, at 09:00 — please arrive at 08:45 for check-in — and heads straight out to the open sea south of Malta, where sightings are most frequent.
Is the dolphin tour suitable for children?
Yes — it is one of our most family-friendly activities, suitable for babies and children with no minimum age. The pace is calm, life jackets are provided for everyone and no physical activity is required. Each boat takes a maximum of 6 people, so it never feels crowded.
What type of dolphins will we see in Malta?
Most often common and striped dolphins, which travel in pods and are very active at the surface. Bottlenose dolphins are also spotted, usually in smaller groups and closer to the coast. Which species you meet on the day depends entirely on the dolphins.
What is included in the dolphin tour?
The 1-hour boat tour, an expert skipper with local knowledge, commentary on dolphin behaviour and life jackets for everyone. Food and drinks are not included, and sightings cannot be guaranteed — if no dolphins are seen, the tour is refunded in full. The price is €120 per person.