Santubong River Dolphin Watching Cruise

A guided boat and wildlife-watching tour through mangroves and along rivers

4.8

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Free cancellation available
Duration: 4 hours

On this guided tour from Kuching, you’ll have the chance to spot dolphins while cruising along the Santubong River.

Starting with a hotel pickup, you’ll be driven to the river to board your boat. After boarding, you’ll sail through mangroves and along the river in search of marine creatures such as Irrawaddy dolphins. You might also spot Indo-pacific humpback dolphins and finless porpoises.

During the tour, you’ll be treated to a complimentary lunch. You’ll be driven back to your hotel in Kuching after the trip.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guide services
  • Lunch
  • Refreshments
  • Sightseeing boat tour
  • Packed lunch

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Tips
    • Breakfast
    • Personal expenses
    • Insurance

    Restrictions

    • This activity isn't suitable for people with reduced mobility.
    • Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult.
    • This activity might be canceled due to bad weather.
    • Arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time.

    Additional information

    Please note that dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed.

    The tour can be canceled between November and February due to inclement weather conditions.

    Children aged 0–2 years can join for free.

    Children aged 12 years and above must purchase a regular ticket.

    Please bring sun protection, a hat, a camera, sunglasses and insect repellent.

    What You Need to Know

    Please note that pickup and drop-off services are available from hotels in Kuching. The tour provider will contact you to reconfirm your pickup time before your scheduled tour date.

    Please note that pickup will commence from 08:10 to 08:30. Please wait in your hotel lobby at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

    Please note that dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

    This tour is not always possible during the wet season, which is from November–February, owing to sea conditions.

    The packed lunch provided is halal friendly.

    The schedule might change depending on traffic and weather conditions.

    If you are prone to motion sickness, it is recommended to take travel sickness tablets one hour before the activity time.

    The tour provider is not responsible for any lost belongings during the trip.

    The activity is not recommended for people with high blood pressure, epilepsy, heart disease, asthma, other serious medical conditions, pregnant people or people with disabilities.

    The activity is unable to accommodate the following dietary requirements:

    - Lactose intolerance

    - Allergies

    - Gluten intolerance

    - Vegetarian diets

    - Vegan diets

    Please wear casual clothing.

    Please bring sun cream, a cap or hat, insect repellent, sunglasses and a camera.

    This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users.

    This activity cannot accommodate pushchairs.

    The voucher is valid only on the specified date and time.

    Please present your mobile voucher.

    Location

    Pick-up point
    Dolphin Watching Mangrove Cruise, Kuching

    User ratings

    4.8Exceptional(23 reviews)
    Good value
    4.8
    Facilities
    4.5
    Quality of service
    5.0
    Ease of access
    4.8

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