Cruising by the iconic Isola Bella at sunset, with an aperitif in hand, you'll really take your holiday to the next level. And that's just the first part of the trip. Once you've admired the coastline, you'll be whisked further from the coast to the Isola Bella marine reserve. Here, we'll begin our search for dolphins - if we are lucky enough to spot a group, we will approach cautiously so we can observe them without disturbing them.

It was not worth the money. Did not see the dolphins, and however that is understandable and no fault of the crew, it is advertised with free aperitivo and drinks, which was absolutely not worth the money and nothing italian about it. Having a nice drink and nibbles would have made the experience nice even without the dolphins.

It was lovely to stop and swim in the sea and the dolphin experience was incredible. Wonderful guide and perfect size group

Unfortunately it was too windy to go out of the bay therefore there wasn't a chance to see the dolphins. Instead the guide took us around the bay showing us some caves and put the anchor down so that those people who had thought to take swimwear with them could swim.

Een heel leuke ervaring. Perfect op timing en een heel goede schipper die heel goed wist waar hij moest zijn. De dolfijnen heel goed gezien, zelfs onder onze boot. Op de terugweg nog een tractatie gekregen toen we voor anker gingen voor Giardini.

Les dauphins étant sauvages ils ne viennent pas spécialement au rendez-vous malgré l'obstination du commandant qui a cherché longtemps. Un dauphin a sauter hors de l'eau 1 fois et à l'avant du bâteau. Heureusement pour nous qui étions à l'arrière, une jeunes française avait pris une vidéo qu'elle nous a gentiment montrée et partagée sur Wathap. Sinon la ballade et la baignade toujours aussi chouette.

Det kändes stressat och bemötandet på båten var sådär. Jag önskar att tiden hade ägnats åt att leta delfiner istället för att åka in i en vik, dricka drink och bara vänta. Ingen av oss hade badkläder. Jag frågade vid bokningen om det fanns tid att bada och fick svaret nej.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll cruise to the marine reserve of Isola Bella for a chance to spot wild dolphins
You get to see the splendid bay of Taormina from the sea
There's time to clink 'cheers' as you sip your sundowner aperitif on board

Important to know

Please note, excursions are carried out in full respect of the marine environment. Noises or gestures that could disturb the dolphins are not allowed, nor will it be allowed to feed them.
The crew on board will give a safety briefing before departure
Dolphins are wild animals – we cannot guarantee a sighting. Tickets will not be refunded if no dolphins are sighted.
We prioritize responsible and respectful wildlife viewing on all of our dolphin and whale-watching tours, and we try to avoid interfering with their natural behaviours as much as possible. While sightings can't be 100% guaranteed due to this conservation-focused effort, we'll try our best to make sure you see them.
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Bring a hat
Bring a towel
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Transfers not included
Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

Dolphin watching cruise
Snack
Welcome drink

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

What people say about this experience

4.1/5

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Based on 35 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

3.9/5

Service

4.2/5

Safety

4.2/5

Staff

4.2/5

All ratings (35)

5 stars (18)

51%

4 stars (9)

26%

3 stars (5)

14%

2 stars (3)

1 star (0)

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A. V
Travelled as a couple
26 August 2025
2.2
United Kingdom
It was not worth the money. Did not see the dolphins, and however that is understandable and no fault of the crew, it is advertised with free aperitivo and drinks, which was absolutely not worth the money and nothing italian about it. Having a nice drink and nibbles would have made the experience nice even without the dolphins.
C
Claire F
Travelled with a group of friends
1 August 2025
5
United Kingdom
It was lovely to stop and swim in the sea and the dolphin experience was incredible. Wonderful guide and perfect size group
C
Catherine
Solo traveller
20 July 2025
3
United Kingdom
Unfortunately it was too windy to go out of the bay therefore there wasn't a chance to see the dolphins. Instead the guide took us around the bay showing us some caves and put the anchor down so that those people who had thought to take swimwear with them could swim.
G
Gunther Groenez
Travelled as a couple
21 September 2025
5
Netherlands
Een heel leuke ervaring. Perfect op timing en een heel goede schipper die heel goed wist waar hij moest zijn. De dolfijnen heel goed gezien, zelfs onder onze boot. Op de terugweg nog een tractatie gekregen toen we voor anker gingen voor Giardini.
S
Saudemont Michel
Travelled as a couple
20 September 2025
4.6
France
Les dauphins étant sauvages ils ne viennent pas spécialement au rendez-vous malgré l'obstination du commandant qui a cherché longtemps. Un dauphin a sauter hors de l'eau 1 fois et à l'avant du bâteau. Heureusement pour nous qui étions à l'arrière, une jeunes française avait pris une vidéo qu'elle nous a gentiment montrée et partagée sur Wathap. Sinon la ballade et la baignade toujours aussi chouette.
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Anette
Travelled with family
16 September 2025
1.8
Sweden
Det kändes stressat och bemötandet på båten var sådär. Jag önskar att tiden hade ägnats åt att leta delfiner istället för att åka in i en vik, dricka drink och bara vänta. Ingen av oss hade badkläder. Jag frågade vid bokningen om det fanns tid att bada och fick svaret nej.