Dolphin Swim Minimum Age
Short answer: It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 14 across 126 tours. Updated 2026-11-02
We compared 126 dolphin swims in 23 destinations. The minimum age for dolphin swims ranges from any age to 14. 74 tours take children of any age. 37 tours accept children under 6.
By destination
| Destination | Minimum age | Tours stating it |
|---|---|---|
| Hurghada Egypt | all ages to 1+ | 26 of 26 |
| Madeira Portugal | all ages to 6+ | 17 of 17 |
| Tenerife Spain | all ages to 14+ | 14 of 14 |
| Oahu Hawaii, USA | all ages to 5+ | 12 of 12 |
| Algarve Portugal | all ages to 5+ | 12 of 12 |
| Big Island Hawaii, USA | all ages to 10+ | 7 of 7 |
| Key West Florida, USA | all ages to 5+ | 6 of 6 |
| Bali Indonesia | 3+ to 12+ | 6 of 6 |
| Maui Hawaii, USA | 3+ to 5+ | 5 of 5 |
| Puerto Vallarta Mexico | all ages to 4+ | 4 of 4 |
| Gran Canaria Spain | all ages to 3+ | 3 of 3 |
| Cancun Mexico | all ages to 12+ | 2 of 2 |
| Aruba Caribbean | all ages to 0+ | 2 of 2 |
| Kauai Hawaii, USA | 5+ to 5+ | 1 of 1 |
| Miami Florida, USA | all ages to 0+ | 1 of 1 |
| Orlando Florida, USA | 6+ to 6+ | 1 of 1 |
| Montego Bay Jamaica | all ages to 0+ | 1 of 1 |
| Crete Greece | 6+ to 6+ | 1 of 1 |
| Mallorca Spain | 6+ to 6+ | 1 of 1 |
| St. Lucia Caribbean | all ages to 0+ | 1 of 1 |
| Manuel Antonio Costa Rica | 1+ to 1+ | 1 of 1 |
| Koh Samui Thailand | 4+ to 4+ | 1 of 1 |
| Gold Coast Australia | 6+ to 6+ | 1 of 1 |
Youngest ages accepted
Questions
How old do you have to be for a dolphin swim?
It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 14 across 126 tours.
Which dolphin swim is best for young children?
Dolphins Search and Benagil Caves from Albufeira by Allboat has the lowest minimum age (all ages) and 5468 reviews.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.