Dolphin Swims Ranked by Seasickness Risk
Short answer: Start with Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar (Delphi Watersports); Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran (Delphi Watersports); Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona (Body Glove Cruises). Their listings describe the calmest water or most stable boats. Our score is an estimate from the listing text. Updated 2026-11-02
We compared 126 dolphin swims in 23 destinations. 6 tours of 126 score 2 or lower on our 1–5 seasickness risk scale. The calmest options are Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar (Delphi Watersports); Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran (Delphi Watersports).
By destination
| Destination | Seasickness risk | Tours stating it |
|---|---|---|
| Hurghada Egypt | lowest 3/5 | 26 of 26 |
| Madeira Portugal | lowest 2/5 | 17 of 17 |
| Tenerife Spain | lowest 3/5 | 14 of 14 |
| Oahu Hawaii, USA | lowest 3/5 | 12 of 12 |
| Algarve Portugal | lowest 3/5 | 12 of 12 |
| Big Island Hawaii, USA | lowest 2/5 | 7 of 7 |
| Key West Florida, USA | lowest 3/5 | 6 of 6 |
| Bali Indonesia | lowest 2/5 | 6 of 6 |
| Maui Hawaii, USA | lowest 3/5 | 5 of 5 |
| Puerto Vallarta Mexico | lowest 3/5 | 4 of 4 |
| Gran Canaria Spain | lowest 3/5 | 3 of 3 |
| Cancun Mexico | lowest 3/5 | 2 of 2 |
| Aruba Caribbean | lowest 2/5 | 2 of 2 |
| Kauai Hawaii, USA | lowest 5/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Miami Florida, USA | lowest 4/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Orlando Florida, USA | lowest 3/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Montego Bay Jamaica | lowest 3/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Crete Greece | lowest 3/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Mallorca Spain | lowest 3/5 | 1 of 1 |
| St. Lucia Caribbean | lowest 4/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Manuel Antonio Costa Rica | lowest 4/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Koh Samui Thailand | lowest 4/5 | 1 of 1 |
| Gold Coast Australia | lowest 3/5 | 1 of 1 |
Lowest scores
Questions
Which dolphin swim is best if I get seasick?
Start with Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar (Delphi Watersports); Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran (Delphi Watersports); Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona (Body Glove Cruises). Their listings describe the calmest water or most stable boats. Our score is an estimate from the listing text.
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.