Drake Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour: Featured on National Geographic
4.6
225 Ratings
Playa Colorada

Embark on a life-changing adventure with the Divine Dolphin in Drake Bay. Encounter wild dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. Book your tour now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Divine Dolphin - The Divine Dolphin offers transformative experiences with wild dolphins and whales in their natural environment off the coast of Drake Bay, Costa Rica. Our tours have been highlighted on numerous websites, in magazines, feature films, and TV shows, including the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and most recently, National…
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What's Included
  • Experience Wild and Free Dolphins and Whales in their natural habitat
  • Local Taxes
  • On-board hydrophone to hear the sounds of the dolphins and whales
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling gear is provided
  • Fully safety equipped, custom designed and built tour boat
  • Professional, experienced guides and marine biologists dedicated to conservation and preservation
Additional Information

Featured on National Geographic, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, and more, the Divine Dolphin has been offering transformative experiences to encounter wild dolphins and whales in their natural environment since 1998.
The Divine Dolphin is Drake Bay’s original dolphin and whale watching tour and the sole operator in the area exclusively…

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Location
Playa Colorada
For most hotels, we pick up at the main beach in Drake Bay, Playa Colorado, where the road ends at the beach and where all the boats come in and out. If you are staying at a hotel further from town, let us know so we can tell you where the pick up will be.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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C9303minicolab
Feb 28, 2026
Divine - Absolutely awe inspiring experience. We were surrounded by 5 humpback whales, one being a newborn. Massive , beautiful creatures right beside the boat. This is our 4th excursion with Divine Dolphins and each time is different yet equally magnificent!
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Royale
Feb 14, 2026
Great day watching playful whales and Dolphins - This was by far the best experience of my trip. Seeing a momma and baby whale up close and watching the baby play was a one in a lifetime experience. They picked me up in Drake Bay and we headed out. We found the whales quickly and our guide was very informative. Then we went in search of dolphins. They'd just had a big feed and were resting. Not as playful as they could've been, but still fun to watch. We had lunch by a waterfall and then returned to the whales. By now the baby was restless and playful. She put on a good show of rolling onto her back, slapping her dorsal fin and tail.
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Royale_u
Feb 14, 2026
Amazing day on the water with whales and dolphins - This was by far the best experience of my trip. Seeing a momma and baby whale up close and watching the baby play was a one in a lifetime experience. They picked me up in Drake Bay and we headed out. We found the whales quickly and our guide was very informative. Then we went in search of dolphins. They'd just had a big feed and were resting. Not as playful as they could've been, but still fun to watch. We had lunch by a waterfall and then returned to the whales. By now the baby was restless and playful. She put on a good show of rolling onto her back, slapping her dorsal fin and tail. This was by far the best experience of my trip. Seeing a momma and baby whale up close and watching the baby play was a one in a lifetime experience. They picked me up in Drake Bay and we headed out. We found the whales quickly and our guide was very informative. Then we went in search of dolphins. They'd just had a big feed and were resting. Not as playful as they could've been, but still fun to watch. We had lunch by a waterfall and then returned to the whales. By now the baby was restless and playful. She put on a good show of rolling onto her back, slapping her dorsal fin and tail.
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Jamesl7159
Jan 17, 2026
Incredible!!!! just boook it! - My husband and I went on the tour on 1/14. We didn't see any whales that day however we got up close with some fascinating psuedo orcas that hadn't been seen in 6 months and a good size pod of dolphins! The pseudo orcas were swimming right up to the boat and we got so many great videos and pictures of them. They were amazing!!. I loved the tour, and the only major regret that I had was not booking the same tour 2 days in a row lol.
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Tanja_w
Jan 16, 2026
Unforgettable experience!... - Unforgettable experience! We've seen a lot of whales, very dense. The team was extremely competent and patient. An absolute highlight!
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Justin_k
Jan 12, 2026
the guides are very... - the guides are very knowledgeable and will make sure that the animals won't be disturbed, which is great. make sure to bring sunscreen, because the sun out there is brutal
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P7443ohamandas
Jan 8, 2026
10 out of 10. The best tour ever. - This was the most extraordinary dolphin trip I have ever experienced in my life. We spent almost an hour watching spinner dolphins swim around the boat jump out of the water and spin in the air. To see these dolphins swimming around us was truly magical. I cannot recommend this tour enough to anyone eating to see spinner dolphins.
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Joysee55
Sep 24, 2025
Respectful of ocean and its life … informative, safe, ! - A dream come true for me . My day with Divine Dolphin was beyond magical. We had the joy of immediately connecting with playful dolphins, but what moved me most was the long time we spent communing with a mother humpback and her calf. You could feel the trust and that mom chose to hang out with us. Sierras’s connection with the whales is something truly rare and beautiful to witness . Even as the weather threatened to shift , Sierra and her captain navigated with such calm professionalism, keeping us comfortable and safe while never losing that sense of wonder. Their deep respect for the ocean and its creatures was part of every moment. The whole experience felt special — like being welcomed into a conversation with the ocean itself. Appreciated the lunch and water too ! I left Drake with my heart wide open, grateful for the dolphins and whales, and for this unforgettable experience. This was more than a tour – it was a heart-opening experience that touched the soul. ❤️
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Maureenfriend
Feb 1, 2026
Good, but.... - Pros: we saw dolphins. Road out for a long time, hoping to catch spinner dolphins but it was not meant to be. We did hang out with spotted dolphins which was very special. Lunch and snack provided was good. The young guide (did not catch her name) was very good. She was genuine and shared the typical Costa Rican warmth that we had experienced so far in our 4 week trip. Cons: no whales. I wasn't really expecting any though, based on the description from another company. I chose this one because it was a longer tour, thereby increasing the chances of seeing them and more dolphins. The description also convinced me that their expertise would be a huge plus. Once you sign up, they send you the disclaimer that you may not see it all, which I totally understand, having been on many nature tours. Nature decides what it does or doesn't do. I think it would have been more relaxing if the owner, Sierra wasn't there. She was introduced as having 30 years experience and how she was instrumental in making changes in CR to protect the dolphins. I am very happy to hear that! However, she was very abrupt how she spoke to the guests about standing. Her concern was not for safety reasons but so everyone could see. I would normally agree with this except being short, I could not see above the bow. I'm not sure why everyone couldn't stand and enjoy the dolphins. It would have also been beneficial to put the boat sideways to the dolphins rather than having them constantly in the front of the boat, so that only those in the very front being able to film them. I missed some incredible shots because of this. The saying "you remember how people made you feel" stands true. Her attitude did not portray the typical Costa Rican warmth that we had come to expect. I haven't looked at my photos yet but I'm hoping I got a few good ones to make up for how I feel after the 6 hour trip.
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754jules
Feb 21, 2026
It's good. - We've seen dolphins and whales. But contrary to the description were snorkeling was not possible. The guides seemed only moderately interested in the group or as if we were particularly keen and we stood in the water for an hour and a half to wait for humpback whales to reappear again and again for 30 seconds. As a tour, that would have been enough for us 2-3 times. Lunch was great.
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