Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure: Places to Swim with Dolphins in Bali

Xperience Team
04 Sep 2024 - 6 min read

You must have known that Bali Island located in Indonesia has become one of the most popular tourist destinations around the world for its rich cultural heritage, natural beauties, and pristine beaches. Housing numerous stunning coastlines and diverse marine ecosystems, Bali is often called a haven for marine life enthusiasts where visitors get to know more about the beautiful coral reefs, colourful fish, sea turtles and many other bigger marine mammals like manta rays and dolphins.

Have you ever thought about how it feels swimming along with the adorable dolphins in the vast ocean? By visiting Bali, you can make that dream come true.

There are several places that you can visit which allow you to swim along these beautiful marine creatures of dolphins. One of the most renowned spots where visitors can observe these intelligent creatures in their natural habitat is Lovina Beach.

Lovina Beach

Known as the playground of dolphins, Lovina Beach is one of the popular tourist destinations located in the northern part of Bali. The beach is known for its black sand beaches, laid-back atmosphere and one of the rarest spots where visitors can take a good look at dolphins swimming freely in the ocean.

Here are some of the tours and spots where you get to fulfil your long-lasting dream of swimming together with one of the most adorable marine mammals, dolphins.

1. Lovina Dolphin Tours

Spend your precious morning with the pristine beach of Lovina Beach where you get a rare chance to see the sight of dolphins jumping around the surface of the vast blue sea. By participating in this tour, you would be able to capture numerous unforgettable photos of the sun slowly showing its shine over the horizon and take a glimpse of dolphins jumping around under the crimson colour of the sun.

Dolphins in Lovina Beach are known for being the most active during the early morning when you will need to follow the tour itinerary as early as 3.00 AM to 9.00 AM to make your dolphin experience more complete. It might sound a little bit of a hassle at first, but once you experience the tours, it is all worth the effort.

Lovina dolphin and snorkeling, swimming with dolphins with tour options

10.0/10

Lovina

AU$14

AU$12

2. Dolphin Tour Lovina by Bali Best Adventure

Another tour that can be added to your consideration is Dolphin Tour Lovina by Bali Best Adventure. It is a shorter dolphin tour that you can experience in Bali where you don't need to wake up as early as 3.00 AM because the tour starts at 5.00 AM to 8.15 in the morning.

Here, visitors would be taken on a private boat with a reliable captain who also doubles as your guide. Besides you will be able to become one with the ocean and enjoy the scenic scene of the beach in its most natural atmosphere, you will also be able to get closer and personal with the adorable dolphins that are swimming around your boat. This specific trip would also certainly bring joy and unique memories for nature, and marine enthusiasts from all over the world

Dolphin Tour Lovina By Bali Best Adventure

9.6/10

Lovina

AU$17

AU$10

3. Lovina Beach Sunrise & Dolphin Watching Tour

One more option where you get to witness the stunning sight of the sunrise while also interacting with numerous dolphins in their natural habitats in Bali, Lovina Beach Sunrise Dolphin Watching tour is a 2-hour tour that is equipped with insurance, comfortable boat transportation and a life jacket to make sure of your safety during your trip.

Your journey with this specific journey will begin as early as 5.30 in the morning until 9.00 AM when you will be sent back to the lovely Lovina Beach shore. Experience your unforgettable moment on top of the calming ocean and stunning natural landscape and get immersed in the sight of dolphins jumping around cheerfully from under the crystal clear water of the vast sea.

Lovina Beach Sunrise & Dolphin Watching Tour - 2 Hours

9.6/10

Lovina

AU$14

AU$11

1. Zen Resort Bali

A luxurious wellness retreat located on top of a hill overlooking the breathtaking crystal-clear water of the Bali Sea, Zen Resort Bali offers stunning views and a tranquil atmosphere perfect for healing. The resort itself is known for providing a variety of wellness programs including Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, spa treatments, and healthy cuisine to help you achieve a better state of mind and body.

Zen Resort Bali

Lovina

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2. Bali Paradise Hotel - Boutique Resort

Spoil yourself in this comfortable yet convenient boutique hotel close to Lovina Beach named Bali Paradise Hotel. The hotel is also quite affordable and is known for offering a relaxed atmosphere with stunning sights of the natural beauty where beautiful rice fields surround the house. The hotel itself provides several options of rooms and suites all complete with a balcony to get a glimpse of Lovina Beach as well as the ocean with facilities and amenities such as an outdoor pool with a bar, a restaurant with terrace dining and a variety of spa services that are waiting for your visit.

Bali Paradise Hotel - Boutique Resort

7.8/10

Lovina

AU$56

AU$50

3. Angsoka Hotel

Angsoka Hotel is the perfect hotel for budget-oriented visitors who are looking for comfortable accommodations complete with on-site amenities and convenient locations near popular attractions at a budget price. Nestled in a strategic location in Singaraja close to numerous tourist attractions including Lovina Beach, Temukus Traditional Village, and Banjar Hot Spring, this hotel is the perfect option for people who want to press their budget as much as possible while still being able to enjoy their precious time in Bali by having a tour to numerous popular tourist attractions around.

Lovina Beach is not the only place where you get to enjoy dolphin watching and even swimming together with those adorable creatures. There are still many other options in Bali where you get those rare chances and take a memorable moment together with dolphins.

Angsoka Hotel

8.6/10

Lovina

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Here are the other options where you get to swim along with dolphins in the other parts of Bali Island ;

1. Tanjung Benoa Water Sports

While it might not specialise in dolphins, Tanjung Benoa Water Sports is a well-known water sports centre located in Tanjung Benoa in Bali offering a wide range of water sports activities for visitors of all ages and skill levels such as Parasailing, Banana Boat Rides, Jet Skiing, Flyboarding, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and many others that offering you a higher chance to meet with the marine lives including Dolphins during your fun times Tanjung Benoa Beach.

It is not only a perfect place where it offers you a high chance to dive into the ocean and swim together with dolphins, but Tanjung Benoa Water Sports also offers you a ton of activities and fun that you can enjoy with friends and family or even with our loved ones to make unforgettable memories together.

Tanjung Benoa Watersports by Ciwa Perfect Watersports

9.0/10

Tanjung Benoa

AU$17

AU$5

2. Bali Dolphins Interaction

A place in Bali that specialises in interacting with dolphins and offers a unique program where visitors are allowed to get close and personal with their friendly dolphins in a massive pool. Being guided by the professional Bali Dolphins Interaction program gives you the once-in-a-lifetime chance to interact directly with these beautiful creatures, hugging, feeding, playing and swimming with dolphins in the saltwater pool which will leave you with an unforgettable experience.

The duration of your program will last for around 40 minutes with a maximum number of 7 people under one session. So get your friends and family to join you on this rare and unique experience that you can only get in Bali.

Address: Jl. Pelabuhan Benoa, Pesanggaran, Denpasar, Bali.

3. Bali Exotic Marine Park

One of the popular tourist attractions that will take visitors to know more about the marine life located in Nusa Dua Bali is the Bali Exotic Marine Park. This park is a home to a variety of marine animals including sea lions, sharks, rays, and dolphins. This exciting park offers numerous kinds of activities that you can participate in including the dolphin shows where visitors can watch dolphins perform tricks and stun and if you are lucky enough, you will get to see these adorable animals up close, Sea Lion interactions are also another activities worth-to experience in the park that allow you to swim along them.

Bali Exotic Marine Park is a perfect place if you are looking for a tourist destination offering fun and educational experiences in Bali for children, and new experiences for adults.

Address: Jl. Bali Eksotik No.8, Pedungan, Denpasar Selatan, ota Denpasar

Opening Hours: 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM

Flight to Bali

Sat, 12 Jul 2025

AirAsia X

Sydney (SYD) to Bali / Denpasar (DPS)

Start from AU$412.95

Sun, 13 Jul 2025

Batik Air Malaysia

Melbourne (MEL) to Bali / Denpasar (DPS)

Start from AU$350.66

Sun, 6 Jul 2025

Qantas

Canberra (CBR) to Bali / Denpasar (DPS)

Start from AU$772.91

Get your unique experience interacting and swimming along with dolphins in Bali! If you would like to book accommodation, services, or flight tickets to Bali or anywhere you want, Traveloka is more than happy to help you in booking those tickets. Besides giving the best price, Traveloka also often gives numerous combos, discounts, and promotions! So don’t miss yours!

In This Article

• Lovina Beach
• 1. Lovina Dolphin Tours
• 2. Dolphin Tour Lovina by Bali Best Adventure
• 3. Lovina Beach Sunrise & Dolphin Watching Tour
• Recommended Accommodation close to Lovina Beach
• 1. Zen Resort Bali
• 2. Bali Paradise Hotel - Boutique Resort
• 3. Angsoka Hotel
• Here are the other options where you get to swim along with dolphins in the other parts of Bali Island ;
• 1. Tanjung Benoa Water Sports
• 2. Bali Dolphins Interaction
• 3. Bali Exotic Marine Park

Flights Featured in This Article

Sat, 12 Jul 2025
AirAsia X
Sydney (SYD) to Bali / Denpasar (DPS)
Start from AU$412.95
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Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Batik Air Malaysia
Melbourne (MEL) to Bali / Denpasar (DPS)
Start from AU$350.66
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Canberra (CBR) to Bali / Denpasar (DPS)
Start from AU$772.91
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