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Wild Dolphin Feeding at Dusk — Tangalooma Island Resort

Wade into the shallows at sunset as wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins glide in to feed from your hand — one of Australia's most intimate wildlife encounters, supervised by marine biologists.

What to expect

As the sun dips over Moreton Bay, resort rangers hand you a small bucket of fish and lead you knee-deep into the warm shallows. Wild dolphins — not captive animals — arrive on their own schedule, often accompanied by their calves. A marine biologist narrates the encounter and photographs the interaction for you. The sense of privilege is absolute: these dolphins return nightly entirely by choice.

Book it with
Tangalooma Island Resort (official)
AUD 169 per adult (resort day pass including dolphin feeding access; prices vary by package)
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Good to know

Dolphin feeding occurs at sunset, so confirm your ship's all-aboard time before booking — late-season departures are typically fine. The resort jetty is the cruise tender landing point, so no extra transfer is needed. Pre-book directly via the resort website as participation numbers are strictly capped.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Moreton Island — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Holland America · Westerdam
40 nights · calls at Moreton Island
from $7,099
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