Join a private speedboat charter into the sparkling Bismarck Sea where pods of wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins are regular companions, and slip into the warm water to swim alongside them in their natural habitat. A profoundly joyful, utterly exclusive bucket-list moment in one of the world's least-visited seas.
What to expect
Your private skipper — a local with decades of knowledge of dolphin gathering grounds around the harbour mouth and outer islands — navigates to the pods with quiet precision. Once alongside, you ease into the clear, warm water as spinner dolphins spiral and leap around you, apparently as curious about you as you are about them. The outer reefs offer bonus snorkelling over pristine coral gardens untouched by mass tourism. A cooling tropical drink and fresh fruit await on board as you return.
Good to know
Best experienced in morning hours when dolphins are most active and sea conditions are calmest. Confirm the charter includes snorkel masks and fins. Combine with a visit to Rapopo Plantation Resort for a sunset sundowner on the way back to port. Book ToursByLocals well in advance of your cruise date.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Rabaul — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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- Mount Tavurvur Active Volcano: Private Guided Descent to the Crater Base
- WWII Underground Japanese Tunnels & Kokopo War Museum: Private Expert Tour
- Simpson Harbour Wreck Diving: WWII Sunken Fleet of Rabaul
- Rabaul Cultural Village & Traditional Tolai Ceremony: Private Immersion
- Rabaul Scenic Highlights: Private Half-Day by Air-Conditioned Minibus