We had low expectations based on reviews we had read. It met our expectations. It wasn't the boat or the crew they were fine and the morning tea a surprise. We were told 3 hours, it was 5, again all fine. We travelled an hour to get to the dolphins, there was a large pond of all ages and we initially spent time watching them above water and slowly moving in their direction. Then many other boats arrived. Many people were put in the water to be towed and many boat captains were aggressive and clearly wanted their patrons to be in front. The dolphins were chased and chased. I saw some dolphins at great depth and for 1 minute at the end. The rest of the time was spent watching blue water and bubbles from other boats engines. As with most things involving tourist there is no regulation or allowing everyone to have a go. We then returned to nearby where we left and went snorkelling. It was fabulous and one of the best coral gardens I have seen. The biggest surprise was the underwater marine sculptures. Our boat driver didn't know about them. I wouldn't recommend this at all, go snorkelling instead.
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Patricia_G
August 27, 2026
Poor experience
I was not going to leave a review however because we were continually asked for a 5 star review, we decide to leave one. We booked this due to the hype of this excursion on TikTok. The driver was very nice and pleasant for the ride there. However when we got to Lovina, the dolphin experience was not worth the almost three hour drive…Upon arrival the boat driver definitely did not speak English as advertised ( which not trying to be rude or disrespectful but for this type of excursion I feel it is needed for safety) and he was also quite rude when we were asking questions he would suck his teeth and make faces. Also there was no explanation of the boat /rules and or safety procedures. The buckles on life vests were broken. The snorkeling equipment my husband used (goggles with nose piece) was too big and or broken and when we asked to change it the driver was rudely sucking his teeth. Then he was speeding while we were holding on to catch the dolphins to the point where you’re literally fighting for your life to hold on and not swallow water and or get left in the dust by the boat yet we still managed to be the furthest boat from the dolphins. There were many other boats out that morning with us and it seemed like their drivers were going slower and the tourists were having an enjoyable ride. It’s also advertised that there is breakfast and coffee- this is not true as the fruit we were offered was a really chalky banana and the coffee was given from a questionable thermos and unknown water source so we did not drink it. The only thing that made this worth the money was the good 10 seconds of dolphin watching as well as the 15-20 minutes we spent snorkeling at the coral reef. He did not rush us and we could have stayed longer but at that point we just wanted to go home. Snorkeling at that reef was beautiful there were so many fish up close. After getting off the boat, you are approached by locals that are trying to sell bracelets and other souvenirs to you which we did buy to support. However, once you buy from one of them, they all come chasing at the same time it’s very overwhelming. Just letting you know what to expect.
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Utami T
August 24, 2026
Worth the Trip
Really enjoyed this Lovina dolphin tour. Seeing the dolphins in their natural environment was a special experience. We also had time for swimming and snorkeling, which made the trip more complete. Would definitely recommend it.
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johannessw9
August 24, 2026
Perfect Morning
We had a wonderful morning in Lovina. The dolphin watching was exciting and seeing them swimming close to the boat was unforgettable. The snorkeling was also enjoyable with lots of small colorful fish. Great tour overall.
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TawatchaiJamikkram
August 24, 2026
Great Bali Activity
A really enjoyable activity during our Bali trip. We went dolphin watching in Lovina and saw some beautiful dolphins in the morning. Swimming and snorkeling made it even more exciting. Definitely a memorable experience.
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832irishi
August 24, 2026
Wonderful Experience
Loved this experience in Lovina. The dolphin watching was the highlight of the morning, and we also enjoyed swimming and snorkeling in the sea. The whole trip was relaxing and fun. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Bali.
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Seaside65170555506
August 24, 2026
Highly Recomended
We had a fantastic time on the Lovina dolphin tour. The dolphins were beautiful to see and the morning sea was peaceful. After dolphin watching we went swimming and snorkeling, which was really enjoyable. I would definitely do this tour again.
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Yasmeen_S
August 12, 2026
Disaster
Absolute disaster. The boat drag you with unbelievable speed over the dolphins in the deep but trying to catch the ones on the surface. My snorkeling mask came out many time and I swallowed a lot of water. 3 times I go on board and I tell the captain that he is so fast that I have dolphins underneath but he druves so fast we pass them and aslo I told him I almost drowned. He didn't understand English and jept going faster and faster I had to tell him to stop and go back
事業者からの返答
Hi Yasmeen,
I am deeply sorry for your terrible experience during the Lovina Dolphin Watching, Swimming, and Snorkeling tour. This is definitely not the standard we want to give to our guests.
Your safety is the most important thing to us. I am very sorry that the boat went too fast while you were in the water, causing your mask to come off and making you swallow water. I completely understand how frustrating that must have been for you.
I also apologize that the captain did not understand English and did not stop when you asked him to. That is unacceptable. A captain must always listen to the guests, especially regarding safety.
Thank you for reporting this to us. I have spoken directly with the captain and our team about your review. We are taking strict actions to ensure all boats maintain a slow and safe speed when dragging guests in the water. We are also improving our team's basic English communication so they can understand guests better.
Warm regards,
Indra
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Sharlotte_M
July 27, 2026
Great experience
The boat captain was brilliant he had been working for 45 years so knew exactly what to do and kept us safe and we saw the dolphins
Driver got us there safely
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wedadd2026
July 25, 2026
Descent experience
Was ok experience ! We saw the dolphins and swim there!
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