Puerto El Morro Dolphin Watching: Bottlenose Dolphins

Watch bottlenose dolphins from a boat in the Pacific waters off Puerto El Morro

A six-hour dolphin-watching tour from Guayaquil takes you by boat into the Pacific waters near Puerto El Morro to see bottlenose dolphins in their natural area, with a professional guide explaining the mangroves and bird species you'll encounter. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch at a local restaurant, and time to browse handicrafts are included. The tour runs in all weather and suits families with children from age four.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin watching and local culture

• Pick up at hotel at 8:30 AM
• Transfer to Puerto el Morro (1h45min)
• Register at Puerto el Morro
• Board boat at pier
• Watch bottlenose dolphins
• Observe birds and mangroves with guide
• Return to pier
• Have typical lunch at local restaurant
• Purchase handicrafts
• Return to Guayaquil

The experience

The boat leaves Puerto El Morro pier carrying you into the arm of Pacific Ocean where bottlenose dolphins live. Your guide provides information about the different mangrove types fringing the water and points out the bird species that move through them. The dolphins appear in their natural behavior, and the guide narrates what you're seeing as it unfolds: no rushing between stops, just the rhythm of the water and the animals that inhabit it.

The day starts with hotel pickup at 8:30 AM from Guayaquil, then a drive of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to Puerto El Morro. Once you arrive, registration takes a few minutes before you board the boat with your captain and guide. After the dolphin-watching portion, you return to the pier for a typical lunch at a local restaurant, then have time to look at handicrafts before the return drive to Guayaquil. The whole outing (transfer, boat, lunch, shopping window and drive back) fits into six hours.

Your guide speaks English or Spanish, and the tour operates regardless of weather, so bring a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Children from age four are welcome, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Guayaquil.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• boat ride to see the dolphins.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• time to purchase handicrafts at the pier.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 34 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Perfect Destiny

Is this one for you?The six-hour round-trip leaves room for other activities earlier or later in your day in Guayaquil, but the drive time means this is a half-day commitment rather than a quick morning or afternoon outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the drive from Guayaquil to Puerto El Morro?

The drive takes approximately one hour and forty-five minutes from Guayaquil to Puerto El Morro, then the same on the return.

What will I see besides the dolphins?

The mangrove ecosystem and different bird species are part of the tour. Your guide explains the types of mangroves in the area and identifies birds as you travel through the waters.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included. It is a typical meal of the region, served after you return to the pier from the boat.

What time does the tour start and how long does the whole day take?

Hotel pickup begins at 8:30 AM. The full tour, including transfer, boat ride, lunch and return to Guayaquil, takes six hours.