Looking for an unforgettable adventure on the water? Join Kraken Charters for a private Virginia Beach dolphin tour—perfect for families, couples, or groups looking to explore the stunning marine life of the Chesapeake Bay. Our charters offer an up-close look at wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, breathtaking coastal scenery, and the chance to encounter other amazing wildlife like sea turtles, osprey, and even the occasional whale.
We specialize in creating customizable dolphin tours for all types of occasions: family outings, romantic dates, bachelorette parties, or simply a peaceful escape on the water.
🕓 How Long is the Tour?
Most dolphin tours are 3 hours, depending on your booking and preferences. We also offer sunset dolphin cruises, a magical time to see wildlife with a golden backdrop over the water.
🐋 What Will You See?
While dolphins are our most frequent guests, you might also spot:
🧺 What to Bring Onboard
We recommend:
Sunscreen (no spray) & sunglasses
Camera or phone for dolphin photos
Snacks & drinks (alcohol allowed for 21+)
Light jacket (it can be cooler on the water)
Our vessel is comfortable, clean, and equipped for a relaxed cruise.
🎉 Planning a Special Event?
We’ve hosted bachelorette parties, birthdays, proposals, and corporate outings on our dolphin tours. Ask us about customizing your trip with music, decorations, or add-ons like snacks and drinks.
Dolphin tours fill up fast—especially during weekends and holidays. Secure your date today and get ready for a private dolphin-watching adventure in Virginia Beach you’ll never forget.
Our dolphin tours typically depart from Virginia Beach marinas and cruise into Chesapeake Bay, where dolphin sightings are frequent during the warmer months (May–October). These playful marine mammals are often seen swimming in pods, leaping from the water, or riding the wake of passing boats.
Depending on conditions, we may also explore areas near:
Tom and Kim did such an amazing job giving us the best sunset cruise we could’ve asked for. I would hands down recommend them. Can’t wait to do a fishing charter with them.
SAFE OPERATION! GREAT SERVICE! Capt. Tom and crew were very professional and accommodating resulting in a wonderful and memorable experience for our children catching fish. It was a great experience fishing onboard Kraken Charters with my family, the kids had a great time!
We had the best day on the water on a girls trip! Tom was an amazing captain and took us everywhere we wanted to see. His mate Levi was amazing as well. Highly, highly recommend. Book now!
We provide a comfortable and safe vessel to cruise around looking for dolphins in Virginia Beach. We also provide a cooler with ice and some of the best mates around. These mates work hard and work for tips so be sure to take care of them, 20% is customary.
From late spring through early fall, dolphins are most active in the warm coastal waters of Chesapeake Bay.
Absolutely! Kids love seeing dolphins, and our charters are safe, family-friendly, and educational.
While we can’t guarantee sightings, our experienced captain knows where to find them—and we spot dolphins on most of our trips.
You should bring clothing appropriate for the season. In the summer shorts and t-shirts is fine but in the winter you will want a hat, coat and maybe even some gloves. We always highly recommend that you bring rain gear as you never know when a storm can pop-up. You will also want to bring plenty of water, snacks and/or food. Also don't forget sunscreen but please no spray sunscreen as it turns the boat pink! We recommend children under 90lbs bring their own lifejacket as availability is limited.
Yes, and we suggest having the camera at the ready as you never know what we will see. A phone will work but it is best to have SLR camera with a telephoto lens. We can typically get pretty close but sometimes their acrobatics are a bit from the boat.
All charters are weather permitting and will be up to the Captain's discretion if the trip needs to be rescheduled. All bookings require a 25% deposit to secure the date. This deposit is non-refundable once within 30 days of the charter date, unless you purchase trip protection. Requests to change a trip date are subject to availability and may not always be accommodated and may incur a reschedule fee. Rescheduling your trip does not reset the cancellation window. If your trip is not rescheduled by the original trip date it will be marked as a cancellation. Any cancellations by the customer within 31+ days of the charter date will be refunded the cost of the trip minus any CC/booking fees. Any cancellations by the customer within 5 days of the charter date will result in a charge of 100% of the balance of the trip.
All charters are weather permitting and will be up to the Captain's discretion if the trip needs to be rescheduled. If we cancel for weather we will do our best to reschedule you promptly. If we can not find a suitable date we will refund your deposit.
Marijuana is NOT allowed on the vessel. It will be throw overboard if found. We will immediately return to the dock with NO refund. Waterways have federal jurisdiction and all vessels fall under federal regulations. See article for questions
The waters around Virginia Beach are a heavenly place. Join us a for a beautiful evening on the Chesapeake Bay.
We offer a variety of charter options, including half-day, full-day, and overnight trips. We can also customize your trip to suit your preferences and needs.
Virginia Beach is a great place to party on the water. Grab your girlfriends and enjoy a day cruising and swimming or docked at a bar. We customize each trip!
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