Gibraltar Dolphin Trips with Dolphin Adventure: About the Dolphins

About the Dolphins

Gibraltar is famous the world over for its thriving population of wild dolphins.

They are attracted to the area by the deep, clean, nutrient rich water, which provides these hungry predators with a constant supply of good quality food. Sardines, mackerel, flying fish and squid are all found in abundance in the area and provide a staple diet for the dolphins. We have three main species in the Bay and Strait of Gibraltar.

The common dolphin, recognised by its hour glass pattern along the side of its body, is known for its’ inquisitive, playful behaviour. This friendly dolphin will normally approach the boat to surf in the waves that are created as the boat moves slowly through the water.

The Striped dolphin is more slender and is often found swimming, playing and hunting with the common dolphin.

Gibraltar is also home to some of the biggest oceanic bottlenose dolphins in the world, at 4 metres long these 700 kg mammals thrill passengers with their spectacular, joyful and acrobatic displays just metres away from the boat.