Not surprisingly, dolphins are often people’s favourite sea mammal with their intelligence, beauty and apparent sense of fun. Therefore the opportunity to see the Moray Dolphins in their natural habitat is compelling.

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee of success with dolphin spotting. They are wild and there are relatively few of them. That said, with time, patience and effort there’s a reasonable chance of seeing the Moray Firth Dolphins but allow for a few visits. 

One way to increase your chances is to take a dolphin boat trip. We've had excellent reports of Dolphin Trips Avoch, who do private boat trips for up to 12 people.    See the link below.

So where’s the best place to see the Moray Firth Dolphins from dry land?  Sightings of the Moray Firth Dolphins are highest in the Chanonry Point area because it’s a favourite spot for dolphins to find food. But tide times are important. Then there are a number of locations where dolphins are fairly regularly spotted, these are around the Inverness Kessock Bridge, Fort George near Ardersier, in Moray at Burghead, Hopeman and Spey Bay. It is possible to spot dolphins all along the Moray Firth Coast.  The Moray coast is not only famous for bottlenose dolphins, but also harbour porpoises and even whales, especially the Minke whale.