TravelParamaribo

Nature · Leonsberg (departure)

Sunset & Dolphins Trip (Waterproof Tours Suriname)

Afternoon boat trip from Leonsberg down the Suriname River toward the estuary to look for river dolphins, with a stop at a riverside former plantation village and a return leg at sunset. Runs roughly three hours with drinks and snacks on board.

Checked · 4 named sources

Best for families, first-time visitors, half-day trips.

The sunset and dolphins trip is an afternoon on the water from Leonsberg, the jetty at the northern edge of Paramaribo. A traditional covered tent boat heads down the Suriname River to where it meets the Commewijne, the stretch where Guiana dolphins are regularly seen, with a stop at Rust en Werk, a former plantation on the Commewijne bank, before turning back to watch the sun go down over the river. A reseller listing gives a 16:00 departure, about four hours in total, snacks and soft drinks included, EUR 28 per person and a minimum of three passengers; reviews of the operator's own version mention wine, beer and rum on board, so inclusions vary by who sells you the seat.

The product is developed by Waterproof Tours Suriname N.V. (Waterproof Destination Management), phone +597 896 2927, but on 2 September 2026 the trip's own page on their site returned an error while the trip was still on sale through other Paramaribo agencies. Book through whichever seller confirms the date, and ask what drinks are included.

Dolphins are wild animals and sightings are not guaranteed. Take a light rain jacket even in the dry season.

Sources and verification

Checked · 4 named sources

Information on this page is sourced from Waterproof Tours Suriname, Musement, All Suriname Tours.

See all

  • Attraction · Nieuw Meerzorg, Commewijne

    Peperpot Nature Park

    A nature park of about 820 hectares on a former coffee and cocoa plantation in Commewijne, a short drive from Paramaribo, with walking trails through regrown forest and old plantation planting still visible.

  • Attraction · Brokopondo District

    Brownsberg Nature Park

    A nature park of roughly 12,000 hectares on a plateau in Brokopondo district south of Paramaribo, with rainforest trails, waterfalls and views over the Brokopondo reservoir.

  • Tour operator · Paramaribo North

    METS Travel & Tours

    Long-established Paramaribo tour operator that runs its own jungle lodges in the Surinamese interior, including Awarradam, Palumeu and the Kasikasima base camp, plus day trips and city tours. Also books hotels, transfers and river cruises.

Is this your business?

Corrections from owners are welcome and are treated as a source like any other: checked, dated and credited.

Claim this listing