Guiana dolphins, known locally as profosu, live where the Suriname and Commewijne rivers meet just north of Paramaribo. Small groups feed in the brackish water and often surface close to the boat, so sightings on a short river trip are very likely.
Most tours leave the Leonsberg pier in the late afternoon, spend about an hour with the dolphins, stop at an old plantation village such as Rust en Werk or Johan en Margaretha for a local snack, and return after sunset. It is an easy, family-friendly outing that fits into any stay in Paramaribo.
Good to know
- Getting there
- Boats leave from the Leonsberg pier on the Suriname River, a short drive north of central Paramaribo. Transport to the pier is often extra, but most operators can arrange it
- Best time to go
- Year-round. Most trips depart around 16:00 to combine the dolphins with the sunset; a few operators also run morning trips
- Time needed
- 2.5 to 3 hours for a sunset trip; full-day boat tours combine the dolphins with Commewijne plantations
- Entry and permits
- Typically about EUR 23 to 35 per person for a sunset trip, usually with snacks and soft drinks; children and students often pay less
- Tips
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent and a rain jacket in the wet season. Tours run in most weather and are only cancelled in storms
Operators that offer this
Tour operators listed on Explore Suriname, with a direct link to their own tour page.
Prices and dates change. Check with the operator before you book.
Location
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