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15 Best Dolphin Watching Tours In Portugal

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The 15 most popular dolphin watching tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.

15 Best Dolphin Watching Tours In Portugal

Albufeira: 2.5-Hour Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching

Albufeira: 2.5-Hour Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching - Coastline Cruise Energy: The Stops That Actually Help You See the Algarve

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching - Hybrid-Electric and Silent Cruising: What It Means for Your Experience

Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour - Benagil Caves Inside: Quick Access, Big Photo Results

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise - Why Cabo Girão Makes This Cruise Feel Worth It

4.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

4.5

3-hour Seaborn catamaran from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphin, whale and turtle spotting, plus swim time and sea views.

“Really enjoyable experience. Well organised and all the staff were very friendly and enthusiastic. We did get to see dolphins very close to the boat, which was lovely to experience. The boat is an excellent craft, quite exciting to travel on, especially on the rig at the front. Special thanks to the crew member who…”

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Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave - From Marina de Albufeira to Carvoeiro: the cruise rhythm that sets the tone

5.Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

4.7

2.5-hour Albufeira cruise to Benagil Sea Cave, coastal swim stops, and dolphin searching, with a multilingual crew and safety first.

“Breathtaking scenery with a friendly & knowledgeable crew. Not rushed at all and icing on the cake that we managed to see some beautiful dolphins in their natural habitat. Well worth the money & as someone who doesn’t swim and not that keen on boats, I would still highly recommend.”

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Dolphins Search and Benagil Caves from Albufeira

Dolphins Search and Benagil Caves from Albufeira - Dolphin Search Time: What You Can Realistically Hope For

6.Dolphins Search and Benagil Caves from Albufeira

5.0

Small-group Albufeira dolphin search and Benagil caves cruise with a swim stop. Semi-rigid boat, English crew, about 2.5 hours.

“We had a wonderful time on our boat trip exploring the Benagil Caves and coast. The time on the water offered a whole different viewing perspective to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of the Algarve. Our guides were knowledgeable and made the trip fun and interesting.”

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Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise - From Albufeira Marina Out Along the Algarve Coast

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip - Catamaran vs Zodiac: Picking the Boat That Fits Your Day

8.From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

4.7

3 hours of ethical whale watching off Ponta Delgada with onboard marine biologists, two boat options, and a second tour if you see nothing.

“watching the dolphins very close to the boat was amazing. you could give better directions to your shop. example: you are located in shopping centre and you are shop number 28.”

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Portimão: Benagil Caves & Dolphins Watching with Biologist

Portimão: Benagil Caves & Dolphins Watching with Biologist - Dolphin watching with a marine biologist: how you improve your odds

Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching - Price and value: what you’re really paying for

Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise - Where the trip starts: Marina Nova do Funchal, Cais 8

All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour - Meeting at Kiosk VipDolphins in Funchal (and settling in fast)

12.All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

4.9

Sail from Funchal on a luxury catamaran for a 3-hour dolphin, whale, and turtle search plus a Cabo Girão swim stop with unlimited drinks.

“This tour was amazing, Most others were very crowded and full! Ours were only 17 people. They had towels abd plastic bags for our wet stuff, lots of food and great drinks they kept serving all the time. Changing rooms on board and of course we saw dolphins and whales. They took photos professionally and…”

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Lagos: Combo Dolphin and Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist

Lagos: Combo Dolphin and Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist - Wild Dolphins With Marine Biologists: What “Searching” Feels Like

Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran - Meeting in Funchal: where to start and what to expect

14.Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

4.5

Madeira whale and dolphin watching on an eco catamaran from Funchal, with land spotters and hybrid-electric engines for quieter wildlife viewing.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and shared information about both pilot whales and dolphins. We were fortunate enough to see a family of whales as well as several dolphins.”

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Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist

Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist - Marine biologist-led viewing that stays practical

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