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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.
2.5-hour Benagil Caves and dolphin watching cruise from Albufeira with a marine biologist, photo stops, and a possible swim.
“Definitely the highlight of my trip! First we couldn’t find any dolphins but then on our way back to visit the caves we bumped into a big group jumping around us! It was just amazing! Highly recommended!”
3-hour eco catamaran from Funchal with silent hybrid-electric dolphin and whale watching, onboard nets, two decks, and bar snacks.
“Great tour, saw some whales and the crew was great. Just like described.”
Speedboat from Albufeira to Benagil Caves for iconic views, a possible swim stop, and dolphin spotting along Portugal’s Algarve coast.
“Sites were amazing and we got to see a group of dolphins 🤩. Our guide Anna and Ruben were both knowledgeable and made our trip even more enjoyable!”
3-hour Seaborn catamaran from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphin, whale and turtle spotting, plus swim time and sea views.
“We were lucky to see both dolphins and whales. Staff were great! ,they interacted with everyone, pleasant, friendly and very informative about the sea life.”
2.5-hour Albufeira cruise to Benagil Sea Cave, coastal swim stops, and dolphin searching, with a multilingual crew and safety first.
“We had such a wonderful time on our boat ride to the caves. The scenery was breathtaking and to top it off we were lucky enough to spot dolphins, which made the experience even more special. Our guides were fantastic, they were friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole trip very enjoyable. It was truly an…”
Small-group Albufeira dolphin search and Benagil caves cruise with a swim stop. Semi-rigid boat, English crew, about 2.5 hours.
“The trip was well worth the money. Due to weather conditions, they informed me that they couldn't proceed with my booked time slot and offered alternative options. The communication was excellent. We booked a later trip and were out for the full advertised duration. Unfortunately, we weren't lucky enough to see dolphins this time, but…”
2.5-hour Albufeira RIB cruise for wild dolphins, sea caves, and possible Benagil access, with an onboard marine biologist and swim stop.
“our guide was excellent, as was our driver , great activity all round”
3 hours of ethical whale watching off Ponta Delgada with onboard marine biologists, two boat options, and a second tour if you see nothing.
“Perfect. We saw everything that ocean had to offer at low season (lots of dolphins, 4 whales) Crew is coordinated and carrying for passengers Thank you.”
Portimão’s Benagil Caves and marine-biologist dolphin hunt. Cruise for caves, swim if conditions allow, and learn marine life on board.
“Seen 100s of dolphins and the caves were very cool. Great captin and marine information”
Cruise Lisbon’s Tagus River to the Atlantic for dolphin watching, landmark views, and an open bar during a 2.5-hour outing.
“The ladies were just great! They welcomed us with drinks and gave us a guided run down on everything we was passing along the river. Even though we didn’t see any dolphins, it was still a lovely experience”
Luxury catamaran from Funchal with dolphin and whale spotting, plus snorkeling at Cabo Girão’s cliffs. Drinks extra.
“Amazing!! The 2 guides were the best and made the trip that much better.”
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.
“We only saw a couple dolphins in the distance but seeing wildlife was merely a perk to the amazing boat ride. The boat was amazing and very spacious and our view the entire ride was breathtaking. The captain and boat crew were very knowledgeable and attentive. The capital even offered to refill our drinks at…”
Lagos speedboat combo tour with a marine biologist for wild dolphins, then Benagil Cave by boat from Marina de Lagos.
“It was very informative , the guides were humorous as well ..”
Madeira whale and dolphin watching on an eco catamaran from Funchal, with land spotters and hybrid-electric engines for quieter wildlife viewing.
“Close to the cruise port or 10e in a taxi. Whilst the sea journey was very choppy, to see Bottle nose Dolphins and Pilot whales was an amazing experience. I highly recommend this company, great communication and a fabulous tour. Highly recommended.”
Marine biologist-led dolphin watching from Lisbon on a fast RIB. Scan for pods near the Atlantic and pass Belém monuments by boat.
“Absolutely incredible!! Not only did we see dolphins but were lucky enough to see Orcas!! We spent a few hours following a pod of 5 orcas including a baby! The tour guides were so informative and so respectful of the wildlife, while giving us the experience of a lifetime!! Honestly cannot recommend enough.”
