Escape the city and embark on an unforgettable Lisbon Dolphin Watching Experience. This exciting journey that brings you closer to nature and offers a completely different view of Portugal’s stunning coastline. Departing from Lisbon or nearby Setúbal or Sesimbra. This experience combines marine exploration, breathtaking scenery, and the thrill of spotting dolphins in their natural habitat.
The Lisbon Dolphin Watching Tour begins with a warm welcome from your experienced crew and marine biologist guide. Guide will brief you on the day’s route, safety measures, and the types of marine life you may encounter. You can see video report here.
The real highlight, of course, is encountering wild dolphins. The waters near Lisbon are home to several dolphin species, most commonly the common dolphin and the bottlenose dolphin. These intelligent and playful creatures often swim close to the boat, leaping and splashing in the waves. Your guide will provide fascinating insights into their behavior, social structures, and the marine ecosystem they inhabit.
Along the way, you might also spot other marine life such as seabirds, jellyfish, or even sunfish, making the experience rich in biodiversity. The tour is conducted with the utmost respect for nature, following ethical wildlife observation guidelines to ensure minimal disturbance to the animals.
After a quick safety briefing and introduction from the captain and onboard marine biologist or guide, you’ll board boat.
As the boat departs, depending on the itinerary, you’ll cruise along Portugal’s beautiful coastline.
Once you reach deeper waters the crew begins scanning the sea for dolphin activity. Using their knowledge of local dolphin movements.
You’ll have plenty of time to observe, photograph, and learn about the dolphins. The marine biologist will explain their behaviors, social structures, and how these animals are protected in Portuguese waters.
It’s a peaceful, educational, and visually stunning experience—ideal for families, couples, or team events. The combination of ocean air, beautiful views, and the magic of seeing dolphins in the wild makes this one of Lisbon’s most memorable and heartwarming activities.
Approx. 3 hours
2-12 persons
From 56 EUR per person.
From 50 EUR per person.
No one Dolphin Watching team can give you 100% guarantee that you will see dolphins. If someone say about 100%, believe, this looks like scam.
Our team can give you 98% success rate in dolphins’ sights.
Here you can see List of whales which you can find near Lisbon.
Tour isn't planned for kids until 6 years.
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