Dolphin Tours in Portugal


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15 Dolphin Tours in Portugal

The trips that actually find the pods.

The 15 dolphin tours travellers rate highest in Portugal, from the bottlenose pods of the Algarve and the Sado estuary to the deep-water dolphins off Madeira. Speedboat searches, catamaran cruises and the Benagil caves on the same trip.

15 Dolphin Tours in Portugal

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching - The smooth start: getting on board on time in Funchal Marina
Dolphin Tours in Portugal, Madeira Dolphin Tours, Tour Reviews

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

2.From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

A 3-hour eco catamaran cruise from Funchal with hybrid-electric quiet cruising and big-deck whale and dolphin watching off Madeira.

4.5

“Professional, friendly team, kept us well-informed throughout the trip. Learned a lot about the common dolphin, of which we saw two pods. Sadly, no whales. Great catamaran, very clean and spacious. Highly recommended.”

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From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching - The smooth start: getting on board on time in Funchal Marina
Dolphin Tours in Portugal, Madeira Dolphin Tours, Tour Reviews

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

4.From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

Silent hybrid-electric catamaran from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales, then a Cabo Girão swim and cliff views.

4.5

“Well organised and safe trip. modern catamaran and smooth sailing. We have close up view of Dolphins swimming along with the boat and a group of Pilot Whales. Crew gave animals plenty of space and made sure they didn't stress them. good information about the sealife from the guide. Plenty on space on board didn't…”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise - Cabo Girão Water Search: Where the Sightings Happen
Dolphin Tours in Portugal, Madeira Dolphin Tours, Tour Reviews

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

5.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

3 hours off Funchal on a Seaborn catamaran searching for dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, plus a swim stop.

4.5

“We loved our morning out on the boat and we’re lucky enough to see a pod of short finned pilot whales right up close to the boat ! There was plenty of space on the boat to move around and for everyone to take photos. It was a beautiful and memory-making experience. We enjoyed the…”

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Dolphins Search and Benagil Caves from Albufeira - The small-boat advantage: what max 18 changes
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Dolphins Search and Benagil Caves from Albufeira

7.Dolphins Search and Benagil Caves from Albufeira

Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil Caves and hunt for dolphins on a small boat with an optional swim stop in the Algarve.

5.0

“Really enjoyable trip. Our guide had a great sense of humour and entertained us on the trip. We were amazed to see dolphins. The caves are very impressive. The boat trip itself was fun and exciting!”

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From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip - Safety Briefing That Sets the Rules of the Sea
Dolphin Tours in Portugal, Sao Miguel Island Dolphin Tours, Tour Reviews

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

9.From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

Whale and dolphin watching from Ponta Delgada in the Azores. 3 hours with an onboard biologist, catamaran or Zodiac, plus a second trip.

4.7

“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 - Getting there at Kiosk n°6: the small logistics that save your trip
Algarve Dolphin Tours, Dolphin Tours in Portugal, Tour Reviews

Portimão: Benagil Caves & Dolphins Watching with Biologist

Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching - The 2.5-hour cruise rhythm: what the timing really means
Dolphin Tours in Portugal, Lisbon Dolphin Tours, Tour Reviews

Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise - Getting On Board at Albufeira Marina (No Hotel Pickup)
Algarve Dolphin Tours, Dolphin Tours in Portugal, Tour Reviews

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise

12.Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise

2.5-hour small-boat dolphin watch and Benagil sea caves from Albufeira Marina with a marine biologist, plus a swim stop.

4.8

“Liked the coastal part but they could have gone to as far as Carveiro, passing some other beautiful caves and beaches. The bit out to sea to find the dolphins was therefore comparatively too long. Very nice boat, fast, quiet and steady.. the guide Maria was kind and spoke good English.”

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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise - The catamaran ride to open sea: smoother sailing, better scanning
Dolphin Tours in Portugal, Madeira Dolphin Tours, Tour Reviews

Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour - Wildlife search time: dolphins, whales, and turtles without the chaos
Dolphin Tours in Portugal, Madeira Dolphin Tours, Tour Reviews

All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

14.All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

Luxury catamaran whale and dolphin watch from Funchal with open bar, snacks, and a Cabo Girão swim stop in 3 hours.

4.9

“Tour was fantastic. Crew was very kind and told a lot of interesting facts about dolphins and whales. We had a lot of snacks and drinks. It was right decision to pay more. It was a definitely VIP tour. Thank you so much!”

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Lagos: Combo Dolphin and Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist - Dolphin watching off Lagos with a marine biologist
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Lagos: Combo Dolphin and Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist

15.Lagos: Combo Dolphin and Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist

Dolphin spotting with marine biologists and a speedboat trip into Benagil Cave from Lagos, Portugal, in about 2.5 hours for $63.

4.7

“Amazing trip! The crew and guides were wonderful — very friendly and professional. We also saw lots of dolphins, even though it was October 27th! There were six adults and two children in our group. Highly recommended!”

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