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

“I was with a group of 8 women and we really enjoyed the trip. The boat was very clean the staff was very good and knowledgeable. We saw sperm whales and other ones and the captain did a great shop explaining and showing us. The sea was a little bit rough but the had water…”

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From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching - The smooth start: getting on board on time in Funchal Marina
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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

“It was an unforgettable experience. The guides were very informative and welcoming. They explained right from the start that dolphins and whales are wild animals and hence can sometimes not be seen. We got incredibly lucky and got to see 4 different species that day: pilot whales, bottomnose dolphins, common dolphins and striped dolphins. I…”

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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 enjoyed a cruise along the coast in an Easterly direction. We were very lucky to spot a pod of Pilot Whales including a mother and baby swimming along together. This put the icing on the cruise cake! We celebrated with a small glass of beer and wine from the onboard bar on the way…”

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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

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip - Safety Briefing That Sets the Rules of the Sea
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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

“Wow – what an absolutely incredible experience! Futurismo Azores Adventures gave us a trip we’ll never forget. Seeing two stunning species of dolphins dancing in the waves was pure magic – such a joyful and heartwarming moment! Although we didn’t spot any whales this time, the beauty of the Azores completely stole the show. The…”

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Portimão: Benagil Caves & Dolphins Watching with Biologist - Getting there at Kiosk n°6: the small logistics that save your trip
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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
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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

11.Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

2.5-hour Tagus-to-Atlantic dolphin cruise from Lisbon with an open bar and guided sights from Belem to Cais do Sodré.

★ 4.0

“We had a brilliant time. We were so well looked after right from collecting our tickets. Our guide showed us lots of sights along the coast and explained their history as we journeyed out into the open sea. The boat ride itself was very enjoyable and we saw lots of sea birds which our guide…”

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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

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

13.Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

Luxury catamaran cruise from Funchal Bay for dolphin and whale watching, with a swim stop at Cabo Girão cliffs in Madeira.

★ 4.2

“This was such an incredible experience - we were grateful to see a few pods of pilot whales and go on a sunset swim in a warm secluded location! Our guide João was lovely and accommodating, sharing stories and recommendations along the way.”

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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

“We had a wonderful time aboard, we saw dolphins and it was heartwarming that the crew caught a plastic bag from the ocean to protect the turtles/fish. Exceptionally pleasant guiding from Margarita and Nico, they told us the ins and outs about Madeira, its geography and the sealife. Food and drinks were amazing, delicious cinnamon…”

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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

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