Dolphin Watching: Algarve's Natural Beauty

Embark on a dolphin watching adventure from Olhão, exploring Algarve’s stunning coastline and Ria Formosa. Spot dolphins and learn about marine life.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercado de Olhao - Experience the wonder of dolphins in their natural environment during this 2.3-hour boat tour departing from Olhão. The skilled skipper will guide you to locations where wild dolphins are often spotted swimming freely, offering one of the most memorable experiences of your Algarve visit.
What's Included
  • Boat trip
  • Professional skipper
  • Life jackets
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This dolphin watching tour takes participants along the Algarve coastline and through the Ria Formosa Natural Park, one of Portugal’s most remarkable protected regions. Departing with skilled local skippers from Passeios da Ria Formosa, guests venture out to sea to find wild dolphins, while enjoying stunning coastal scenery.
What sets this tour apart is…

Location
Avenida 5 de Outubro
In front of Hotel Real Marina, stand number 5
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Juliepf1848mp
Aug 7, 2022
AMAZING!!!!! We saw lots of dolphins 🐬 - We booked online which was a very easy process. The man and lady, in charge on the day, were very helpful and friendly. We managed to see lots of dolphins which was amazing 🤩
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Bazzerbatman
Aug 30, 2019
Brilliant dolphin experience - Great setup, easy to arrange and wow we went out and only see largest pod of dolphins the locals have seen....was amazing well worth the money.....loved it...thanks guys
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Beah687
Sep 7, 2023
Terrible experience, avoid! - A terrible and disappointing experience. My partner and I booked the dolphin experience from Olhao. When we arrived, we had a good morning from one of the tour guides, but had no talking throughout the whole ride. Both guides chatted to each other and looked at their phones, smoked and said nothing about the area or dolphins. We did not see any dolphins and saw a few fish. However, no idea what they were as the tour guides said nothing to us. We might as well have booked a ferry ride for a few €. Of course, when we asked for a refund from one of the reps in Olhao, they said we could have a discount on another tour! We will not be booking with this company again, do not recommend and we don’t think we are likely to get any holiday money back of our €70 we paid.
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Twitcher42
Sep 13, 2019
Worst trip ever. - Worst experience of my holiday life..Told us wrong place for pick up - twice!Other passengers also told incorrect pick up point. Life jackets shoddy and no safety instructions given. No interaction with passengers - no information on surrounding areas , on the dolphins - nothing. Seemed determined to fine the dolphins no matter the sea conditions. Took us way out where there were big waves - felt very unsafe. Everyone thrown about - soaking wet and very scared. Didn’t seem to care when I was sick. I found out after that other local tour companies had refused to go out that day because of the sea conditions. Go at your own risk or if you enjoy taking your life in your own hands.
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).