Dolphin Watching: Sesimbra's Wild Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable dolphin watching and boat tour in Sesimbra, just 30 minutes from Lisbon. Spot bottlenose and short-beaked common dolphins in their natural habitat and learn about their habits and behaviors. Perfect for all ages!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Av. dos Náufragos 2 - 09:30 AM - Join the team at the Marine Centre in Sesimbra’s Marina, where guests will be warmly greeted. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, restrooms, and wind jackets.
    10:00 AM - Board the boat for a safety briefing. Life vests are provided for everyone as the tour sets off.
    10:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Cruise through the Arrábida Maritime…
What's Included
  • Welcome drink
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • National Park fees
  • Snorkeling
  • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Additional Information

For the uninitiated, especially young explorers, embark on an extraordinary journey of a dolphin-watching boat excursion to encounter these beautiful creatures in their own environment!
Located just half an hour from Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, Sesimbra offers one of the most rewarding locations in Europe for witnessing bottlenose and short-beaked common…

Location
Av. dos Náufragos 3
Avenida dos Náufragos
Meeting point at Bolhas Tours Marine Centre for check in at Porto de Abrigo de Sesimbra (harbour), 100 meters before the marina area. Second shop on your right after Tic-Tic restaurant just at the entrance of the marina area next to the small pine trees.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sifk8
Sep 28, 2025
Dolphin safari was an unforgettable experience - Matilda and Paola were tireless in their search for the dolphins and it gave sussec. Good guidni, good mood. Can warmly recommend
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Helen_w
Sep 24, 2025
Dolphin and whale watching up close - Amazing we got to see dolphins and whales up close and in an intimate environment with a knowledgeable guide and great captain. I have done a lot of boat trips but this is the best ever We saw a huge pod of pilot whales and were able to spend ages in their company
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Grandtour01922264175
Sep 17, 2025
Spectacle - It was a spectacular morning with bubbles tours we saw two species of dolphins, migratory birds and caves in Sesimbra the malt is very friendly I recommend again thanks Nuno Gaspar
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Cynthiaguyer2020
Sep 7, 2025
Great Fun Dolphin Watching with Bolhas Tours - What fun! Out into the ocean off the coast of Sesimbra in a boat ( with super comfortable seats ) with Bolhas Tours where we stopped three times to see Dolphins diving and surfacing for food ( fish ). Some played with our boat, racing us on either side. Were saw mothers with their babies, teaching them how to fish. A beautiful day. Rosa, our guide, shared some amazing facts about Dolphins nine of us knew. Well organized, wonderful staff, a great way to spend 3 hours in the open sea on a sunny Portugal day. ☀️
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Iainc782
Sep 7, 2025
Fabulous trip - would recommend - Fabulous trip Staff were friendly and informative We saw lots of dolphins Stopped for a swim at the end Would highly recommend
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K2166xkkarolinak
Sep 1, 2025
Perfeito! - Very nice, great experience, super great guide! We haven't expected to see such big amount of dolphins and they were swimming right next to our boat. Umbelievable and amazing. Todo perfeito! :)
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Claudia_s
Aug 29, 2025
Our highlight of the trip - We had a fantastic experience. Our team was Enrique and Darcio. We saw the first dolphin group right after a short time. Then we went high speed out to the Atlantic Ocean and watched a larger group hunting. Both groups got close to the boat and we were able to shoot great shots. There was then a stop at Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo and the caves nearby. All in all can wor the atour really recommend, the team was great, the communication great. We strongly recommend that you take a Wlnd jacket with you, no matter how warm it is! Those hungry for it can stop right next door at the fish restaurant.
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Seaside34152694863
Aug 24, 2025
Friendliness, ethics and professionalism - Kindness, ethics and professionalism in the approach to people, but also to animals. It was very exciting to be so close to so many dolphins!
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P1819dopabloa
Aug 22, 2025
Super recommended - A fantastic tour, we saw dolphins in several groups and were able to swim in a cave. Highly recommended, and the crew super friendly.
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X8892vfsandran
Aug 22, 2025
Great experience! - Bolhas tours is a great company with very friendly and enthusiastic staff. Pretty soon we met dolphins and when a whale was seen elsewhere, we went directly that way and were able to see it. What an experience! During Rosa’s tour we got plenty of explanations about the dolphins and whale. The boats are in very good condition. In short, highly recommended!
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From $64
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).