Biologist guided dolphin watching safari
Description
Experience one of the Algarve's most intimate dolphin watching safaris, limited to just 18 guests. Begin with an exclusive briefing by a Marine Biologist and discover the cetacean species found along the Algarve coast, their behaviour, and the importance of responsible wildlife observation. Board a fast and comfortable RIB with an experienced skipper and Marine Biologist, who will interpret every sighting and share fascinating insights into dolphin behaviour, marine ecology and conservation. Every safari follows the recognised Code of Conduct for Cetacean Watching, ensuring a respectful approach to these wild animals. You may encounter Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, and other marine wildlife. A unique dolphin watching experience combining education, conservation and unforgettable encounters in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for travelers with back problems
- Not suitable for pregnant travelers
- Not suitable for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not suitable for children under 4 years old
- Not suitable for participants with more than under 70 years old
- Not suitable for participants with back, neck or bone conditions (osteoporosis or fragile bone conditions)
- Not suitable for participants that are not physically able to participate safely
- Understand that sea conditions may occasionally be rough and that the ride can be physically demanding
- Accept that routes and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed due to safety and natural conditions
Reviews(359)
I booked the BlueFleet tour for my family including young children (7 and 5) and we had an incredible time. Ana our guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgable, couldn’t guarantee we’d see dolphins, but we were lucky enough to see a group feeding, a group playing and then a large pod swimming on the way back into Lagos. A perfect way to spend the morning, great value for money and the perfect amount of time to be on the water. We all loved it.
The tour was fantastic. We had a brief talk at the start with the marine biologist so we knew how to identify the dolphins. We did the tour first thing in the morning and it felt like we were the only boat out there. We quickly found a pod of Bottle Nose dolphins which we watched from a distance for a while before moving on and finding a nursery pod of Common Dolphins. These kept swimming back round to the boat so we got to see them close up.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic morning with us. Spotting both bottlenose dolphins and a nursery group of common dolphins must have made the trip particularly special, especially having the opportunity to observe them interacting naturally around the boat. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the introduction from our marine biologist. Understanding a little more about the dolphins and their behaviour can make these encounters even more meaningful. Thank you for choosing BlueFleet. We hope this remains a wonderful memory of your time in the Algarve, and we would love to welcome you on board again! Warm regards, BlueFleet Team
We had an informative trip, sighting common dolphins from new born to adults. Even if we didn't spot any dolphins, the boat trip was worth the money alone!
Many thanks for your kind words and the 5-star evaluation. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and had the chance to see common dolphins of different ages, including newborns — such a special encounter! It is also wonderful to know that you enjoyed the boat trip itself and found the experience worthwhile from start to finish. Thank you for choosing BlueFleet, and we hope to welcome you on board again for another adventure in the Algarve! Kind Regards, The BlueFleet Team
It was a super beautiful tour. We saw many dolphins and received a lot of information from Inês, who accompanies the tour as a biologist. The ride in the speedboat was mega. We bought the tickets for the tour on-site at the harbor promenade from Anja, the world's best ticket seller.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted that you saw so many dolphins and enjoyed the excitement of the speedboat ride. It is wonderful to hear that Inês’ knowledge as a marine biologist made the experience even more interesting and informative. We will also make sure that Anja — “the world’s best ticket seller” — receives your brilliant compliment! Kind regards, BlueFleet Team
Fantastic experience. The RIB was fun in its own right and the views of the coastline beautiful. But the dolphins were just incredible. We saw a pod of about 40 hunting, socialising and even mating. Our guide was so knowledgeable and explained what we were seeing and why. They came right up to the boat and were playful. We even saw a family of three, with a juvenile, swimming in perfect unison. We took loads of videos but the real beauty was putting our phones down and just watching them in their natural habitat. My husband has a bit of a bad back and the ocean was choppy due to the wind. They warned everyone that it might jolt backs, but they put us at the back of the boat where it was more comfortable and he was absolutely fine. They really looked after us. We’d definitely do this again!
Very nice experience! We saw dolphins, but also a whale. Very nice and attentive team. We can recommend it 100%!
Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation! We are delighted that you had such a special experience and were lucky enough to see both dolphins and a whale. We will be very happy to share your kind words with our friendly and attentive crew. We hope to welcome you aboard again in the future! Kind regards, BlueFleet Team
Great tour on the Atlantic to see dolphins and other animals. The well-being of the animals was also taken into account - no unnecessary feeding of the animals, which would cause harm in the long run. The tour guide was super attentive and friendly. Would love to do it again!!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour on the Atlantic and had the opportunity to observe dolphins and other marine wildlife. The animals’ wellbeing is always our highest priority, so we make sure to observe them respectfully without interfering with their natural behaviour. We will also be very happy to share your kind words with our attentive and friendly guide. We would love to welcome you aboard again! Kind regards, BlueFleet Team
Leonor and Henrique were amazing, we had a lovely time. They answered all the children’s questions and gave a lot of info regarding the dolphins.
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted that Leonor and Henrique made your dolphin-watching experience so enjoyable and took the time to answer all the children’s questions. We will be very happy to share your kind words with them! Kind regards, BlueFleet Team
This was a wonderful experience! We all loved it (me, my husband, two daughters age 10 and 12). The boat goes fast and it was a little bumpy (just FYI, they say not to go if you have back pain or are pregnant), can be cool even in July! We found a bunch of dolphins including babies! So worth every minute.
Great trip. We were a family of four, with two boys aged 8 and 12. After having seen bottlenose dolphins quite close to shore, our guides took us quite far out to try and find a different type of dolphin - the common dolphin, and succeeded! If you get cold, take a jumper or waterproof as it gets cold out at sea.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are delighted that your family had the opportunity to observe both bottlenose and common dolphins. Our crew will be very happy to know that their efforts made the trip so memorable. Thank you as well for the helpful clothing tip — a jumper or light waterproof jacket can certainly make the journey more comfortable at sea! Kind regards, BlueFleet Team
