Dolphins Watching
Description
This boat trip is a truly unique experience for the whole family. The excursion provides magical encounters: with the dolphins in Portimão. Come aboard on our specially designed rigid dolphin-watching boat in Portimão and feel the thrill of looking for these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. For more than 20 years, dolphins have been protected species in Portugal. Fortunately, our boats do not negatively affect the lives of these species. On the contrary, sometimes dolphins even like to play with the jets of our boats. Thanks to experienced skippers, the success rate for dolphin sightings in Portimão is 95%. However, it is wild animals that are not fed so there are never certainties! This trip in search of the dolphins in Portimão takes about two hours, but the memories will last forever!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(63)
We had earlier done the dolphin and Bengali tour in Albufuera a week earlier, but unfortunately didn’t sight any dolphins. So when we got to Portmaio, I booked a dolphin sighting only tour. About a dozen folks packed into a dingy, with about 2 or 3 captains (drivers). Make sure u take your hat coz the boat doesn’t have a roof. We left at 9.30am, the entire experience was about 2-3 hours. The ride was smooth with bumps at certain points which my kids found exciting. There were 5 of us in my group, my 20 year old daughter, 18 year old son, and 14 year old, everyone loved the experience. Seeing live dolphins in the wild. We got to see a dozen school of them. The best way to end our incredible holiday.
This was a excellent dolphin watching experience. The team were enthusiastic and attentive.
Staff could have been friendlier, especially captain. Trip was very slow getting going and very prompt coming back- not what you want when you only have a 1.5hrs. We did see some dolphins but the trip was not the 5 star others are describing
Hello, Unfortunately, the sea conditions have not been very calm this week, which has made our trips a little more challenging. The speed of the journey is always related to the sea conditions — sometimes, on the way back, travelling faster can reduce the impact of the waves and ensure greater safety for everyone on board. Fortunately, you were able to see dolphins, and that is always our main goal so that all our guests can have a positive experience. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the rest of a wonderful holiday. Thank you, Seadolphins Team
Had a really wonderful experience overall, crew and staff were very professional at this company. They prioritised safety and cancelled the cave tour, instead giving us the dolphin one instead. We managed to see a family of dolphins that hung out by the boat for 20-30 minutes!
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you again soon.
My family and I had the chance to see several dolphins. The guide saw that I was too small so she pushed me to the front of the boat. The explanations were clear and precise. I could almost touch them!Great experience!
Extraordinary experience. We were lucky enough to be able to observe several dolphins, some of them even coming to swim right next to the boat. This one is ideal to be closer to them. The crew is very attentive and provides all the necessary explanations. The captain is experienced and makes this sea trip a magical and unforgettable moment! (Unfortunately not able to share photos, app bug?)
This was just brilliant fun. Dolphins were amazing
Great experience. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable and at times pretty hilarious. They obviously know their stuff, like the best spots to find the dolphins. Honestly, it was a great, thank you 🙏
We saw some dolphins.
Spotted common dolphins and two sei whales as well. The captain even extended the trip by half an hour to find them. The waters can be a bit choppy, our backside ached a bit the day after due to bouncing on the waves 😅
