Superb activity, wonderful time spent with my mom! We saw 2 species of dolphins. The crew was so kind, I highly recommend it!





Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Faro
Join us on this adventure in search of dolphins in their natural habitat, you may be surprised by other amazing marine species. During the course you will be surprised with stunning and unique landscapes that only the Ria Formosa can provide you. Our team is committed to providing you with an unforgettable experience aboard our boat.
Observing Dolphins in Faro lasts about 2h 30min.
Prices start at $60 per person for this Faro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Wait for our team in front of the EME Lounge . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Superb activity, wonderful time spent with my mom! We saw 2 species of dolphins. The crew was so kind, I highly recommend it!
Excellent trip, saw multiple pods of dolphins and a whale! Guided were caring and professional, highlight of my trip thank you .
We had a spectacular time on the dolphin watching tour. It was an excellent value for the price. Almost fully booked but didn't at all seem crowded. We left at 9:00 and the marine biologist Kika was knowledgeable and extremely friendly. We got to see a pretty big pod of bottlenose dolphins for a full 30 minutes and then moved on to another area where we got to see some common dolphins with their babies and maxed out our time there. We had a super rare encounter with a hammerhead shark that was sunbathing on the surface and though it was brief, it was still really cool. We had a 4-year-old and a 2 year old with us and although everything was really amazing, I wouldn't recommend it for children under three. It's just a little bit too much for them since there's no bathroom or entertainment outside of the dolphins
Very professionally organized. Everything worked out great! Very competent biologist who shared a lot of knowledge. Would love to do it again anytime!!
It was one of the most fantastic excursions I've ever done. The staff is attentive, remarcared due to the weather without problems and, in addition to dolphins, we saw pieces. The skipper was fantastic and, honestly, was as excited as we were doing the tour
Our dolphin watching was an amazing experience, really well organised and friendly. We were lucky to see lots of dolphins and would highly recommend it.
Great tour, with lovely hosts, and we were lucky enough to see a pod dolphins, playing right up next to our boat. Would definitely recommend!
I loved the very good experience super friendly and attentive an experience that is worth it, a trip that I will repeat
Just fantastic, a trip with family, we saw several dolphins very close to us!! The super friendly staff very professional, the boat very welcoming and clean. We will repeat without doubt. Congratulations for your professionalism
We took the boat ride to see dolphins and we only have compliments! From the first contact, the staff was extremely friendly, professional and attentive. They gave all the explanations clearly and made the experience even more special with their good mood and knowledge of the marine life of the region. The boat was in excellent condition, clean, comfortable and safe, with room for all passengers to move peacefully and enjoy the landscape. The journey was quiet and very well conducted. We were lucky to see several dolphins swimming right off the boat! A truly exciting moment, especially being in an environment that respects animals and nature. I recommend this tour for couples, families or anyone who wants to live something special and unique. It was undoubtedly one of the highlights of our trip. An incredible day that will stay in memory forever!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Observing Dolphins in Faro | 2h 30min | 5.0 (26) | $60 | |
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