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Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists

4.9(31)Faro2h 30min
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR4.9(29)
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists
Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists

At a glance

Duration
2h 30min
Price from
$81 / person
Location
Faro, Portugal
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 31 reviews
Languages
PT, EN, FR, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Ocean Vibes Algarve
Meeting point
Middle shop/Office in the harbour. The one with dolphins in the storefront

Description

This is the only experience in the Eastern Algarve that has a full team of Marine Biologists not only guiding the trip, but collecting data for valuable scientific research. Our team has the highest sighting rate of cetaceans in the area, and the most species seen in Faro. The biologists have more trips and sightings than all the other local companies combined.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 4:00 PM
Season
Starts Oct 28
Next available
Wed, Oct 28
Adult (ages 11+)
$74
Child (ages 2–10)
$63

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.

Tour Options

Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists

What's included

Included
Life Jackets
Not included
Wind coats & Water

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9
31 reviews
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29
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How it compares in Faro

  • Starting price $81 is 58% above the typical $51 for tours of similar length in Faro

Excurgo comparison of 457 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists take?

Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists lasts about 2h 30min.

How much does Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists cost?

Prices start at $81 per person for this Faro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.

How much does Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists cost for children?

Children aged 2–10 pay from $63, adults from $74.

Can I cancel Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Middle shop/Office in the harbour. The one with dolphins in the storefront. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists offered in?

The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Specialized infant seats are available

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Sunset Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 31 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ocean Vibes Algarve.

Reviews(31)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Z5982CMcarola
September 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Dolphins and Bonus : Whale

A truly remarkable evening. We were booked for a morning Whale and Dolphin tour, but due to wind conditions that was cancelled. We were offered the Sunset tour that same day. We are glad we accepted the offer. They even had a second boat to accommodate us. No guarantees or promises made that we would spot any whales or dolphins. The crew is professional and knowledgeable so we did see a Bryde’s whale, and spent a significant amount of time tracking it. We headed back to the harbor and saw a beautiful sunset on the water, along with a large pod of dolphins that swam along side the boat. Thank you to our two excellent guides for their spotting and sharing their expertise with us.

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10catz
September 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing sights, amazing people

Lovely visit with amazing sightings and especially thoughtful insights from Anna and Pedro how are absolutely passionate about what they do and get out of their way to ensure people have a great time. Dolphins in the sunset are stunning I would highly recommend booking this tour.

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g_raldineb86
August 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very nice experience

Very nice experience with attentive and very professional guides. We had a very lovely time.

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377peggyt
August 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Experiences with Ocean Vibes are awesome

The best guides in Faro. It was our 4th. Booking. Whether bird watching in the Ria Formosa or dolphin and whale watching on the Atlantic, it was an experience every time. The guides are nice, attentive, and willingly share their knowledge. Even though there is never a guarantee of if or what you will get to see, the guides choose great spots.

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379stuartb
May 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Professional and informed. Recommended.

Well informed and personable operators gave us a comfortable boat ride to find the Dolphins while respecting the rules for approach and interaction. Early season weather gave us a chill so wear warm or go in summer.

Operator response

Dear costumer, Thanks for the review. I’m sorry to hear that we couldn’t have 5* due to “not being warm”. There is no “season” for us. We do this all year round and see different species throughout the year. On the booking information, we warn everyone that, despite of the month, people should bring warm clothing. Even in a 30°C in summer, it gets chilly outside. The ocean is always colder. Have a great day

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Stuart B
March 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Welcoming, English speaking, fun, professional. Succesful location of Dolphin pods, adhered to time limits, helped with Pancho's

Despite an early season wind and waves the crew made it fun and succesful - lots of Dolphins that were given respect. Biologist answered all our questions and crew took care of our comfort as much as could be done. The organiser blender tours to ensure we got our outing and safety was very evident.

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gemmawC8497WX
November 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Rough and ready fantastic experience

Absolutely amazing experience with Ocean vibes. The sunset cruise was cancelled the day before but i was contacted and offered several alternatives. Our tour guides were so relaxed and friendly and did everything they could to ensure we saw dolphins. Instead of a 2 hour trip we spent just under 4 hours on the water looking for dolphins and saw a pod of 20 who played around the boat. The guides were informative and clearly love their job and really wanted to give us a good experience. At no point did I feel it a hassle that we weren’t seeing dolphins or that they were clock watching. The boat ride itself is a bit rough and ready, expect getting wet and bumped around but this was great fun and added to the experience. I would definitely recommend this trip above others.

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diogof164
October 26, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience!

We were very well received, with a briefing full of usefull and interesting information. We had our expectations but it was so much more. The skippers were very nice. The animals were lovely to see, we saw various species and had a great time watching them on their natural behavior! Never again will I pay for theme Parks, will always book with Ocean Vibes Algarve. Recomend 200%

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Excursion59853511151
October 26, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Experience 10000 stars!

Excellent biologists wonders! They always followed the code of conduct, of observance of cetaceans, were very attentive at all times!

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megf242
October 20, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
awe inspiring, pure joy, stunning views of sunset with so many dolphins to see.

Incredible. wonderful. stunning views of the sunset. dolphins all around us. playing next to the boat, we watched them feeding which was fascinating. I cried in awe at the whole experience. staff were utterly enthusiastic about marine life and shared their knowledge. Well worth it. highly recommend.

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