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.
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
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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.
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
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.
Very nice experience with attentive and very professional guides. We had a very lovely time.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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%
Excellent biologists wonders! They always followed the code of conduct, of observance of cetaceans, were very attentive at all times!
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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