Join a dolphin watching boat trip and enjoy an unforgettable experience. View the landscaped scenery of the south coast of Portugal before enjoying a freshly cooked BBQ on the beach and then hop back onboard for some dolphin spotting.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Ticket confirmation within 48 hours: Once purchased, you’ll receive booking confirmation from the tour operator.
Driver: Spanish, English, Portuguese
Small group available

Highlights

Watch dolphins in their natural environment
Enjoy a freshly cooked BBQ on the beach
Take advantage of the open bar during the trip
Experience a truly fun and exciting day out

Full description

The cruise lasts around 5 hours and begins in the morning at the Albufeira Marina. After leaving the Marina, the vessel heads west, along the coast, so you can view the landscaped scenery of the south coast of Portugal. Then head to Nossa Senhora da Rocha where you will land on a beach inaccessible by land. Here you can perform various recreational activities, indulge in refreshing drinks and enjoy a superb BBQ meal made by the crew. Later it's time for dolphin spotting. Return to the main vessel to start searching for the playful and entertaining dolphins. The boat can easily reach 30 miles per hour and travel several miles offshore. The vessel will remain close to the wonderful dolphins for 30 minutes, before returning to the Marina de Albufeira.

Includes

Boat trip
BBQ and drinks including water, soft drinks, beer and wine

Cocktails and spirits

Not suitable for

Pregnant women

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
Masks are strongly recommended for anyone indoors regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask while indoors

Meeting point

Please meet at the reception desk at AlgarExperience.

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Important information

Not allowed

Intoxication
Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Please note the order of the activity may be changed in order to guarantee dolphin spotting
Children under 16-years-old must be accompanied by an adult at all times
The company has the right to refuse boarding to people under the influence of alcohol or other illegal substances with no refund
Your own alcohol or food is not allowed on board or at the beach
The activity is not suitable for pregnant women or children under 3 years of age

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 29 reviews

Review summary

Transportation
2.7/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.7/5
Service
4.7/5

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FANTASTIC! I would repeat a thousand times more, the team that accompanied us was enormous, making special mention of BRUNO, a marine biologist who explained to us at all times every question we had and was attentive at all times, we did not lack for anything and we saw many dolphins.

August 16, 2019

Great trip BUT that beach..

The staff were excellent. The information was excellent. The offer is excellent. That beach is a hazard and broke my foot. There’s rocks here there and everywhere and the sea was quite rough (don’t know if it usually is) I planted my foot a wave took me out and now I have a broken foot. I know this isn’t the providers fault but this could happen to anyone in the future so bare this mind. The food and drink when on the beer are good and like I said before the staff are excellent. Even with the injury I thought it was still a very good tour.

July 23, 2019

Great boat tour in good weather

We had great weather on the boat tour, sunshine and not too warm. Unfortunately, the boat has no roof, so if it rains or is too hot you have no protection. During the tour we saw the caves on the coast and dolphins. The lunchtime BBQ on the beach was ok. In hindsight we would have booked a tour without food. But during the whole tour all drinks were included. The staff on the boat and on the beach was super nice and courteous.

October 22, 2018

From Albufeira: Dolphin Watching with Beach BBQ and Open Bar

From Albufeira: Dolphin Watching with Beach BBQ and Open Bar

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Great trip BUT that beach..

Great boat tour in good weather