Water activity

Lisbon: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Activity provider: SeaEO - Tours
Water activity

Lisbon: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Activity provider: SeaEO - Tours
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From US$ 64.66 per person

Likely to sell out

Take a speedboat trip from Lisbon and search for dolphins while sailing along the Atlantic. Get to know the ocean wildlife with an expert marine biologist on this intimate and non-crowded experience.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
Portuguese, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Experience

Highlights
  • Learn about the wildlife and cetacean so close to Lisbon
  • Scan the ocean in search of dolphins with experts
  • Enjoy riding on a safe, fast, and comfortable speedboat
  • See Lisbon's gorgeous coastline
Full description
Depart from Lisbon's city center on a fast rigid inflatable boat. Before leaving the Tagus River, pass under the 25th of April Bridge. See the beautiful monuments in the district of Belém, such as the Monument of the Discoveries, the Jerónimos, and the Tower of Belém. Head towards the Lighthouse of Bugio and get a view of the Portuguese coastline. Once arriving at the ocean, get to know the wildlife more closely and learn about the species of dolphins and seabirds with a specialist marine biologist onboard. Spend up to three hours venturing in the ocean to watch for dolphins and find other marine species like sea fish, sharks, jellyfish, or even sea-turtles.
Includes
  • Marine biologist tour guide
  • Crew members
  • Lifejackets
  • Insurance
  • Taxes
  • Fuel
  • Tips
  • Sunscreen
  • Food and drinks on the ferry (available to purchase)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 4 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Meeting point

The departure is in Doca de Santo Amaro, Gate 3. The dock under the big red bridge is the best reference point, where the boat is situated. The Alcântara neighbourhood is in front of the riverside.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Jacket
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • High-heeled shoes
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Since the dolphins are wild animals, dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed. The local partner reports a 95% chance of sightings on the tour
  • You may be contacted 24 hours before the activity
  • If you easily get seasick, make sure to have a big breakfast but without milk, creams or yogurts
  • If the tour is canceled due to unforeseen weather conditions, you’ll be offered a different tour date or a full refund
  • If the minimum number of travelers isn’t met, you will be offered a different date or offered an alternative tour with another local partner
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 209 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Me and my daughter are frequent visitors in beautiful Lisboa but this was our first time looking for dolphins. We loved it! Our guide spoke several languages and easily switched from one to another, and he was very helpful and gave us a lot of interesting info about the animals at sea.

March 26, 2023

we had really an amazing day. we would have never imagined to see sooo many dolphins and so close to our boat. the pcean was clear and calm and we could not enjoy it more. The staff was epic too and did everything possible to make the experience even better. When gping back, they stopped right in front of the Belem Tower, which was epic to see from the river.

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March 26, 2023

On a warm September day in Lisbon, I yearned for the moisture of the Portuguese seas. Luckily enough, I booked this tour and was whisked away into the Atlantic by Portugal's finest skipper. As we began our nautical sojourn in search for mythical dolphins, I felt both a sense of wonder and peace. While I understood that there would be no guarantees of the elusive sea creatures, the feeling of the cool breeze swept all worries from my soul. Soon enough, our weathered admiral set a course for a reliable gathering spot of dolphins. Cast your eyes to the east, my dear boy! There she blows! I never doubted our fearless leader, for he would not deny us our destiny, our true porpoise(pun lol) in life. 10/10, this is a no brainer.

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March 26, 2023

Product ID: 309373