Go in search of the Sado dolphin community on a relaxing boat trup, while enjoying magnificent views of the Sado estuary, Tróia Island, and the coast of Arrábida Natural Park.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Portuguese, French, Spanish

Highlights

Spot the native Sado dolphins and learn more about their behavior and feeding habits
Take in the magnificent landscapes of the Sado estuary, the coast of Tróia Island and Arrábida Natural Park
Sail onboard an elegant catamaran

Full description

Depart from Setubal or Tróia onboard a 22-meter long catamaran and go in search of the community of dolphins that inhabit the Sado estuary. Be accompanied by a knowledgeable crew who will use their expertise to locate these playful dolphins in their natural habitat. Learn more about this unique dolphin community, the only one of its kind in Portugal, with your expert guides. Sail through the estuary and admire the beautiful landscapes of the coastline of the Arrábida Natural Park. Keep an eye out for the playful dolphins which have inhabited this part of the coast for generations. Watch the dolphins frolic and play as they swim through the calm waters. Hear more about their feeding habits, breeding and their relationship to humans on an informative and relaxing boat trip.

Includes

Dolphin watching boat trip
Guide and crew

Food and drink
Transfer to the meeting point

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

Rua Praia da Saúde 11D, 2900-572 Setúbal

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Important information

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The local partner will endeavour to locate the pods of dolphins, but cannot be held responsible if for some reason they are not located on the day

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 44 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.3/5

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We liked a lot. The trip was great - we saw several dolphins and enjoyed a boat trip with great views. The staff was always helpful and professional. We liked the experience. It was a nice teip by boat with fantastic sights and we saw various dolphins .people in charge of the trip were professional and always polite.

August 30, 2021

It was a very leisurely ride on a catamaran. There are 3 shoals in the area and we saw them all. It wasn't hectic either, so that everyone chased the dolphins. The dolphins have been given the space they need. When we saw the dolphins we drove a little further out to sea with the catamaran and had the opportunity to jump into the water for a short time. So pack your bikini! You could also buy a beer or something to drink. A few snacks were also available for purchase. We can only recommend this offer.

August 23, 2021

Beautiful expedition on a large, clean and comfortable boat. We were lucky enough to have only 37 people, and in high season, with a lot more customers, things can always be different in terms of comfort. We saw the dolphins, very south, towards Comporta, which made us sail much longer than the 2h30 planned, which was pure happiness ... it made the pleasure last! The team was knowledgeable and pleasant. I recommend you to trust this company

July 1, 2021

Setubal & Tróia: Sado Estuary Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

Setubal & Tróia: Sado Estuary Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

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