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.
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

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

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

4.6 /5

based on 283 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5

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We had an amazing morning on our trip. Everyone was really friendly and the staff on the catamaran were very knowledgeable. The views of the coastline are stunning and even though it took us a while to find the group of dolphins they were not in any rush and reassured us that we would find them and it was definitely worth the wait when we did! I would highly recommend this excursion for anyone in the area!

October 15, 2022

This is a great activity for families with children. We saw dolphins, learned about the unique population in the Sado estuary, got to see some of the Setubal and Troia coast as well as dive into ocean near the gorgeous Portinho da Arrabida beach, just north of Setubal. This was a relaxing, highly recommended experience.

August 4, 2022

Setubal & Tróia: Sado Estuary Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

Setubal & Tróia: Sado Estuary Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

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