Are you ready to go dolphin watching in Portimão?
Did you know that you can do dolphin watching in Algarve? And it’s not watching dolphins in a closed space, but instead free wild dolphins in their natural habitat! On this dolphin watching cruise, the experienced crew will take you out on an unforgettable experience of a close encounter with those magical creatures.
This 2-hour dolphin watching trip to see wild dolphins starts from the Convento de São Francisco, close to the Museum. Here you will come on board the fast and stable boats, with which we will take you out on the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean. There are many pods of dolphins passing by the Algarve coast all year round. Thanks to the experienced skippers, there is a 95% chance of finding wild dolphins on the dolphin watching cruise in Portimão. Since they are not being fed, it is always a surprise when and where you will see a fin popping out of the water!
Seeing these beautiful creatures being happy and in freedom is a truly unforgettable encounter. The boats will keep a respectful distance and respect the space of the animals. After all, we’re just visiting them in their home! Sometimes there are some real showmen amongst the dolphins that will start performing impressive jumps for you!
What are you waiting for? If you love nature, the ocean and animals, this dolphin watching cruise in Portimão is the best thing to do during your holidays in the Algarve!
FAQ about dolphin watching from Portimão
No, you’ll get onto the boat in the Marina of Portimão and you almost won’t get wet as the tour finishes in the Marina too.
No, no swimming is allowed on this tour. In Portugal, swimming with dolphins is only permitted in the Azores and Madeira;
No. Dolphins are wild animals and they’re not fed. We never know if we’ll find them. It’s a true adventure. We have a very experienced crew that knows the sea like no other and manages to spot dolphins on almost all our trips. But there’s a small chance to have tough luck. The tour is always great fun, though, with impressive sights over the coastline.
This really depends on the species of the dolphins and what their mood is when we find them. Some dolphins, like bottlenose dolphins, love to give us a show when we see them. Common dolphins are nice to see when they’re feeding, as they get really excited. Sometimes, the dolphins come close enough to touch, other times, we may find a pod that’s less interested or shyer. It really depends.
No, the dolphins are not fed. They are wild animals and we will try to interfere with them the minimum as possible. We also only stay with them for a limited period of time, which is set by law, to not bother them too much.
Yes, the dolphins are around the whole year. And this dolphin watching tour from Portimão runs all year round.
Of course! As we said before, the dolphin watching tours are a true adventure. You never know if you’ll find a dolphin or another species and if so, what species. On this tour, we also frequently find turtles, orcas and several species of whales.
No. The dolphin watching tours on Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are not recommended for babies under 3 years old, pregnant women nor people with back and neck problems.
Yes and yes.
Yes, it’s OK to take your camera and phone with you on the tour, but we are not responsible for any damages or losses that may happen.
Each boat takes 12 people and 2 skippers/guides. If you need more than 12 seats, we can take several boats or a bigger one. For charters or private tours, please get in touch with us for a personalized offer.
Yes, we always recommend booking in advance. In high season, boats get often fully booked!
We highly recommend the morning trips. In fact, normally there is less wind in the morning and the sea is calmer, but the evening trips may give you a prettier light. It’s up to you. All trips are amazing This is a great sea experience at any time.
The dolphin tours are always subject to the weather and sea conditions. If the tour is expected to be cancelled, you will be contacted in the evening before your tour to try to reschedule. It may occasionally happen that the tours are cancelled last-minute. We’re sorry, but this can happen as the sea can be rather unforeseeable and we want your safety above all. You’ll always be 100% refunded.
