Are you ready for a boat tour to watch dolphins in Lisbon?
Depart from Lissabon op een fast speed boat in direction to the endless Atlantic. Get aboard and choose your seat. If you like avontuur and would like to go out to the ocean in search of wilde dolfijnen, join this boat tour to watch dolphins in Lisbon. The tour takes about 3 uur en vertrekt van Doca de Santo Amaro, Belém, Lisbon.
Before leaving the Tagus Estuary through the river mouth, you will pass under the emblematic 25 april Brug. You will also be able to see some of the beautiful monuments in Belem neighbourhood. The guide will show you and tell you about the Discoveries Monument and the Belem Tower built 500 years ago. Once we get out to the ocean in search of some wild dolphins in Lisbon, you’ll get the best view from the Atlantic Coastline.
With our versatile fast RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), we can scan the ocean in the search for wildlife. Our skipper is also a Marine Biologist on board, so you can truly learn about these incredible cetacean species and seabirds in the middle of the Atlantic. You will experience the adventure of looking for dolphins in Lisbon where it seems impossible. You might also encounter other marine species, like sunfish, sharks, jellyfish, or even sea turtles, so close to Lisbon.
What are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on this fun and exciting speedboat tour in search of wild dolphins in Lisbon!
FAQ about dolphin watching tour from Lisbon
- Moet je kunnen zwemmen voor deze dolfijnentour? Nee, je stapt in de jachthaven op de boot en je wordt bijna niet nat, want de tocht eindigt ook in de jachthaven.
- Kun je van de boot af om te zwemmen? No, no swimming is allowed on this tour. In Portugal, swimming with dolphins is only permitted in the Madeira and Azores;
- Zien we altijd dolfijnen? No. The dolphins we search for are wild animals and they’re not fed. We never know if we’ll find them. It’s a true adventure. The staff is very experienced and knows the sea like no other, so they manage 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.
- Hoe dicht kun je bij de dolfijnen komen? This really depends on the species of the dolphins and their mood at that moment. Some dolphins, like bottlenose dolphins, love to give us a show. 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.
- Krijgen de dolfijnen te eten? No, the dolphins are not fed. They are wild animals and we will try to interfere with them the minimum as possible.
- Are there dolphins in Lisbon all year round? Yes, the dolphins are around the whole year. And this dolphin tour runs all year round.
- Is het mogelijk om andere soorten dan dolfijnen te observeren? Of course! As we said before, the dolphin watching tours are a true adventure. You never know if you’ll find any marine life and if so, what species. On this tour, we also frequently find turtles, orcas and several species of whales.
- Is deze dolfijnobservatietour geschikt voor baby's en zwangere vrouwen? No. The dolphin watching tours on Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are not recommended for babies under 5 years old, pregnant women nor people with back and neck problems.
- Is het gebruik van zwemvesten verplicht? Zijn er zwemvesten voor kinderen beschikbaar? Ja en ja.
- Can you take your camera and phone with you on the dolphin watching tour? Ja, het is OK om je camera en telefoon mee te nemen op de tour, maar wij zijn niet verantwoordelijk voor eventuele schade of verlies.
- Hoeveel mensen gaan er op elke boot? 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.
- Moet ik mijn dolfijnobservatie van tevoren boeken? Ja, we raden altijd aan om vooraf te reserveren. In het hoogseizoen zijn boten vaak volgeboekt!
- Wat is de beste tijd om dolfijnen te gaan kijken? We highly recommend the morning trips, the earlier the better because normally there is less wind in the morning and the sea is calmer.
- Is there a minimum of participants for the tour to run? Yes, the minimum is 6. If we do not manage to reach this number, we’ll try to reschedule or work with our partners to take you to the dolphins.
- Kun je met een kaart betalen? Ja, je kunt het saldo bij het inchecken per kaart of contant betalen.
- What happens if the boat trip is cancelled? The dolphin tours are always subject to the weather and sea conditions. If the tour is expected to be cancelled, you will be contacted 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.
