Are you ready to go dolphin watching from Portimão?
This boat tour with dolphin watching from Portimão é um truly unique holiday experience for the whole family. In fact, dolphin watching from Portimão is an absolute “must do” whilst in the Algarve, particularly in Portimão. Be amazed by these magical creatures with the impressive rock formations of the Algarve coast in the background.
Get aboard on one of our super fast Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB), also known as a semi rigid boat, and feel the excitement of searching for these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. You’ll be taken by one of the first dolphin watching operators of the Algarve, true specialists in searching for wild dolphins!
Durante mais de 20 anos, o dolphins have been protected species in Portugal. That’s why our boats are dolphin-friendly. The boats use jet propulsion and sometimes they even like to play with our jets. This tour operator for dolphin watching from Portimão counts with very experienced skippers. We can never guarantee if we’ll find these playful mammals in the immense ocean, but our success rate in finding dolphins and other species is 95%.
This dolphin watching trip from Portimão takes approximately 1,5 hours, but the memories will last forever!
FAQ about dolphin watching from Portimão
É necessário saber nadar para esta excursão de observação de golfinhos?
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.
Can you get off the boat for a swim with the dolphins?
Não, não é permitido nadar nesta excursão. Em Portugal, nadar com golfinhos só é permitido no
Açores e
Madeira;
Is it guaranteed to see dolphins?
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.
Quão perto se pode chegar dos golfinhos?
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.
Os golfinhos são alimentados?
Não, os golfinhos não são alimentados. São animais selvagens e tentamos interferir com eles o mínimo possível. Também só ficamos com eles durante um período de tempo limitado, que é estabelecido por lei, para não os incomodar demasiado.
Há golfinhos durante todo o ano?
Yes, the dolphins are around the whole year. And this dolphin watching tour from Portimão runs all year round.
É possível observar outras espécies para além dos golfinhos?
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.
Esta excursão de observação de golfinhos é adequada para bebés e mulheres grávidas?
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.
O uso de coletes de salvação é obrigatório? Existem coletes de salvação para crianças?
Sim e sim.
Can you take your camera and phone with you on the dolphin watching trip?
Sim, não há problema em levar a sua máquina fotográfica e o seu telemóvel consigo durante a excursão, mas não nos responsabilizamos por quaisquer danos ou perdas que possam ocorrer.
Quantas pessoas vão em cada barco?
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.
Devo reservar a minha observação de golfinhos com antecedência?
Sim, recomendamos sempre a reserva antecipada. Na época alta, os barcos ficam muitas vezes completamente cheios!
Qual é a melhor altura para observar golfinhos?
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.
What happens if the boat tour is cancelled?
Os passeios com golfinhos estão sempre sujeitos às condições climatéricas e marítimas. Se for previsível que a excursão seja cancelada, será contactado na noite anterior à excursão para tentar remarcar. Ocasionalmente, pode acontecer que as excursões sejam canceladas à última hora. Lamentamos, mas isso pode acontecer, pois o mar pode ser bastante imprevisível e queremos a sua segurança acima de tudo. Será sempre reembolsado.
