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Dolphin Watching Lisbon

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(121 Reviews )

from €60.00

Opening Hours

clock8:30 am on selected days

Duration

clockSix hours, of which between two to three hours you spend on board the cruise vessel.

What It Is

  • Full-Day Dolphin Watching Tour is a trip south of Lisbon, which takes participants to Setubal.
  • From there, travellers board a vessel and cruise to one of the most beautiful bays in Europe, even world.
  • During a few-hour cruise, tourists see bottlenose dolphins from a distance and up close.
  • Before returning to Lisbon, participants also visit the Saint Filipe Fort, which dominates the skyline over Setubal.
  • Also, they visit the Arrabida Convent, which assumes an attractive location in a forested mountainside.
  • During the trip, travellers traverse the Arrabida National Park, which abounds with splendid vistas.

Your Experience With Dolphin Watching Lisbon

  • Ride from Lisbon to Setubal to the south, where you will board a catamaran or galleon.
  • Enjoy a cruise in a bay that is among the top 10 most beautiful bays in the world.
  • See playful bottlenose dolphins in their natural environment from a distance and, hopefully, up close.
  • During the trip, you will travel through the Arrabida National Park and admire its diverse and scenic landscapes.
  • Learn various information about the area, including its gastronomy and history.
  • Also, you will visit the Arrabida Convent, ducked in a lush forest on the mountain slope.
  • Admire the Saint Filipe Fort, dominating the skyline over Setubal.

What Dolphin Watching Lisbon Includes?

  • Transportation by an air-conditioned and comfortable van or car
  • Catamaran or galleon cruise
  • Related admission fees and expert guidance by a certified guide

Things Before Go

  • Children up to three years of age don't pay for the trip.
  • Dress according to weather conditions and bring sunscreen and hat.
  • The chance of spotting the dolphins is 95%.

Tips

  • Whether you will board a catamaran or galleon in Setubal depends on weather conditions.
  • Sado Estuary is an excellent place for birdwatching, too.

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • Consider booking the guided tour if you are fans of marine life and dolphins, in particular.
  • Don't miss the activity if you are a devotee of nature.
  • The Full-Day Dolphin Watching tour also caters to people interested in local culture and history.

Travellers Talk

  • Travellers who joined the dolphin-watching tour have a high opinion about the organization of the trip.
  • They spoke highly about the tour guide, describing them as knowledgeable, professional and flexible.
  • Some of them mentioned in their reviews that they spotted dolphins shortly after leaving the port.
  • Participants enjoyed touring the National Park of Arrabida and relishing panoramic views from the fortification.
  • Overall, the reviewers rate this activity highly in terms of entertainment, service and value for money.

Best Times to Visit

  • Year round

Ticket Information


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    Address / Pick up Location

      HF Fenix Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal

    Disabled Access

      The dolphin-watching tour isn't suitable for people in wheelchairs.

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