Lagos: Dolphin Watching Tour + Marine Biologist Guide
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Head out from Lagos Marina into the open Atlantic to meet wild dolphins where they live. A marine biologist joins every departure, explaining the species you see and how they feed, play and travel. You sit close to the water on a fast RIB, with local skippers who know this coast and find dolphins on around 95% of trips. As an ICNF-licensed operator, we follow Portugal's rules for approaching dolphins, so every encounter stays on the animals' terms. - Marine biologist on board every departure - Dolphins seen on around 95% of trips - Small RIB that keeps you close to the water - Licensed operator: RNAAT 87/2010, ICNF AOC 16/2024 - Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Inclusions
What's included
- Experienced local skipper
- All Fees and Taxes
- Marine biologist guide on board
- Life jackets and safety equipment
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Drinking water (available to buy at check-in)
Itinerary
Dolphin watching with Seafaris is a must-do activity for anyone visiting the Algarve. Seafaris was the first company in the Algarve to search for Dolphins in their natural habitat and our specialist team has over 25 years’ experience providing unforgettable day trips along the stunning coastline of Southern Portugal. Feel the thrill of the wind in your face as we glide across the glistening Atlantic Ocean in search of beautiful bottlenose and common dolphins or even other different spieces of Wild life, before we gently settle amongst the pods to watch them dance and play in their natural habitat. Our fully-certified skippers have an excellent knowledge of dolphin activity in the area, with sightings in over 95% of trips. Tours last approximately 90 minutes, and run throughout each day from Lagos. We recommend guests arrive at least 15 minutes before their departure time, and bring with them sun protection, water, and, of course, their camera!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 315 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Today, we saw the Orca, Magical !!
WOW! Just WOW! We went looking for dolphins, and found Orca’s!!!!! With Orca around rhere is no dolphins, but what a show the Orca put on for us. A great guide, and some great positioning from the boat pilot meant we got some close views of them without being intrusive of the wild creatures. Comfy ride, on a fast boat, Knowledgeable great information in plenty of different languages, and a trip thats not to be forgotten…. Sooooo lucky. Absolutely worth the money. The only downside was we had to leave the Orca as time was up! Certainly recommend.
5Unforgettable Dolphin Sightings!
What an amazing experience! We got to see pods of bottlenose dolphins up close, jumping and playing. Our guide was fantastic too!
5Don't overthink- just book it.
This was the MOST fun. I can't recommend this tour enough. It was great being out on the water but the amount of dolphins we saw who were all putting on a total show for us...WOW! We must have seen 100 +. Every single one of us (ages 50-10) enjoyed every second of it and couldn't get enough of the dolphins. Our guides: Rafa and Anna were INCREDIBLE and so knowledgeable. Anna shared so many new things about dolphins that I never knew and being a big dolphin fan my whole life- that was very impressive! This is a MUST to do on your trip. Don't think twice.
5Highly recommend!
Went with our 4 and 6 year old, the crew were very friendly and ensured the little one’s safety; seating them appropriately and preparing them for the amazing speed the boat goes! The crew were very professional and found a large number of beautiful dolphins for us to see. Highly recommend this tour!
5Loved this experience!
We had so much fun on our tour! We chose to book ours in the morning for a better chance of seeing dolphins, and there were plenty of them! Even got to see two mamas feeding their babies. Our tour guides were awesome, and were very knowledgeable!
5Amazing!!
We had a great boat trip and luckily spotted dolphins. Instructors were great! Really cool trip! Good price! Would book it again at Seafaris!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our meeting point is based inside of the Marina of Lagos, Seafaris Shop, Number 5.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 24 travellers
- Operated by
- Dolphin Seafaris Actividades Maritimas Lda
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended to children under 3 years old
How it compares in Lagos
- Its from-price is 56% below the median of the 302 experiences we list in Lagos.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 302.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lagos
Lagos is a walled Algarve port with golden sea cliffs, sheltered coves, a gilded baroque church and a history of Portuguese navigators.
Lagos lies on the western Algarve coast, where the River Bensafrim meets the Atlantic. Its old town is enclosed by 16th-century walls and has narrow lanes, whitewashed houses and the small Santo António church, whose interior is a mass of gilded baroque carving. Explorers sailed from the harbour in the 15th century in the age of Henry the Navigator, and a statue of the prince stands in the square. The former Slave Market recalls a dark chapter of the Age of Discovery.
Top-ranked sights in Lagos: Ponta da Piedade.
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