Dolphin & Whale Watching in Portugal

Meet your guide in Lisbon then head south to Setúbal, where you will board a historic Salt Galleon or modern catamaran headed for the Sado Estuary. Watch bottle-nose dolphins frolic in the ocean and keep an eye out for other sea life as you cruise past the Arrábida natural reserve on this half-day tour. Soak up the magic of the beautiful bays as you journey back to Lisbon.

Set out on a full-day whale watching tour from the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo. Learn about the behavior of dolphins and whales during the boat journey and then relax over lunch in a seafront restaurant. Return to the marina for a ride on a traditional fishing boat to see the Princess Ring Islet. Enjoy free time for swimming and snorkeling.

The best way to explore the beauty of the Azores is on a boat. Take two boat tours in a single day on this sightseeing tour from Ponta Delgada, which includes a 3-hour whale watching tour and a trip on a converted traditional fishing boat to a snorkeling spot rich in fish diversity.

Bask in the sun and sea of Cabo Girao, one of the world's tallest oceanside cliffs, on this romantic 3-hour luxury catamaran excursion departing from the Funchal Marina. After boarding, find a nice spot on the deck for spotting whales and dolphins, and then strap on your complimentary goggles and mask while you look for sea life beneath the surface.

Embark on an ocean adventure during this 3-hour dolphin spotting and whale watching tour, from Funchal. Board your stylish catamaran and kick back as you cruise alongside Madeira's south coast. Your friendly crew knows these waters well and will guide you to the areas where whales and dolphins are most often seen, for your best chance at spotting marine life in their natural habitat. If the weather is favorable and the sea conditions are good, take a dip in the waters of the Cabo Girao, or try your hand at some basic sailing techniques.

Animal lovers - this one's for you! After meeting at Sesimbra marina, you'll board a Rigid Inflatable Boat with a guide to accompany you. By exploring the coast of Arrabida Natural Park with a guide, you'll save time wondering where to sail, and instead get direct access to places where dolphins have been spotted many times before. Learn about local culture, history, geology, flora, and fauna as you travel on this informative and fun adventure. 

Catch sight of bottlenose dolphins in the wild on this dolphin watching tour from Lisbon. Head from your hotel to the Sado Estuary, home to one of the largest populations of sedentary bottlenose dolphins in Europe. On the way, stop to snap a photo at a vista point, sample local wines at vineyard, and tour Arrabida Natural Park in Setubal, all before boarding your boat along the Costa Azul.