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Lagos: Dolphin Watching Tour + Marine Biologist Guide

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Lagos, Portugal

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Este passeio de observação de golfinhos em Lagos, no Algarve, destaca-se por proporcionar uma experiência autêntica no Oceano Atlântico, onde poderá observar golfinhos no seu habitat natural. Acompanhado por skippers locais experientes, com elevado conhecimento da zona e uma alta taxa de avistamento, terá a oportunidade de viver um momento único, combinando emoção, segurança e contacto direto com a vida marinha.

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Passeio dos Descobrimentos 5
8600-302 Lagos, Portugal

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Dolphin Seafaris - Boat tours in Lagos: Benagil Caves Tour & Dolphin Watching

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!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended to children under 3 years old
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: Will I get seasick on Lagos: Dolphin Watching Tour + Marine Biologist Guide?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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