Dolphin Watching in the Wild - Half Day
Overview
In the Sado Estuary lies one of the rare sedentary populations of bottlenose dolphin in Europe and one of the most important worldwide.
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.
The boat tour lasts about 2 hours
Offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese;
All transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Fuel surcharge
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up at your address in Lisbon, if your address is outside of Lisbon you have additional costs
What To Expect
We'll pick you up at your accommodation in Lisbon.
After the exit and Lisbon, we will go south, crossing the Tagus River by the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Then we will go to Setúbal, where we will embark to sail on the Sado River looking for the dolphins (about 2 hours)
The Boat Tour is operated by a partner company and is shared.
The boat tour lasts about 2 hours.
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.
Offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese;
All transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-14365P23
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Dolphin Watching in the Wild – Half Day. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If 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.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Private tour.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dolphin Watching in the Wild - Half Day is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dolphin Watching in the Wild – Half Day will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Fuel surcharge
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operated by a business
