LISBON · PORTUGAL
Lisbon’s best days out.
The 13 best dolphin watching tours in Lisbon, side by side. What each one is really like, how long it takes, what it costs and who runs it.
Lisbon dolphin cruise from the Tagus to the Atlantic with live guide, open bar, and iconic landmarks by boat. Dolphins are wild, not guaranteed.
Most Popular“Really fun - so gorgeous and beautiful. Maybe could interact with the tour guides more? But I was happy to look at the view and hear about what we were passing”
Lisbon dolphin watching with a marine biologist on a fast RIB boat, with real wildlife viewing, plus coastal landmarks like Bugio and Belém.
“an absolutely AMAZING experience from start to finish. A MUST DO!!!”
Lisbon dolphin watching on the Tagus with a marine biologist. Small-group boat ride, wild sightings, and monument views from the water.
“I booked this trip after reading the reviews and I couldn’t fault this experience at all! All the staff were extremely knowledgeable, professional and passionate. We were around 3/4 through our trip and hadn’t seen any dolphins, I must admit I wondered if it wasn’t going to be our day but the staff tried their…”
Lisbon dolphin watching on a fast RIB with a marine biologist. Sail from Alcântara to the Atlantic for wildlife and Belém views.
“It was much chillier than I expected, but otherwise completely magical. We saw a common dolphin mama and her baby!”
Spot dolphin pods in Arrábida Natural Park on a semi-inflatable boat from Sesimbra, with coastal views and a regional pastry.
“This was by far the best activity that we’ve done. Our marine biologist guide, Ms. Marta was fantastic. We had the opportunity of viewing 3 to 4 pods of dolphins. This was so ethereal. Can’t explain it in words. We saw dolphins, visited California beach, looked at various rocks, also spotted poisonous jellyfish. Marta also…”
Speedboat dolphin watching from Cascais Marina. Up to 2 hours with wild dolphins, possible whales, seabirds, and expert multilingual guides.
“It was wonderful watching the dolphins! We saw some within minutes of leaving the harbour and we had a magical time. The dolphins were very sociable and came up to the boat several times! Our guides were very knowledgeable and gave us interesting information throughout the trip. We were also pleased with the respect and…”
Lisbon dolphin watching with a marine biologist on a small speedboat cruise, plus Tagus views of Belém and landmarks from the water.
“Great home. The building is early at the bottom of the doc. The explanations are perfect. The really visible dolphins took a lot of time to admire them and all this while respecting their natural environment. At the end tower important monuments within our reach. Nothing to say perfect!!!!Auto-translated”
Small-group dolphin cruise off Lisbon. Search the Tagus and Atlantic for dolphins and seabirds, with expert guidance and extra search time.
“If you have the time, this is a must! This has to be my favorite excursion of all the excursions I have booked on here. Loved that it was a small group setting (10 people). We had a very knowledgeable guide and beautiful weather. It was really nice to get up and close with the…”
Small dolphin cruise from Peniche: 30 mph boat to Meia Via and Cabo Carvoeiro, caves, Roaz Corvineiro wildlife, $54.
“El tiempo no fue el mejor, de hecho la actividad se pospuso al día siguiente, pero la experiencia mereció la pena.”
Dolphin watching from Cascais Marina: safety gear, waterproof jackets, English guide, and a 2-hour cruise in search of pods.
“Our experience was amazing! Lovely crew very helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend it! Beautiful Dolphins!!”
Spot dolphins off Cascais on a 2-hour boat tour from Marina de Cascais, with safety-first viewing, jackets, and a guide.
“Top activity!!! Our two guides were very pleasant with excellent English! We were able to see the dolphins and it was magical! It's a moment of great communion with the marine fauna and this silence, this immensity around us, reminds us how precious it is! We highly recommend this activity! Incredible! Many thanks again! Corinne…”
Hunt for bottlenose dolphins in Lisbon’s Sado Estuary with hotel pickup, guided stops, and a comfortable 2-hour boat ride.
“The dolphins were great The young lady there was very good at making sure everything was translated into English for us..”
Private day trip from Lisbon to Setúbal for dolphin watching by catamaran, plus Christ the King stops and Sesimbra coast views.
“Le chauffeur et les activités étaient top, rien à redire c’était super sympa. Cependant l’activité phare de ce tour était le catamaran or l’agence a « oublié » de réserver nos deux places sur le catamaran. On nous a donc proposé de décaler l’aRead more”
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