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13 Best Dolphin Watching Tours In Lisbon

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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.

13 Best Dolphin Watching Tours In Lisbon

Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching - Dolphins are the headline, but the route is the real strategy
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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

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1.Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

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★ 4.0

“I loved this activity. We took a speed boat as there wasn’t too many people booked on, I imagine this isn’t for everybody but I found it quite fun. We managed to find lots of dolphins which was amazing to see. I definitely recommend.”

3,019 reviewsFrom $38by Stern Wind Cruises Lda

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Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist - Speedboat Comfort and Safety: How the Crew Runs the Dolphin Search
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Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist

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2.Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist

Lisbon dolphin watching with a marine biologist on a fast RIB boat, with real wildlife viewing, plus coastal landmarks like Bugio and Belém.

★ 4.9

“It was absolutely incredible! The guide was so great and knowledgeable about the marine life and knew so much about the dolphins. We saw around 20 dolphins on this tour, not what i was expecting honestly. I definitely would book this again.”

1,853 reviews3 hoursFrom $76by SeaEO - Tours

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Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist - Small Group - The Marine Biologist Onboard: How the science changes what you notice
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Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist – Small Group

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3.Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist – Small Group

Lisbon dolphin watching on the Tagus with a marine biologist. Small-group boat ride, wild sightings, and monument views from the water.

★ 4.9

“It was incredible, we saw a huge group of dolphins and they came up to the boat too! The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly too 😄 I would love to do it again sometime”

867 reviews3 hoursFrom $61by Terra Incógnita

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Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with a Marine Biologist - Ocean Safari - The Marine Biologist Part: It Turns a Dolphin Trip Into a Lesson
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Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with a Marine Biologist – Ocean Safari

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4.Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with a Marine Biologist – Ocean Safari

Lisbon dolphin watching on a fast RIB with a marine biologist. Sail from Alcântara to the Atlantic for wildlife and Belém views.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience. Our guides were very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We were able to see several dolphin pods on our trip. They also pointed out additional sea life and commentary that was interesting and relevant. You can tell they have a love and respect for our oceans and the life in them.”

812 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $62.88by SeaEO-Tours

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Lisbon: Arrábida Natural Park Dolphin Watching Boat Tour - Sesimbra vs. Lisbon pickup: timing that actually helps
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Lisbon: Arrábida Natural Park Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

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Cascais: Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour - The 2-Hour Loop: Speedboat Run, Secret Stop, and Real Viewing Time
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Cascais: Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour

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6.Cascais: Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour

Speedboat dolphin watching from Cascais Marina. Up to 2 hours with wild dolphins, possible whales, seabirds, and expert multilingual guides.

★ 4.9

“What an amazing tour! Definitely a highlight of our trip for all of us. The boat ride along the coast was beautiful and seeing the dolphins up close was magical. Our guide was super knowledgeable about and respectful to all of the animals. It’s easy to see that respecting their natural environment is top priority.…”

156 reviews2 hoursFrom $76by Dolphinexplorers

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Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist - Small Group - The Marine Biologist Onboard: How the science changes what you notice
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Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist – Small Group

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7.Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist – Small Group

Lisbon dolphin watching with a marine biologist on a small speedboat cruise, plus Tagus views of Belém and landmarks from the water.

★ 5.0

“This is the review in 3 words of our 11-year-old son 😉 We had a thrilling family adventure on a speedboat searching for dolphins in the Tagus and in the ocean. We saw a group of around ten-15 common dolphins in the Tagus. There were two baby dolphins and we saw one jump above the…”

131 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $78.61

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Meet the Lisbon Dolphins - Dolphin Watching in Lisbon - Tagus River Hunting: Where the Morning Starts
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Meet the Lisbon Dolphins – Dolphin Watching in Lisbon

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8.Meet the Lisbon Dolphins – Dolphin Watching in Lisbon

Small-group dolphin cruise off Lisbon. Search the Tagus and Atlantic for dolphins and seabirds, with expert guidance and extra search time.

★ 5.0

“very professional and nice team. well instructed and no information is missing. We also got a little lesson about the behavior of the animals from the dolphin expert Francisco and much more about dolphins and whales. Breathtaking experience when the animals swim alongside you. We recommend this tour. You have to do that.”

118 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $78.61by Lisbon Dolphins

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Cascais coast: Dolphin watching - Safety-first and animal-respect: The viewing rules that make it work
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Cascais coast: Dolphin watching

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10.Cascais coast: Dolphin watching

Dolphin watching from Cascais Marina: safety gear, waterproof jackets, English guide, and a 2-hour cruise in search of pods.

★ 5.0

“Really good crew, knowledgeable and helpful. Great fun in the boat. Saw two pods of dolphins. Conveniently located at Cascais Marina.”

22 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $78.02by 4Adventures

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Cascais: Dolphin Watching Tour - Heading Out From Cascais: How the Crew Chooses the Right Moments
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Cascais: Dolphin Watching Tour

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11.Cascais: Dolphin Watching Tour

Spot dolphins off Cascais on a 2-hour boat tour from Marina de Cascais, with safety-first viewing, jackets, and a guide.

★ 4.9

“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…”

11 reviewsFrom $74by Four Adventures Boat Tours

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Dolphin Watching in the Wild - Half Day - The Drive South Through Portugal’s Real Workday
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Dolphin Watching in the Wild – Half Day

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12.Dolphin Watching in the Wild – Half Day

Hunt for bottlenose dolphins in Lisbon’s Sado Estuary with hotel pickup, guided stops, and a comfortable 2-hour boat ride.

★ 4.0

“We went on this trip with our 10-year-old niece. She loved seeing the dolphins! Filipa was the guide who drove us to and from Lisbon to the boat - we ADORED her!!”

4 reviewsFrom $217.59by abc Travel

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Setúbal Private Tour - Including Dolphin Watching - Sado Estuary dolphin watching by catamaran
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Setúbal Private Tour – Including Dolphin Watching

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13.Setúbal Private Tour – Including Dolphin Watching

Private day trip from Lisbon to Setúbal for dolphin watching by catamaran, plus Christ the King stops and Sesimbra coast views.

★ 4.0

“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”

3 reviewsFrom $221.08by SWINGO by Avenidas

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