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Dolphin Watching: Explore Algarve's Carvoeiro Caves
4.2
13 Ratings
Albufeira
The Algarve’s Atlantic coast harbors a vast array of wild dolphins. During this brief dolphin-spotting trip from Albufeira, you’ll journey through the Carvoeiro sea caves by boat, followed by an ocean adventure to observe these enchanting and sociable animals.
The Algarve’s Atlantic coast harbors a vast array of wild dolphins. During this brief dolphin-spotting trip from Albufeira, you’ll journey through the Carvoeiro sea caves by boat, followed by an ocean adventure to observe these enchanting and sociable animals.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Albufeira Marina - Your journey begins the moment you and your intimate group embark on the specially designed vessel at Albufeira marina, where you’ll rapidly cruise along the breathtaking shoreline. The pace decreases as you near the famous marine grottos close to Carvoeiro beach.
- Carvoeiro - At this location, you’ll navigate the…
- Albufeira Marina - Your journey begins the moment you and your intimate group embark on the specially designed vessel at Albufeira marina, where you’ll rapidly cruise along the breathtaking shoreline. The pace decreases as you near the famous marine grottos close to Carvoeiro beach.
- Carvoeiro - At this location, you’ll navigate the captivating caverns by boat
- admiring the towering natural arches above you.
Afterward, the speed picks up again as you’re propelled from the shoreline into the vast ocean
- where there’s a high likelihood of encountering groups of wild bottlenose and common dolphins playing in the surf by the boat.
What's Included
- Boat trip
- Boat trip
What's Not Included
- Meals & drinks
- Meals & drinks
Additional Information
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Not suitable for expectant mothers
- Bring a hat
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
- Please note there is no pick up included - you will have to meet us at the meeting point which is Albufeira Marina.
- Our office opening hours are Monday - Friday from 9h-17:15h, Saturday and Sundays closed.
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Not suitable for expectant mothers
- Bring a hat
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
- Please note there is no pick up included - you will have to meet us at the meeting point which is Albufeira Marina.
- Our office opening hours are Monday - Friday from 9h-17:15h, Saturday and Sundays closed.
Location
Marina de Albufeira
Beco da Orada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(13 Ratings)
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Maureen
Oct 24, 2024
We saw the dolphins! - A brilliant experience, we got to see a pod of dolphins! The caves amazing and staff really friendly. The staff knew all the history. They take you right up to the caves and allowed you plenty of time to look for the dolphins .
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Peterwp3022cg
Sep 30, 2024
Absolutely fantastic great crew Bruno & jeusus - Superb experience , one of the best boat trips we ve ever been on. Great comfortable boat. Truly great crew - Jeusus driving/ guiding the boat, Bruno informing us & entertaining us with his good humour & music. answering any questions . Saw beautiful dolphins close up & the caves are incredible a must
. Highly recommend . Thank you guys
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Darcey57
Aug 28, 2024
A great afternoon - A very entertaining boat trip, the captain was very informative and we also got to see dolphins, up close. We would 100% recommend this trip.
The afternoon was made even more entertaining, thanks to a group of young French men who ended up with a sing song coming back into port. Thank you lads.
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Tracylj8033kb
Aug 25, 2024
Amazing - We did this boat trip today and it was amazing, got to see some beautiful dolphins close up in the sea and our kids were amazed. We could not of asked for a nicer tour operator Bruno he was amazing at his job got our kids involved and he was on hand to answer any of our questions or queries we had. The captain was also great getting us to a great spot to see the dolphins and even let the kids sit on his chair at the end for a pic. Highly recommend this boat trip to anyone l. Thanks to all 3 of you today on that boat for making our kids and us have an amazing time xxx
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Larsgravgaardhansen
Aug 15, 2024
Fantastic caves and lots of dolphins - A wonderful trip with many beautiful caves and a beautiful coastline. After the caves, the crew of Vires, headed by Captain Pedro, made sure we saw many dolphins. If you're in the area don't cheat yourself for this experience
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Edith
Jun 14, 2024
Algarve- impressive view from the sea - Simply a great experience. Along the cliffs and coast. Partly into the grottos. Unfortunately we didn't see any dolphins, that's how it is in nature. But we got an impression from a speedboat.
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Globetrottingviking
Nov 16, 2023
Breathtaking Experience - This boat tour was amazing. We were lucky enough first to see a large number of dolphins playing around the boat. Then we visited several of the caves along the coast between Albufeira and the Alfanzina Lighthouse. The landscape along this coast is breathtaking. The crew on the boat were informative and helpful. This was a highlight of our holiday in Algarve.
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Juazzelyn_b
Jul 21, 2025
Great Dolphin Experience - The overall experience was fantastic! The only problem was information about the experience. We didn't have specific information on where to go besides to the marina. Besides that, we saw the Benagil Caves and dolphins! Great trip. Our guides, Luana, Bruno, and the captain were great. Definitely recommend it.
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Mimialexclemtheo
Aug 1, 2024
Bof - How to say it tells us to be there 40 minutes before I’m not what it’s for we can’t check in before talking about the dolphins we stealthily saw them the cave and beautiful but unfortunately we can’t so swim as it is written on the site a swim of 5 minutes and still I’m wide but in another place on the site we are asked to make a choice for the language it speaks very little French we understood nothing and to close everything they pass a box to put money in but here joke we already paid 175€ shame to you
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Road800036
Jul 19, 2025
Czech people no hello no thanks pay and shut up - trip to Prague with e dreams it starts at the airport book a transfer 1 hour late the delay came 1 hour too early at once 3 hours to wait for our return flight, the 4 star hotel was worth only 2 stars had to pay an extra superior room to access the pool , bowling broke down tennis or rather a vacant lot , many faults answer of e dream when to refund had to see with the hotel while the hotel tells us that we are not the first not to be warned by e dreams of the extra costs I advise e dreams washes your hands of your problems just pockets the money and disappears...
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