Faro Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour: Combining Scientific Research with Local Fauna Exploration

Our primary objective is to bridge the gap between science and tourism by offering boat tours meant for observing wildlife and simultaneously gathering data for research purposes. On this expedition, you will gain insight into our local wildlife and understand our methods of studying these creatures.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • R. da Comunidade Lusíada 4b - Explore the Atlantic in search of marine wildlife with Marine Biologists on board, and learn more about dolphins in their natural habitat. Discover different species of cetaceans, birds and other marine life in an exciting experience in the Algarve !
    Departing from Faro, you will be able to enjoy the landscape of Ria…
What's Included
  • Lifejackets provided for safety
  • Guided tours led by marine biologists
Location
Ginásio Clube Naval
Estrada do Passeio Ribeirinho
At Faro harbour look out for Santa Maria Petisca Ria until you reach the flags. Over there look for the (middle) store with Ocean Vibes logo (you should notice some dolphins on the outside).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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B6893wlmattj
May 29, 2025
Brilliant! - Just brilliant - staff were very informative and saw a range of whales and dolphins. 100% recommend for anyone in the area!
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Margit_v
May 27, 2025
Breathtaking impressions - A breathtaking tour. Highly recommended! Very friendly guides with extremely much knowledge of the ecosystem. Understandable explanations. An unforgettable experience watching whales and dolphins in the wild without disturbing them. Would book again and again.
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Daydream21797992829
May 26, 2025
The only dolphin tour you should choose - Amazing trip! The tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, unsurprising considering he’s marine biologist! The speed boat ride was exhilarating! We saw lots of dolphins
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Barbarabt7292xd
May 24, 2025
Great experience - A very impressive tour. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. We really liked it. Barbara and Martin
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Guillaumelf8894fe
May 22, 2025
Great experience! - I’ve done a similar trip to sea several times in the past, and I must say that the one si was really excellent, whether it was in terms of equipment (quality boat and practical life jacket), guides (very welcoming, competent and multilingual), and our discoveries at sea! Thank you! ☺️
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Diana
May 19, 2025
Family dolphin watch experience - We were 3 adults and 2 children (3&1year olds) I would say I think it was a bit much for a 1 year old, but I am still glad that we went as the emotions that all of us experienced were unforgettable. Miguel and Diogo (hope my spelling is correct) were fantastic, knowledgeable, passionate, respectful of nature. Answered all of our questions. For example we got curious on how do dolphins sleep and the answer fascinated us. Definitely make sure to ask when you go! Highly recommend
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E9504xhcharlottec
May 18, 2025
Would recommend - I did this tour with my husband yesterday. We picked this tour over others due to the reviews and small group size. We saw lots of dolphins, two whales and a turtle. The team were really knowledgeable and you could tell that they really cared about the animals. We felt it was really good value for money and would definitely recommend.
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Voyageurkarine1977
May 18, 2025
Beautiful experience - Beautiful experience with quality guides, respect for species and a benevolent welcome. Wear a windproof jacket on the ocean it is quickly cold the orca we sail.
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Kristenwc5716dt
May 14, 2025
Highly recommended! - If you want to see dolphins and wildlife, we would highly recommend this tour. It was clear that our tour guides were invested in the well-being of the animals and ensuring a great experience for us all. We had gone on a previous tour for caves/dolphins a few days prior and did not see a single dolphin. I believe the reason for this was because the tour was not set up to see dolphins like it was with Ocean Vibes. We saw many dolphins swimming freely in their natural habitat on this tour. Thank you all. We had a wonderful experience with our family.
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Coastal31865424760
May 19, 2025
Nice trip - The two young gentlemen were very nice and explained a lot about the dolphins. The seats are a bit tight and therefore not so well suited for people suffering from claustrophobia or back pain. You also like to get “seasick” for a short time
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From $63
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).