Marine Biologist Tour: Eastern Algarve Cetaceans

Join marine biologists for sunset dolphin watching in Eastern Algarve. Experience top cetacean sightings and contribute to scientific research.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ocean Vibes Algarve - Embark on an afternoon adventure to discover dolphins, whales, and other marine creatures as the sun begins to set. The stunning sky serves as a backdrop for this enchanting dolphin and whale watching experience, creating unforgettable moments. Participants will receive an onboard briefing about the activity and its…
What's Included
  • Life Jackets
What's Not Included
  • Wind coats & Water
Additional Information

This unique experience in the Eastern Algarve is the only one with a dedicated team of Marine Biologists who not only lead the excursion but also gather data for important scientific research. Our team boasts the highest cetacean sighting rate in the region and observes the most species in Faro. The biologists conduct more trips and have more sightings than all other local companies combined.

Location
Ocean Vibes Algarve
Passeio Abu Sào Ibn Harune
Middle shop/Office in the harbour. The one with dolphins in the storefront
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Karlv309
Aug 25, 2025
An experience not to be missed - We really enjoyed this experience we saw common and bottlenose dolphins and a bryde whale. The crew that took us out were knowledgeable and respectful of these magnificent wild animals. We were very fortunate to see a number of family groups and many of them came close to the boat. We weren’t staying in Faro but worth the drive to take this trips. Nice restaurants around the marina on return too.
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Departure67039094136
Aug 15, 2025
Fantastic trip and staff. - Amazing trip and brilliant staff, really friendly and passionate about the ecology of the area and wildlife. We luckily saw dolphins too, but my 15 year old, said it would have been worth it just for the speedboat ride. We did the evening one and so got the sunset added in as well.
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571matthijsd
Aug 14, 2025
Magnificent - We had a magnificent tour yesterdag during sunset. Great organisation and our guides were kind, informative and entertaining. We saw two different dolphin species including a group of more then 300 dolphins. and we saw two different whale species! Seeing sunset being on the ocean was unforgettable
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Ezii2025
Aug 13, 2025
Excellent tour - Great guides with a lot of knowledge about nature and dolphins, smalltalk group and dolphins 😍🐬 We highly recommend this authentic tour.
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X1033oftanian
Aug 9, 2025
Dolphins, Sunset & Learning – A Perfect Combo! - Booking was super easy and the team was very responsive. Having a marine biologist on board made the experience even more special – we learned so much! We were lucky enough to see so many dolphins, and a beautiful sunset which made the adventure unforgettable. The weather added some excitement, but the crew always made sure we felt safe and as comfortable as possible. Highly reccommended! :)
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Kayleigh
Aug 8, 2025
fantastic tour with passionate and knowledgeable guides - the boat tour was beyond incredible. it was the perfect way to experience the animals in their natural environment and so much care was given to ensure that they would not be stressed by our presence. the passion the guides (Alfonso was one of them - sunset tour 6/8/25) had for the animals and the natural environment was more than evident, and we got to learn about the ecosystem of the area and how the dolphins fit into that, as well as info about the various species as well. the humour and genuine passion from the guides really made the tour; appreciating and learning about the dolphins, and other species, whilst respecting their space. from a logistical perspective, I have cerebral palsy and was quite anxious about going out into the ocean, but we were asked about preferences to ensure we had a stable place on the boat. raincoats were issued to ensure we didn't get wet with splashes, and to help keep warm. we were helped on an off the boat without feeling like an inconvenience for needing help, and it was an enjoyable speedboat ride even if a little splashy! the tour was inclusive from the outset - I didn't need to mention my disability to ensure I was treated with compassion, and i was not made to feel less. help was offered without second thought. the dolphins chose to come rather close, with nothing done to entice them over, and they had babies with them too. altogether, a fantastic experience and a highlight of our trip. i absolutely recommend. really wishing I had asked if they had English research papers to read before leaving!
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Vanessm385
Aug 6, 2025
Unforgettable - What a magical moment ! I never expected getting such a beautiful memory with my family ! We get the chance to see a lot of dolphins , but also 3 whales… the sunset was so powerful. An experience that will last for a long time. Thank you to the team that were also amazing and so professional.
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Sayani_s
Aug 4, 2025
We took the tour with... - We took the tour with Pedro and Diego. They were knowledgeable and friendly. They took care of needs of every passenger. The tour and information they shared was interesting and fun. We had a lovely experience.
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Patricia_r
Aug 3, 2025
Beautiful - Was a wonderful experience to remember. Guidance was top notch. Received a lot of new information. Would definitely recommend this activity.
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Purzilini
Aug 6, 2025
Nice at Sunset - We saw a lovely, active pod of dolphins. And it was nice to be on the water at sunset. The seating on the boat was quite uncomfortable and one of the biologists was sarcastic.
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From $76
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).