Embark on an unforgettable dolphin watching and boat tour in Sesimbra, just 30 minutes from Lisbon. Spot bottlenose and short-beaked common dolphins in their natural habitat and learn about their habits and behaviors. Perfect for all ages!
Embark on an unforgettable dolphin watching and boat tour in Sesimbra, just 30 minutes from Lisbon. Spot bottlenose and short-beaked common dolphins in their natural habitat and learn about their habits and behaviors. Perfect for all ages!
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Av. dos Náufragos 2 - 09:30 AM - Join the team at the Marine Centre in Sesimbra’s Marina, where guests will be warmly greeted. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, restrooms, and wind jackets.
10:00 AM - Board the boat for a safety briefing. Life vests are provided for everyone as the tour sets off.
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Cruise through the Arrábida Maritime…
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Av. dos Náufragos 2 - 09:30 AM - Join the team at the Marine Centre in Sesimbra’s Marina, where guests will be warmly greeted. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, restrooms, and wind jackets.
10:00 AM - Board the boat for a safety briefing. Life vests are provided for everyone as the tour sets off.
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Cruise through the Arrábida Maritime Park and along the secluded Arrábida coast, where various species of dolphins and whales can be observed. Adhering to the highest standards for dolphin watching, the tour minimizes interference to ensure the cetaceans’ natural behavior is not disrupted. Guests will receive insights into the biology of these incredible sea mammals and the conservation efforts in place to protect them.
12:15 PM - Continue the boat tour along the coast, stopping at one of Arrábida’s secluded bays for snorkeling and swimming. A traditional local drink will be served, accompanied by storytelling about the region’s rich history, filled with legends and pirate tales.
1:00 PM - Return to Sesimbra’s harbor, concluding the tour with check-out at the marine center.

- Welcome drink
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Snorkeling
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Welcome drink
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Snorkeling
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
For the uninitiated, especially young explorers, embark on an extraordinary journey of a dolphin-watching boat excursion to encounter these beautiful creatures in their own environment!
Located just half an hour from Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, Sesimbra offers one of the most rewarding locations in Europe for witnessing bottlenose and short-beaked common…
For the uninitiated, especially young explorers, embark on an extraordinary journey of a dolphin-watching boat excursion to encounter these beautiful creatures in their own environment!
Located just half an hour from Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, Sesimbra offers one of the most rewarding locations in Europe for witnessing bottlenose and short-beaked common dolphins roaming freely.
Gather your loved ones to enjoy the spectacle of these magnificent marine species in their natural setting. Understand everything about their characteristics, behaviours, and daily routines on a Bolhas’s dolphin-watching boat tour.
With a track record of consistent sightings since 2013, Bolhas Tours is the premier choice for dolphin-watching in the area.
- Bolhas Tours is a licensed Marine Center for Dolphins and Whales Watch, with the license onº 8/2016 issued by the ICNF Institute of Portugal - Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests, by chosing a certified tour operator you will be helping on the conservation of sea life and ecosystems.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 3 paying adults
- Minimum of participants apllies for the tour (6)
- Private tour available
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off available under pricing request
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.