Dolphin Watching in Setúbal: Observation of Dolphins in Natural Habitat in Historical Region

Experience the thrill of dolphin watching in Setúbal, Portugal. Explore the historical region while observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Book your boat visit now!

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Longitude - Formação e Turismo Náutico - Departure from Setúbal, sail on the Sado River and look for dolphins to observe in their natural habitat. We will pass by Albarquel beach, the Comenda palace and the Outão lighthouse that announces the entry into oceanic waters. Be amazed by the unique view over the beaches of Figueirinha, Galapos, Coelhos, Creiro and Portinho da Arrábida with their turquoise blue waters. We can also visit Alpertuche beach and the cliffs of Arrábida with its small caves, as well as the small islands at the mouth of Sado. However, so much beauty cannot make us forget the main objective of our trip: observing dolphins in their natural habitat. Our skipper will change the order of this itinerary depending on this great objective, making it possible to sail out to sea in search of these friendly wild animals. We will observe bottlenose dolphins, which have a colony in the Sado River, or common dolphins normally found in the open sea. Dolphins are wild animals and are not always found in the same place. Our company finds them on around 99% of boat trips. If you are included in the remaining 1%, you will be entitled to a free voucher to repeat the experience.
What's Included
  • Dolphin watching experience
Additional Information

You will observe a unique community of bottlenose dolphins, which have permanent residence in the Sado River estuary.

This species is larger than the common dolphin and has a darker hue, close to anthracite gray.

You can also observe common dolphins, which are smaller and extremely fast.

Speaking of speed, our boat is quite fast, which is a big advantage when it comes to finding dolphins, which are wild animals that travel many nautical miles in a short time. Therefore, our success rate in finding these friendly mammals is around 100%.

Furthermore, our boat, due to its characteristics, allows for very close observation of dolphins. This way, you’ll be able to take fantastic photos and videos of the experience to share with your family and friends.

Dolphins are wild and unpredictable animals. We will locate them in different locations, which makes this experience unique and unrepeatable.

Location
Longitude - Formação e Turismo Náutico
Go to Rua Praia da Saúde nº 11-A, but the entrance is on the opposite side of the building, that is, through the door facing the river. Coordinates 38° 31.239' N | 008° 53.807' W.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Odyssey08669144986
Aug 19, 2024
Observation of Dolphins_18-ago-2024 - Fantastic ride. Great staff. Super attentive and friendly. With much commitment of the staff we saw the friendly dolphins and some of their cats. I loved it. Excellent.
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Adventureportugalq
Aug 18, 2024
Dolphin watching and the Setubal coastline - It was a fantastic boat trip where we could admire the dolphins up close. Then we went along the coastline and did some swimming on a sandbank. The skipper knew a lot to tell. We highly recommend this trip.
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Ar
Aug 17, 2024
Excellent family trip. Kids loved it! - Activity very well organized. Departure time and we were lucky to have a great day for this tour. The dolphins helped and let themselves be seen several times. The 2 guides were friendly and always very attentive.
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Curiosity01672213690
Aug 11, 2024
Spectacular experience - A spectacular experience! The sympathy and dedication of the guides made the experience more interesting and personalized Surpassed the shows in a lot! I recommend 100%!
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Catarinap955
Aug 9, 2024
5 stars!! - It was really funny! We saw a lot of dolphins and even took a walk through fantastic sites along the beaches. I recommend!!
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K2490capedros
Aug 9, 2024
Excellent experience! - The tour was excellent, we were able to see several dolphins! Victor and Fernando are very helpful and well disposed. I recommend!
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Sunshine38343619349
Aug 9, 2024
Experience dolphins and mountains of Arrábida - It was a great walk! Beautiful landscapes and lots of dolphins. Vitor and Fernando explained everything with great attention
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Joandco06
Aug 9, 2024
Very nice experience - The guides know the dolphins well, they had no trouble making us enjoy two different species of dolphins that cross off Setúbal. Few greedy comments. A good time with your family
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Watawinona
Aug 8, 2024
Dolphins, sea and geology - A very complete excursion. Close observation of the dolphins and then walk along the coast of PN Arrábida. Excellent service and service.
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Kathryn
Aug 20, 2024
Tight seating - A delightful tour enjoying the dolphins and the coastline around Setubal. The watercraft har a double row of saddle type seats which were quite snug and can be uncomfortable if you are unaccustomed to sitting in one tight spot for three hours. We signed up for a tour in English, which devolved into a guide who talked with French and English speakers; the main guide spoke only Portuguese. Absolutely beautiful caves and rock formations along the coast! Lots of dolphins entertained us.!
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