Dolphin Watching Tour: Explore Sado Estuary Biodiversity

Discover dolphins in Sesimbra’s Sado Estuary on a 3-hour boat tour. Explore Arrábida, Tróia, and Sado’s rich biodiversity. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Porto Abrigo - Peixarias - Embark on a dolphin observation tour in Sesimbra, where you can witness these incredible marine mammals in their natural environment.
    With a marine biologist on board, gain insights into dolphin behavior, local marine ecosystems, and conservation initiatives. The guide will offer explanations throughout the journey,…
What's Included
  • life jacket
Additional Information

The Sado Estuary Natural Reservation in Setúbal serves as a prime natural environment for dolphins and other cetaceans. This sea tour, lasting around 3 hours, offers the chance to witness these incredible creatures in their natural surroundings while taking in the stunning scenery of the Sesimbra coast and its neighboring areas.
What sets this activity…

Location
Porto Abrigo - Peixarias
Go towards Sesimbra's harbor, you will find a fence on your left side until you reach a roundabout, next to the Sesimbra Naval Club
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Venture00613768324
Aug 26, 2025
Excellent experience - It was undoubtedly a magnificent experience, it was an excellent visit where the coordination of the guide, the Flávia and the navigator, the Gaspar, always attentive, were able to see several groups of dolphins, 1 shark and 1 whale near the boat. In the end they still allowed to dive near the beach of Ribeira do Cavalo.
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Sascha_f
Aug 12, 2025
Great experience - The crew took time to explain everything. We always felt that the animal welfare was respected. It was a great experience and worth every euro.
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Lenahp2522gh
Aug 6, 2025
Unforgettable experience - We did this trip with our children and we saw two different dolphin genera. The guides were super great and nice. They explained a lot and we could still go swimming in a bay. It was an indescribable experience! Highly recommended!
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P1995exsimona
Jul 21, 2025
- We went on the dolphin watching tour with Luis and Flavia, and it was really amazing. Our Captain Luis was the best in steering, but also in spotting wild dolphins, while Flavia gave us a nice explanation about what animals we could see. Luis was the first one to spot bottlenose dolphins, and they seemed to be very comfortable around our boat as they were swimming all around us. Luis and Flavia also mentioned that they had rules to not disturb the dolphins too much, for example, there could only be three boats per group of dolphins in order to not stress the animals. Flavia also chatted with us about the highlights of Sesimbra and other things, and we even had the chance to swim in a bay close to the harbour in the end. Overall, I found the dolphin tour really amazing and, although it’s based on luck if you get to see dolphins or not, our captains were really entertaining and it wasn’t expensive. I really liked it.
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Pps16
Jul 21, 2025
- Fun tour! The dolphins collaborated, playing around the boat. Luis and Flavia were super friendly and informative, and even took us for a dive.
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Koena984
Jul 21, 2025
- Blissful tour with very nice escorts Flavia and Louis!! Dolphin sighting, long cool ride and swimming in beautiful bay! One of the cheaper and better organizations there
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Janastacio94
Jul 4, 2025
Dolphin watch - The service was exceptional and we saw huge dolphins one day not to forget , I advise this company especially for the affection that the crew and staff give to their customers
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Camper49164852000
Jun 12, 2025
Amazing experience with Batnavó 🌟 - The staff was very professional and friendly. We saw rosaceous dolphins in the first 30 minutes, with observation time guaranteed as required by law. The boat was comfortable and safe, and we still had the opportunity to swim in a beautiful bay. Great explanation about animals and the coast of Arrábida. I recommend for those who love nature and want a memorable activity near Lisbon.
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Nadinem805
May 17, 2025
Recommended - Great trip and great service from Ines and Pedro! In addition to the dolphins we saw a whale. You can bring your own drinks and food.
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Mattimatty3
Jul 4, 2025
Boat transfer - Quick and efficient boat transfer. The boatmen were very kind and helped us as a group to get on and off safely. The service on land was also good
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).