Lisbon Dolphins experience
65€*
*Look for a winter discount. Use the promo code EBIRD if booking in advance! Check the final price on the booking.
- Around 2h, up to 3h long
- This tour is only focused in meeting the dolphins
- It doesn’t have a standard route, we will go where the chances are higher for that day
- Usually departures are at 9h30 or 14h (rarely both)
- Overall 98% success rate, 100% in 2024
- No middle seats, everyone can see the dolphins
- Just English, one language, no repetition loops of the information
Looking for dolphins? This is the tour for you! Book Now!
Originally called Gil Eanes Expedition, this tour is our bestseller and was our only tour for many years. The route will be planed regarding the particular sea conditions of the day and adapted along the journey. A true adventure!
Always check the day on the booking as sometimes we chance the departure times, to cope with the weather and Sea conditions. Some days may include partial refunds in case you don’t see dolphins or different prices.
The tour can be divided in 4 parts:
River search
- We’ll depart from Doca de Santo Amaro, just under the bridge.
- We’ll start by looking for dolphins in the Tagus river.
Ocean search
- We’ll sail into the ocean (if sea conditions allow) looking for dolphins and whales.
- After being with the dolphins and depending on sea conditions, we’ll keep looking for a highly interactive group or whales.
Dolphin Encounter
- We’ll try to stay away from other boats and have consistent steering that encourage dolphins to stay close to us. We’ll let you know the group structure, their habits and behaviours.
- After you having your moment looking at dolphins, we’ll teach you to observe them, you’ll see them in a different way!
Return with sightseeing
- Before arrival we’ll pass by the main monuments with short and interesting facts.
- Upon arrival and after a quick WC break, we’ll teach to identify the species that we saw and some fanservice for those who want to stick a ‘little’ longer.
Remember, we aim to find dolphins in this tour, if the weather forecast doesn’t fit our standards, we will have to change your original plans and agree on a better time, day, distance covered, or departure location. For a tour with a planed route, check out the Lisbon & Dolphins tour.
About the tours:
Departure is from Lisbon (Alcântara), at the meeting point, usually in the morning.
You are contributing for local dolphin research, as valuable data will be collected during the tours.
The boat takes 12 people, she is licenced for cetacean observation and so far the most sustainable dolphin watching boat in Lisbon, with protection for marine life, noise mitigation, low emissions and is mostly made of infinitely recyclable.
Protection
for Marine life
from the propeller
Biologist
& local dolphin researcher on board
Low
noise production for marine life
CO2
emissions were reduced 15% since last year
Recyclable
boat made of infinitely recyclable material
1st Licenced
for cetacean observation
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Lisbon is the European Capital of Dolphins, it has sightings year-round and more dolphin and whale diversity than any other European Capital. Meeting the dolphins is a magic moment that you will be remembering for decades. Francisco is your host and is not just a marine biologist, he is a dolphin expert! Studying the local dolphin communities since 2007, he will take you on a learning quest, unveiling the secrets of the dolphins and other marine life. Making this experience so much more than a tour, by the time you arrive on land, you’d become dolphin experts! Founded in 2015, we are the first licensed dolphin watching company in Lisbon and we are entirely dedicated to dolphins, through tours and research. We have a strict code of approach to ensure the dolphin welfare while we deliver the best experience for our guests. So far, we count with 12 different species. We have a remarkable 98% success in finding dolphins, failing 6 times since 2020 check the weekly updates! This experience is ideal for those looking for a natural escape. Admire the wild landscape, the dolphins, whales, seabirds and other marine life.
