Top 14 Dolphin Watching Tours in Lisbon

1.Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,019 reviews · from $38Our pick

A 2.5-hour Lisbon dolphin-watching cruise from the Tagus River to the Atlantic, with guided stops, city views, and an open bar.

“I went in January wasn't expecting to see any dolphins, however due to my amazing guide Anna and the team we were able to spot some dolphins and take cute pictures. she was very knowledgeable, explained the history of lisbon and activities I can do near by. Overall I had a great experience and would recommend to everyone!!!”

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2.Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,853 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Join a 3-hour dolphin safari from Lisbon by fast RIB, guided by a marine biologist, with Bugio Lighthouse views and wild wildlife spotting.

“I LOVED everything about the trip! The tour guides the transport, the duration. Even the sweet wine they gave us near the end of the trip - what a lovely touch ❤️ The tour guide was very passionate, knowledgeable, and found some dolphins. Wonderful 👍”

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3.Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 867 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

3-hour dolphin watching on Lisbon’s Tagus River with a marine biologist, fast boat views of landmarks, and support for real ocean research.

“The explanation at the beginning friendly and well done. Staff very friendly and customer oriented. We had the opportunity to see a lot of dolphins. I'm so happy and can only recommend this experience”

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4.Dolphin Watching with a Marine Biologist – Ocean Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 812 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62Top rated

Lisbon dolphin watching on a fast RIB with a marine biologist, Belem views, and a near 95% dolphin sighting chance in about 3 hours.

“We totally commend this activity. The tour was led by a knowledgable marine biologist. She and the skipper patiently toured the bay until we were rewarded with firstly sunfish waving their flippers and jumping and then many common dolphins. They swam close to the rib and under it with their babies. Later we saw bottlenose dolphins and a shark. The boat ride itself was exhilarating.”

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5.Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 801 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

2-hour Setúbal dolphin watching on a marine-biologist guided catamaran, with Moscatel, a swim stop, and underwater rooms for sea views.

“I liked mostly the peaceful mood, the quality of the explanations and that everything was Just as in the description of the service and even more.”

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6.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 423 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

2-hour modern speedboat dolphin tour from Setúbal. Search bottlenose dolphins, enjoy Arrábida Bay views, with a live guide.

“Lovely peaceful nature experience. Loved the boat - it made you feel safe and yet allowed everyone to see all around. Our guide was very respectful of all the people on board and shared just the right amount of information needed. The dolphins were respected in their natural habitat and could choose to come close or stay at a distance. Thank you ! 🩵”

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7.Arrábida Dolphin and Whale Watching tour with biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

3-hour Arrábida dolphin and whale watching from Sesimbra with a biologist, wine welcome drink, and a secluded bay swim and snorkel stop.

“Amazing experience watching dolphins. A good value for money. Tour guide was informative and friendly. Enjoyed the complementary wine on the boat.”

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8.Observation of Dolphins and Whales with Marine Biologist in Arrábida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

3-hour dolphin and whale cruise in Arrábida Natural Park with a marine biologist, plus caves, coves, and possible swims near Sesimbra.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal! We loved getting to ride around and see dolphins and the beautiful coastline outside of Sesimbra. It was so nice having a guide as knowledgeable and passionate as Catarina, she taught us so much about dolphins and the local habitat, as well as conservation efforts in the area. Andre was a great driver - Thank you for the great excursion, Catarina and Andre! We had a wonderful time.”

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9.Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 213 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $43

Cruise Setúbal to Arrábida and Troia, watch for bottlenose or common dolphins in the wild, with expert skippers on a fast boat.

“Delfinsafarien var en fantastisk god oplevelse, - og vi var heldige at se mange delfiner ret tæt på vores båd. Vores guide og vores skipper var meget behagelige og erfarne, og vi fik virkelig god information - både om delfinerne og om området og naturen ved kysten. En bådtur, som kun kan anbefales varmt til andre!”

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10.Arrábida Natural Park Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 212 reviews · 2.5 - 7 hours · from $58

A semi-inflatable boat dolphin-watching trip in Arrábida Natural Park from Sesimbra, with coastline views, regional pastry, and optional Lisbon transfers.

“Our guide Martha was truly so sweet and knowledgeable! We had a fantastic time with her. For about two hours, it looked like we wouldn‘t find any dolphins, but the crew didn‘t give up, and at the last minute, they spotted a pod which we then followed for a while (though keeping our distance as to not stress the dolphins, and letting them come to us). Everybody on the team was extremely kind, and it was fantastic to see that the animals are treated with respect. We definitely recommend taking this tour! But be sure to adjust your expectations – these are wild animals, and whether you‘ll be able to…”

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11.Arrábida Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 197 reviews · from $63

3-hour dolphin and whale watching in Arrábida Natural Park from Sesimbra, led by a marine biologist, plus beach swim.

“Brilliant trip. Caterina was a mine of information without it ever sounding like a script or becoming fact-heavy. I'd been sceptical about how reliable the dolphin sightings would turn out to be, but she explained that if one pod failed to appear, there was usually another pod of bottlenose dolphins nearby as almost all fishing is banned in the national park waters. We had common dolphins swimming alongside and under us for about 40 minutes, then watched from a short distance as they and a flock of gannets and gulls feasted on a shoal of small fish. Watching the gannets dive was almost worth the trip in itself. I really…”

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12.Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 156 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

2-hour Cascais dolphin speedboat from Cascais Marina, lifejacket provided, expert guides look for dolphins, whales, and seabirds, best in the morning.

“the guide was excellent. We saw dolphins, we enjoyed a fast ride on the waves and we all had a good time. I was impressed with the attention the guide gave to a passenger who felt sea sick. The guide was attentive and took time to talk to the guest to help them focus on something other than the movement. The tour was also very respectful of the sea and the animals. It was clear that preserving the experience for generations of dolphins and people was a priority.”

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13.Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Watch dolphins in their natural habitat on a respectful 2-hour boat trip from Cascais Marina, with coastal views, jackets, and a guide.

“Es war wirklich toll. Ich würde immer wieder mitfahren”

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14.Sesimbra: Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

2-hour dolphin watching from Sesimbra, help collect ocean plastic in Arrábida Natural Park, with an expert marine ecologist and local cake.

“Du personnel compétent et d’une grande gentillesse”

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