Dolphin Watching Tour by Catamaran from Lisbon

Witness wild and free bottle-nose dolphins glide through the sea on this full-day guided sea life sightseeing tour from Lisbon. South of Lisbon, discover one of the 10 most beautiful bays in the world. Cruise atop one of the globe’s most scintillating bays in a modern catamaran and see wild marine life.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Sado Estuary, where you’ll learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins and hopefully observe some wild dolphins in their natural environment. The cruise takes between 2 1/2 to 3 hours. See the natural reserve of Arrábida, and take in the stunning views, learning about the area’s history and culture.

From the ocean, and before returning to the old city centre of Setúbal you’ll see a few of the region’s historic monuments, like the Arrábida Convent and the Saint Filipe Fort.

Before returning to Lisbon, you’ll stop at a few sights in the Arrabida Mountain range, from where you can marvel at the natural reserve and get a “land view” of this region.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Estatua do Marques de Pombal, Estacao de Metro do Marques de Pombal Praca Marques de Pombal, Lisbon 1250-161 Portugal

You start by being picked-up for your tour at the designated meeting point in Lisbon.
This tour begins as you head south from Lisbon to Setúbal, a region best known for its fish culture and the natural reserve.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Setubal, Setubal, Setubal District, Alentejo

In Setúbal you will board a modern catamaran, for a relaxing and enjoyable cruise on the Sado Estuary, where you’ll learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins and hopefully be able to observe some wild dolphins in their natural environment.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Reserva Natural do Estuario do Sado, Rua Claudio Lagrange 8, Setubal 2900-324 Portugal

Here you will board a modern catamaran, for a relaxing and enjoyable cruise on the Sado Estuary, where you’ll learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins and hopefully be able to observe some wild dolphins in their natural environment. The cruise takes between 2 1/2 to 3 hours, but may take longer.
The duration may change due to weather conditions or the dolphins being more "shy"...

Note: for wildlife preservation and respecting the dolphins habitat, we will be a maximum of 30 minutes near the dolphins with the ship.

See the natural reserve of Arrábida, take in the stunning views, and learn about the area’s history.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Forte de Sao Filipe, Estrada do Castelo de Sao Filipe, Setubal 2900-300 Portugal

From the ocean, and before returning to the old city centre of Setúbal you’ll see a few of the region’s historic monuments and sites like the Arrábida Convent and the Saint Filipe Fort.

Before returning to Lisbon, you’ll stop at a few sights in the Arrabida Mountain range, from where you can marvel at the natural reserve and get a “land view” of this region.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Praca Marques do Pombal, Avenida da Liberdade Rotunda, Lisbon Portugal

Lastly we will head back to Lisbon for you to be dropped -off at the same location as your pick-up.

Duration: 45 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"The tour might be cancelled if unsafe/severe weather conditions occur"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"The sequence of the mentioned places can be changed according to weather conditions"
"Dolphin watching has a very high probability (95%), however it is not guaranteed they will be seen, as they are wild animals, not trained"
"Stroller accessible"
"You must bring: comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and warm clothing. Even in summer bring a pullover or jacket"
"Note: we will be a maximum of 30 minutes close to the dolphins, as they are protected by law."
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: HF Fénix Lisboa, Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1269-133 Lisboa, Portugal

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Pick-up and drop off, meeting point in Lisbon;
• Catamaran cruise fees & tickets with dolphin watching;
• Transportation by air-conditioned car/van;
• Professional guide for your group;
• Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.
• Entry/Admission - Reserva Natural do Estuario do Sado
• Entry/Admission - Forte de Sao Filipe

Not Included

• Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the program

Facilities