Dolphin watching and wildlife from Faro
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Before visiting the Atlantic Ocean, you'll also see the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the Barrier islands: Deserta and Farol. The boat only takes a small group of 12 people, so everyone can feel very comfortable and the tour gets more personal.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operated by a multilingual guide
Parking available by Faro Marina
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Live commentary on board
What To Expect
Explore the nature and the marine wildlife in the Atlantic Ocean. We'll search for dolphins, and maybe other cetaceans like whales and sharks, in the company of our experienced team. It's a small group of maximum of 14 passengers.
Options
Dolphin tours
Dolphin tours
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect sevice
C9778MGtomaszk,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip! The encounter with the dolphins was simply amazing. The crew was very friendly and professional. I highly recommend it! 🐬✨
They're a 10, I'd repeat for sure.
marekhic2025,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 10, both the activity (we have seen a lot of dolphins) and the equipment. Everything perfect from minute 1. I'd repeat for sure
Maravilhoso!
Go64456639128,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful walk! We saw huge dolphins and the kids loved it. The guides who accompanied us on the tour were also very friendly. I highly recommend this Enterprise ❤️
Fabulous, Ricardo our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the trip amazing. This is our fourth year to return
Michelle H,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous trip we saw lots of dolphin all around the boat, amazing, Ricardo our skipper was fabulous, very knowledgeable
Amazing experience
E9885VSallyM,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very proactive customer service prior to the tour, very friendly and accommodating During the tour, our guide acknowledged the customers on board were much more excited and in awe to see the whales in the area he had taken us to instead of the dolphins we expected to see (we also saw hundreds of dolphins) Our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure to explain to all passengers (in English, French and Spanish) the species we were seeing and facts/the tendencies of those species too. The crew onboard made the whole experience fun, engaging and added to the emotional experience of seeing whales in the wild. I highly recommend.
Exploring Faro at sea.
575mavictoriam,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fantastic although the sea is quite rough still it was worth a shot. The staff specially Aricardo and Sandra were very nice and accommodating. Thanks for the experience.
Nice dolphins tour
U9644AEalaint,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With Ricardo and Antonio all was perfect 😇 we have seen dolphins very well and for a long time = well done guys 👍 Same for the Ria Formosa tour : we have seen storks, spoonbill,little egrets,rare crabs and various birds Alain & Clara
X8728YInicot,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing guide and wonderful tour. Translated into french, spanish and english. He knew a lot about the wildlife and explained the dolphins behavior. The guide made sure to check all the spots where it's most likely to see dolphins. We could see them jump, hear them communicate with each other and they swam under our boat and next to us. Unforgettable experience, amazing pictures and I'd definitely do it again. Definitely worth it.
Island 4 you Dolphin 🐬 encounter
Tim T,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This morning, we took part in a dolphin watching tour departing from Faro, and it was a truly memorable experience. The tour was excellently organized, starting with a smooth check-in and a warm welcome from the crew. The boat was comfortable and well-equipped, and the staff demonstrated a strong commitment to both safety and environmental responsibility throughout the journey. Once out at sea, it didn’t take long before we began spotting dolphins. We were fortunate to witness 2 pods, with several dolphins swimming near the boat. The sightings were absolutely spectacular — an incredible opportunity to observe these beautiful animals in their natural habitat. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, sharing interesting facts about dolphin behavior and local marine life. Their enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, the dolphin tour from Faro exceeded our expectations. It was both educational and exhilarating, offering close-up encounters with dolphins in the wild while highlighting the importance of preserving their environment. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Algarve region.
Very nice and accommodating team.
O1740KCdianeb,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff immediately contacted us by wattsapp in French to move the excursion when the sea was not good to make sure that we could have good conditions for dolphin watching. The team was very flexible so we could do the excursion in the best conditions. We thank her and will come next year.
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