Sesimbra: Daily Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Expeditions
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience unforgettable moments, particularly for younger audiences, and for all those that are seeking to go on a dolphin watching boat tour in their natural habitat for the first time!
Only 30 minutes from Portugal´s capital city Lisbon, Sesimbra is one of Europe´s best destination to spot the bottlenose and short-beaked common dolphins in the wild.
Get your friends and family together to visit these amazing mammals in the wild and learn all about their habits, features and behaviors while enjoying your tour in one of Bolhas´s dolphin watching boats.
With 100% sightings since 2013, Bolhas Tours is the leading dolphin watch company of the region.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bolhas Tours is a licensed Marine Center for Dolphins and Whales Watch, with the license onº 8/2016 issued by the ICNF Institute of Portugal - Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests, by chosing a certified tour operator you will be helping on the conservation of sea life and ecosystems.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 3 paying adults
Minimum of participants apllies for the tour (6)
Private tour available
Hotel Pick-up and drop-off available under pricing request
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Welcome drink
Local guide
Bottled water
National Park fees
Snorkeling
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
What To Expect
09.30 AM - Meet us at our Marine Centre in Sesimbra´s Marina where clients will be welcomed by our team. Free use of Wifi / Toillets / Wind jackets available free of charge. 10.00 AM - Boarding at the boat and safety briefing - life vests available for all,depart for the tour. 10.15 to 12.15 PM - Navegation through the Arrabida Maritme Park and Arrabida secluded coast were we will meet different species of dolphins and whales. Complaying with the best standard for dolphin watching in the wild we will conduct the observation limiting at the most our interference not to influence the cetaceans normal behaviour. We will brief you about the biology of this amazing sea mamals and all the efforts for their preservation. 12.15 PM - Boat tour along the coast and stop in one of Arrabida´s secluded bays where participants can snorkell and swimm. Here a typical local drink will be offered and storytelling about this wonderful and historical region full with legends and pirate tales will be held during the tour. 1.00 PM - Arrival at Sesimbra´s harbour and end of the tour with check out at our marine center.
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Dolphin Watch Tour
Reviews
242 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our highlight of the trip
Claudia S,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a fantastic experience. Our team was Enrique and Darcio. We saw the first dolphin group right after a short time. Then we went high speed out to the Atlantic Ocean and watched a larger group hunting. Both groups got close to the boat and we were able to shoot great shots. There was then a stop at Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo and the caves nearby. All in all can wor the atour really recommend, the team was great, the communication great. We strongly recommend that you take a Wlnd jacket with you, no matter how warm it is! Those hungry for it can stop right next door at the fish restaurant.
5 estrelas
Anabela A,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00We loved this family experience. We were captivated by the dolphins and even managed to see whales to top it off. Enrique and Tiago were great captains and accompaniments. We highly recommend this tour.
A great experience...
Joe V,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great experience from start to finish: beautiful scenery, a kind and attentive guide, a fun kayak ride.
Wonderful experience on...
Anonymous,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful experience on the water, guides were very helpful, it was exciting to see dolphins in their natural environment
Dolphins and more!
Justin S,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic experience yesterday with Pedro. Though the boat is quite small it was a very smooth and safe ride. The guides know their stuff and soon got us out and up close with dolphins. They then adapted the tour to follow up on a lead to see the very rare Iberian Orcas that were passing through the area, staying out a little longer to take thr scene in. Superb all round and worth every penny.
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