Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Our main goal is to connect science and tourism by providing wildlife watching boat tours while we collect data for scientific research.
During this tour you will have the chance to learn more about our local fauna and get to know how we are studying these animals.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lifejackets
Marine Biologists as guides
What To Expect
Explore the Atlantic in search of marine wildlife with Marine Biologists on board, and learn more about dolphins in their natural habitat. Discover different species of cetaceans, birds and other marine life in an exciting experience in the Algarve ! Departing from Faro, you will be able to enjoy the landscape of Ria Formosa Natural park while we cruise towards the Atlantic ocean. When outside, the guides will look out for different wildlife, specially for cetaceans! There are great chances to see dolphins like the Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) or the Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and if your are lucky we can even spot Orcas or whales. During this trip you will also be able to spot different species of marine birds like the Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus), Shearwaters and Storm Petrels! It is also common to see some other animals such as the Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola), Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) and some species of sharks or marine turtles. After spotting a group of cetaceans, our team of Marine biologists will provide information about the animals and also collect data for research before we head back to Faro.
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Small Group - Dolphin and Wildlife Watching in Faro
Reviews
572 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Trip
W4296BVpaulk,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good trip, sea was a bit rough but that added to the experience I thought (aside from making me want to pee the worst I've ever needed). Took a bit to find the dolphins but when we did there was a lot of them, guides reckoned it was different pods socializing there were so many swimming about. Whales are more for spring time I think someone said. Would recommend.
Beautiful and interesting tour
martinaeO4111EO,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice boat tour with expert guides. With the small speedboat we have already seen the first dolphin group after a short trip. The guides were very responsible. Without hustling the animals, we could still look at them up close. There was also a lot of interesting information. An all-round successful tour that will stay with us for a long time.
Amazing!
drori2017,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was an amazing experience ❤️ The guides were extremely nice and professional. They did not stop until we had a chance to see as many animals as we can
Cancelled booking 35 minutes before the trip
zoedL2886CV,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00They cancelled our booking via a WhatsApp message 35 minutes before the trip was due to depart. This completely ruined the last day of our holiday. If we’d been notified earlier we could have booked with a different company but this left us with no other option. Book with a different company to avoid being let down.
Don’t recommend
Roam57535065029,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Bought this as a birthday present, they cancelled with 30 minutes before because they was not enough people for a 2nd boat more people booked and this meant we could have gone but they refused. No communication and ruined a special time. Would NOT recommend
Worse boat I've ever been...
Rachel Z,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Worse boat I've ever been on. Your like riding a horse, very weird. Super uncomfortable and very stiff after.
Super good. Tons of dophins, no effort spared. Recommended - do not go elsewhere
Julia K,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a genuine great experience, with rea marine biologists who actually care about both the wildlife and your experience. Do not go for any of the cheap tour operators who optimize for profit, chose Ocean Vibes!
In zodiac
C5814MBchristianec,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect biologist very competent and helpful have seen dolphins and whale.zodiac trip in open sea super
Very rewarding, very informative
Marja v,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic to see dolphins and whales. Their vulnerability is taken into account. Got a lot of info. The guide knows what he is talking about and knows the area well
Amazing experience
Rina A,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience all round and we saw hundreds of dolphins! Tour guides are very knowledgeable. Booking was easy.
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