Faro Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour: Combining Scientific Research with Local Fauna Exploration
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461 Ratings
Faro

Our primary objective is to bridge the gap between science and tourism by offering boat tours meant for observing wildlife and simultaneously gathering data for research purposes. On this expedition, you will gain insight into our local wildlife and understand our methods of studying these creatures.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • R. da Comunidade Lusíada 4b - 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…
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What's Included
  • Lifejackets provided for safety
  • Guided tours led by marine biologists
Location
Ginásio Clube Naval
Estrada do Passeio Ribeirinho
At Faro harbour look out for Santa Maria Petisca Ria until you reach the flags. Over there look for the (middle) store with Ocean Vibes logo (you should notice some dolphins on the outside).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Carl_h
Mar 14, 2025
We saw a lot of dolphin... - We saw a lot of dolphin and the guides were very nice and professional and the tour started in time so we have no complains and are very satisfied with everything.
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Regined0306
Feb 27, 2025
Very satisfactory - Absolutely satisfied, we spent 3 h looking for dolphins, they are really there for us to have a great time and really look to find the dolphins 🐬, we passed not far from a whale just sighted by the skipper. You should not be afraid to go far from the coast and be accompanied covered.
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Chris_t
Feb 27, 2025
The second largest living mammal!!!!! Amazing. - This is an ethical and thoughtful operator observing a long list of precautions to avoid affecting the animals negatively. The animals inside the boat get treated considerately also! I went twice and learned different things on each day. I think the company employs biologists to give accurate details and protect the dolphins whales and other animals. We were lucky to share our experience with a nice bunch of people. Over the trips I saw turtle, common dolphins, bottle nosed dolphins, osprey, gannet and .... Finn Whales!!!!!! I was over the moon! We will specifically use this operator again because of their kindness to the animals (including the people!). Next time I will video whilst watching, but concentrate on enjoying the experience, so that I don't miss anything. It is easy to pick a good photo from the video later.
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Wildeurope
Feb 20, 2025
Amazing - If you are planning to wildlife watch, it is well worth going to Faro to do it as ethically as possible with this team. They are assiduous about following standards laid down to protect the wildlife you are here to observe. I went out 2 days running with Sussana, Miguel and another guide I didn't catch the name of. The guides were excellent at finding whales and dolphins on two very different seas and were super sensitive drivers for those with sea sickness and tricky backs. We were very very lucky to have observed (over 2 visits) the first fin whales of the year, osprey, turtle, ganet, bottle-nosed dolphins and a cheeky young common dolphin and it's pod. The guides were great at telling us a bit about the behaviour and biology of the wildlife we were watching. We feel very pleased and super lucky.
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Cyjjb
Feb 6, 2025
Fantastic experience - Absolutely fantastic guide, after a fast and exhilarating ride out we luckily found a large pod of bottlenose dolphins, it was wonderful to watch them play, we were the only boat with them, after 30 mins we carried on and found the common dolphins, they swam around the boat, it was fascinating to watch them, we also saw an Atlantic Puffin. Would highly recommend.
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Lucaj715
Feb 2, 2025
Dolphin boat tour - It was amazing we stayed with a pod of about 10 dolphins for around 20 minutes that came very close to the boat. I would 100% recommend
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Olga_s
Dec 31, 2024
Great experience, very... - Great experience, very knowledgeable and friendly guides. The guides really made effort to make everyone feel safe and comfortable, and the small group creates a nice atmosphere. highly recommended, and would love to come again!
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Judit_m
Dec 29, 2024
High waves adrenaline ride - We rode with wind and high waves, it was hard core fun with a rollercoaster vibe. Both of my kids threw up but we saw dolphins so it was a success story. The marine biologists were very knowledgable and nice, contolling everything with grace.
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P8028vzmeghanm
Dec 3, 2024
Wildlife tour - The tour guides were very friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable, the experience was amazing - beautiful scenery and spotted a family of dolphins!
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Joe_s
Feb 28, 2025
Knowledgeable guides - Very knowledgeable guides who try hard to put you onto sea life. Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales this day but we did see common dolphins in the distance, along with a basking shark and Sun Fish.
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