Lisbon Dolphin Watching with a Marine Biologist in a Small Group

Embark on a thrilling small-group dolphin watching adventure in Lisbon. Join expert marine biologists on a speedy RIB boat as you search for dolphins and other marine species in the Atlantic Ocean.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • SeaEO Tours - Sea & Estuary Odyssey - Located in the Lisbon centre, we depart from Doca de Santo Amaro, in the neighbourhood of Alcântara. A good reference point is the dock just under the 25th of April bridge, on a nature adventure odyssey towards the Atlantic Ocean, leaving the Tagus Estuary. Embrace the wilderness of the Altantic Ocean with an expert Marine Biologist who will show you the best prespectives of the coastline and off the crowded attractions of Lisbon.
What's Included
  • Expert Marine Biologist as tour guide with trained crew
  • Lifejackets and comfortable seating onboard
  • Comprehensive Public Liability Insurance included
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Motion-sickness pills available if needed
What's Not Included
  • Comfortable clothes, jacket and shoes
  • Photography camera
  • Guarantee: SeaEO cannot be held responsible if you don’t see dolphins. Sighting success - around 95%
Additional Information

Embarking from Lisbon, our primary objective is to spot dolphins! We set off in a swift Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) towards the vast Atlantic Ocean. The thrill of the hunt for these majestic creatures begins as soon as we glide under the 25th of April bridge and leave the Tagus Estuary behind. As we depart, you’ll catch a glimpse of the splendid monuments peppering the Belem neighborhood before the cityscape gives way to the open sea. From our comfortable and secure 8.5m RIB, you’ll have a front-row seat to the breathtaking Atlantic coastline. Our method for locating marine life replicates scientific techniques and you will play a crucial role in aiding our discovery. Learn about the various species of cetaceans and sea birds from our onboard Marine Biologist. Over the course of 3 hours, you’ll be part of the exhilarating quest to find sea creatures like sunfish, sharks, jellyfish, whales, and even sea turtles, all in close proximity to Lisbon. We strive to bring you closer to these fascinating animals. Join us on this natural tourism odyssey guided by our seasoned expert. We have the capacity to conduct the tour on two vessels.

  • Customers will keep seated on comfortable Jockey seats, but will be able stand up in the boat to enjoy the wildlife encountered.
  • Big boats tend to make people seasick, that is why we work in a fast and safe RIB of 8,5m in which you will feel the ocean breeze.
  • If you still think you might get seasick, make sure you avoid having breakfast based on milk and iogurts. Eat properly and include bread and an apple which avoid getting seasick. (we also have pills if necessary).
  • Not suitable for babies under 5 years
  • Cancelamentos ou altrerações à reserva são permitidas até 24 horas antes da atividade
Location
SeaEO Tours - Sea & Estuary Odyssey
Avenida Brasília
Doca de Santo Amaro, GATE 3 Harbor under the big red bridge If you come from Lisboa, you will have to pass over or bellow the train tracks
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Climber02689593738
Aug 21, 2024
A must-do in Lisbon - This is my second time doing this tour. It is 100% worth it. We saw so many dolphins both times. They are also very respectful and do not chase the animals. We were actually late with booking, but I texted the team and they made the tour possible for us by getting us on a colleague's boat. Even if you don't see dolphins, being in a rib on the Atlantic ocean is amazing, especially if you enjoy waves.
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Faraway59089281845
Aug 21, 2024
Amazing Tour - We had a tour with Bart. It was incredibly beautiful. Bart and his colleague gave a lot of information. We saw a lot of dolphins and even a shark. The tour is worth every penny.
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Roving08437584316
Aug 21, 2024
It’s awesome! Dolphins right beside you! - It was awesome. The dolphins were right beside us and our driver was great and I felt super safe and also our marine biologist was super friendly and knowledgeable and got us to see 4 pods of dolphins! At the end we also got a mini tour from our boat about some of the waterfront statues and buildings. Would recommend
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Guide43749896906
Aug 16, 2024
All right, all right. - Very good. I saw killer whales and dolphins, the guide was lovely and the boat was fun! Hope to get the chance to come back hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. I I. I'hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
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Alice
Aug 16, 2024
Great experience! - Unforgettable experience! The two marine biologists who accompanied us were able to tell us in 3 different languages (Italian, French and English) the habits and characteristics of different species of dolphins. The warnings were many and cash in the 3h.
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Wander45176973869
Aug 14, 2024
Recommend this experience and if it was possible to put more than 5* I would put 20/5 - Great experience, we saw dolphins 😁 thank you for making my dream come true 🤩🤩 We are delighted with my spouse to have been able to do this activity, the guides were amazing 😊 and we recommend this experience.
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Patriciagu5324kw
Aug 14, 2024
Wonderful experience - We were my mother, my aunt and I was a wonderful experience we didn't expect to see so many dolphins, we saw two species of dolphins and a blue shark and various birds.
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Megan
Aug 14, 2024
Fantastic experience - Just the most incredible boat trip, we saw so many dolphins and learnt so much about their habits. I definitely recommend going.
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Loreleym854
Aug 12, 2024
Great crew, great trip, great dolphins - Me and my 7 yr old daughter went on the dolphin excursion beginning of August 24. We enjoyed the experience very much. The crew is super friendly and amazingly fluent in so many languages! They gave us very clear info about the wildlife we encountered, which was dolphins, birds and a big cloud of krill. We encountered the dolphins already 15 min into our trip. I was very happy to see how calm and respectful we approached the animals. It was really up to them if and how much time they wanted to spend with us. After that we went further out into the ocean,to see if we would get lucky with spotting whales. That didn't happen but the boat ride was amazing. The wind grew a bit stronger so we hit some bigger waves from time to time. It took my daughter a while to get used to the bumps and realize this was not too scary. I could tell the crew took an effort to pilot the boat with care accross the waves, and to make the trip as comfortable as possible. I have experienced much bumpier rides! On the way back to the harbor, we encountered another group of dolphins, what a bonus! and to top it off we had some time at the amazing river side monuments, you have such an amazing view from the waterside. A morning very well spent!
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Z3367pj_
Aug 11, 2024
True miracle - Amazing experience! The team is extremely professional. The tour started as it was planned at 9.30 sharp. It was really worth of getting up early on Sunday morning and going on the tour. Our group was blessed to see two kinds of dolphins during our sea trip and it was a true miracle. Thanks a lot to the team for doing a great job and lifting up the spirit and taking care of environment. It is really appreciated. Small note: do not forget to wear sunscreen and do not forget to put something warm on the top, it might get really chilly in the ocean. P.S. besides the dolphins there was a blue shark on our way, unfortunately, we did not manage to film it.
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