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Dolphin Watching Tour by Catamaran from Lisbon

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(459)

  • Duration

    6 Hours

  • Activity Level

    EASY

  • Language

    English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Description

Meet your guide in a meeting point in Lisbon, then heading south to Setúbal, where you will board a modern catamaran in the Sado Estuary. Here, discover one of the 10 most beautiful bays in the world, exploring the natural park and a region. 

Watch bottle-nose dolphins frolic in the ocean and keep an eye out for other sea life as you cruise past the Arrábida natural reserve on this sightseeing tour. Also, discover the natural park and learn about its history and culture.

Itinerary
  • Marques de Pombal, Meeting Place

    You start by being picked-up for your tour at the designated meeting point in Lisbon. This tour begins as you head south from Lisbon to Setúbal, a region best known for its fish culture and the natural reserve.

  • Setúbal

    In Setúbal you will board a modern catamaran, for a relaxing and enjoyable cruise on the Sado Estuary, where you’ll learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins and hopefully be able to observe some wild dolphins in their natural environment.

  • Sado Estuary

    Here you will board a modern catamaran, for a relaxing and enjoyable cruise on the Sado Estuary, where you’ll learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins and hopefully be able to observe some wild dolphins in their natural environment. The cruise takes between 2 1/2 to 3 hours, but may take longer.
    The duration may change due to weather conditions or the dolphins being more "shy"...
    Note: for wildlife preservation and respecting the dolphins habitat, we will be a maximum of 30 minutes near the dolphins with the ship.
    See the natural reserve of Arrábida, take in the stunning views, and learn about the area’s history.

  • Saint Filipe Castle

    From the ocean, and before returning to the old city centre of Setúbal you’ll see a few of the region’s historic monuments and sites like the Arrábida Convent and the Saint Filipe Fort.
    Before returning to Lisbon, you’ll stop at a few sights in the Arrabida Mountain range, from where you can marvel at the natural reserve and get a “land view” of this region.

  • Back to Lisbon

    Lastly we will head back to Lisbon for you to be dropped -off at the same location as your pick-up.

What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop off, meeting point in Lisbon; 
  • Catamaran cruise fees & tickets with dolphin watching;
  • Transportation by air-conditioned car/van; 
  • Professional guide for your group; 
  • Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.
What's Excluded
  • Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the program
What do I need to bring?
  • You must bring: comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and warm clothing. Even in summer bring a pullover or jacket.
Know before you go
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
Please Note

  • The tour might be cancelled if unsafe/severe weather conditions occur
  • Dolphin watching has a very high probability (95%), however it is not guaranteed they will be seen, as they are wild animals, not trained
  • Note: we will be a maximum of 30 minutes close to the dolphins, as they are protected by law.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps



Meeting Point

8 Praça Marquês de Pombal, 1269-133 Lisboa, PT

Language

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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Cancellation Policy
  • For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

    Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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USD 99 / Person
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