The 4 Best Lisbon Dolphin Watching Tours

1.Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,019 reviews · from $38Our pick

Sail from Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste along the Tagus and out to the Atlantic for a 2.5-hour dolphin search. Guides such as Anna, Barbara, and Telma have been praised for friendly commentary on Lisbon’s sights. Expect wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks, but bring snacks and warm layers.

“Nice cruise with a very friendly guide. Boat was a bit small due to the lack of participants and not very comfortable. It was a nice overall experience to discover the surroundings of Lisbon on the water.”

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2.Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,853 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Set out from Doca de Santo Amaro with SeaEO Tours on a fast RIB boat and a marine biologist such as Bart, Sid, Sara, or Cidonio. Spend up to three hours looking for dolphins, seabirds, sunfish, and other marine life, then return past Bugio Lighthouse, Belém Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries.

“Amazing trip. Sid was fantastic and we saw loads of bottlenose dolphins as well as the rarer harbour porpoises. Great afternoon and so worth the money”

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3.Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 867 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Set out from Doca de Santo Amaro with a marine biologist and skilled skipper to look for wild dolphins, whales, seabirds, and sunfish. You may hear guides such as Mariana, Vanessa, or Maria explain marine life and research as you travel from the Tagus to the open sea, then return past Lisbon landmarks.

“Great trip, we saw loads of dolphins at different points. The guide and skipper were friendly, informative and made us feel welcome. Mariana and Sebastio were great!”

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4.Dolphin Watching with a Marine Biologist – Ocean Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 812 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62Top rated

Set out from Doca de Santo Amaro beneath the 25th of April Bridge in an 8.5-meter RIB. A marine biologist, with guides such as Sid, Sarah, or Bart, explains dolphin behavior and points out Belem Tower, the Discoveries Monument, seabirds, and other sea life. Expect jockey seats, ocean spray, wind, and a real wildlife search.

“It was much chillier than I expected, but otherwise completely magical. We saw a common dolphin mama and her baby!”

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