Dolphin Watching Excursion in Arrábida Nature Park, near Lisbon

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4 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 2 years-old and up
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From Sesimbra, head out to sea for 2 to 4 hours and try to spot dolphins in the Arrábida Nature Park, south of Lisbon!

Just a 50-minute drive from the Portuguese capital, Sesimbra is the starting point for many sea outings, including this superb excursion to see dolphins in the Arrábida Natural Park and its Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park. This unspoilt coastal area is renowned not only for its magnificent scenery but also for the encounters it offers with the local wildlife (dolphins, whales, sharks, swordfish, etc.). It is the ideal place to take a boat tour near Lisbon and discover the marine animals that inhabit the Atlantic coast!

This dolphin-watching excursion from Sesimbra offers families and friends a 2 to 4-hour boat tour along the coast of Arrábida Natural Park. You will set off on a search for cetaceans lasting an average of 2 hours, before enjoying a dolphin-watching session in their natural habitat. Watching them leap out of the water and play is sure to put a smile on your face! Finally, if you still have time and the weather conditions are good, the team will take you to the edge of Baleeira Beach or Ribeira do Cavalo Beach so you can take a dip in the water before returning to Sesimbra.

With more than a 95% chance of spotting dolphins in Arrábida Nature Park, don't miss out on this opportunity to see dolphins near Lisbon! Your guide will be delighted to share his knowledge of cetaceans and the natural park with you throughout the tour, as well as answer any questions you may have about them.

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Practical information

A dolphin-watching excursion in the Arrábida Natural Park, departing from Sesimbra: you will set off on a 2 to 4-hour excursion (duration varies according to the time taken to find the dolphins), with the option of a swim stop at the end if you wish and the weather permits.

Course of events

Please allow up to 4 hours for the excursion if the dolphins are not found quickly.

  • Welcome at Sesimbra marina 10 minutes before departure
  • Boarding the boat
  • Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
  • Departure for a 2 to 4-hour excursion (average of 3 hours) in search of dolphins, with the possibility of a swimming break at the end if there is still time
  • Return to the marina, disembarkation and end of the activity
Activity requirements

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time.

A minimum of 6 participants is required to run this activity.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people and disabled people.

As dolphins are wild and unpredictable, you may not be able to meet them during the activity, but you should know that you still have more than a 95% chance of seeing one.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Meeting point:
Ludyesfera Tours - Dolphin whatching, Av. dos Náufragos, 2970-263 Sesimbra, Portugal
Spoken languages:Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
Included
  • Skipper
  • Guide
  • Life jacket
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack

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