The 15 Best Dolphin Watching Tours in Portugal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10,710 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $40Our pick

Benagil Sea Cave cruise plus dolphin watching from Albufeira with a marine biologist, and a swim stop when conditions allow.

“The activity was very well planned and the guide was very informative, we enjoyed the views and caves and the amazing coastline, the main attraction for everyone is the dolphins but they are not guarenteed sightings however everyone works together in order confirm sightings, this should be experienced and is value for money”

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From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

2.Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,204 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Funchal eco catamaran dolphin and whale watching with hybrid-electric quiet sailing, land spotters, and 360° views along Madeira’s south coast.

“Lovely crew on boat. Delighted to see pod of pilot whales …a real treat. Thank you team. Be warned, it’s gets ve dry chilly out there, on way out to observation area. Bring layers!”

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Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

3.Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,316 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $40

A fast speedboat from Albufeira to Benagil Caves, with a short swim stop and real-time dolphin searching on the Algarve coast.

“Anna our guide and Ruben our skipper were absolutely fantastic. The sea conditions were slightly choppy and Ruben was in complete control the whole time as a regular sea user, conditions were thrilling. We had to travel a bit to see the dolphins and only then a mother and calf but it is always worth a bit of extra travel to see these creatures in their natural environment even if it’s only briefly. The caves and coastline on the way back was stunning, once again Ruben showcased his boat handling skills to get us into the Benagil cave. Anna was very informative with the information about the coastline and highlighting…”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

4.Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,697 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

3 hours off Madeira from Funchal in a stable catamaran, searching for dolphins, whales, turtles, plus Cabo Girão swim time.

“We were lucky to see both dolphins and whales. Staff were great! ,they interacted with everyone, pleasant, friendly and very informative about the sea life.”

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Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

5.Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,658 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $34Best value

Dolphin search plus Benagil Sea Cave cruise from Albufeira, with a possible swim stop and coastal views in about 2.5 hours.

“the team on board were amazing so friendly and funny spoke multi languages we didnt manage to see dolphins but the caves were breathtaking”

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Dolphins Search and Benagil Caves from Albufeira

6.Dolphins Search and Benagil Caves from Albufeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,814 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36.28Top rated

Dolphin search plus Benagil Caves from Albufeira on a small 18-person boat, with commentary, optional swimming, and flexible timing for conditions.

“Really enjoyable trip. Our guide had a great sense of humour and entertained us on the trip. We were amazed to see dolphins. The caves are very impressive. The boat trip itself was fun and exciting!”

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Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise

7.Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,226 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

Albufeira dolphin chase by RIB, a marine biologist on board, Benagil cave access when possible, plus a sea swim in Algarve waters.

“excellent trip and our guide Tomàs was brilliant. very knowledgeable and friendly. we managed to see loads of dolphins too. would highly recommend!”

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From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

8.Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,109 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Ponta Delgada whale watching in the Azores with a marine biologist, catamaran or Zodiac options, and a second trip if no sightings.

“It was an amazing experience! Thank you so much for being a part of this 🫶🏼”

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Portimão: Benagil Caves & Dolphins Watching with Biologist

9.Benagil Caves & Dolphins Watching with Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,795 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

2.5-hour Portimão cruise with a marine biologist, dolphins in the Atlantic, and a fast visit to Benagil caves, plus possible swim time.

“When captain saw birds circling he went there even though we weren’t supposed to go to see the dolphins until later. We had a great view of dolphins playing. He stayed until the dolphins left. The caves were amazing. The explanation of what we were seeing and of the dolphins we saw was interesting. Thanks for a great tour!!”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

10.Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

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

2.5-hour Tagus-to-Atlantic dolphin cruise from Lisbon with landmark views and open bar. Dolphins are wild, ride is great value.

“everything was well organised. the meeting point and the whole experience in general. the beer and sangria was EXCELLENT!! The staff were friendly and professional (max 2 people outside at the front of the boat for example) would have been great to see dolphins but again we know they are wild animals so there is no guarantee. we appreciate the effort that the crew made to try and find them for us. overall, it's an activity that we would do again.”

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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

11.Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,684 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

3-hour luxury catamaran cruise from Funchal with dolphin and whale spotting, plus a swim and snorkel stop at Cabo Girão.

“Here is the revised version without the part about needing anything: ⸻ My mother and I had an absolutely amazing catamaran trip in Madeira! The skipper was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience unforgettable. He even sang along to the music, which created such a fun and relaxed atmosphere on board. His positive energy really set the tone for the entire trip. The combination of beautiful views, great music, and his fantastic mood made this one of the highlights of our stay in Madeira. It was such a special experience for both of us, and we truly enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended – we would definitely do it again!”

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All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

12.All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,573 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

3-hour luxury catamaran from Funchal with open bar, Cabo Girão cliff swim, and real chances to spot dolphins, whales, turtles.

“Tour was fantastic. Crew was very kind and told a lot of interesting facts about dolphins and whales. We had a lot of snacks and drinks. It was right decision to pay more. It was a definitely VIP tour. Thank you so much!”

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Lagos: Combo Dolphin and Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist

13.Combo Dolphin and Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,352 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $63

Speedboat dolphin search with marine biologist plus Benagil Cave, from Marina de Lagos. 2.5 hours of Algarve coast and sea caves.

“Excellent guides , very nice tour, exploring the caves and being lucky stop for about 30 Minutes to see quite a few dolphins”

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Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

14.Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,957 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42.33

Eco-friendly catamaran whale watching from Funchal with land spotters, hybrid-electric quiet cruising, and scenic passes like Cabo Girão.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and shared information about both pilot whales and dolphins. We were fortunate enough to see a family of whales as well as several dolphins.”

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Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist

15.Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist

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

Lisbon dolphin watching with a marine biologist on a fast RIB speedboat. Scan Atlantic waters, enjoy Belém sights, respectful wildlife.

“Fantastic day out at sea!! Saw 30+ dolphins. It took some time to find them, but when we did, they were literally so close! Swimming under our boat, jumping, very playful. We were a group of 9 and all of us agreed it was our favorite part from our week in Portugal. Thank you!!”

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