Top Faro Dolphin Watching

Join us on this adventure in search of dolphins in their natural habitat, you may be surprised by other amazing marine species. During the course you will be surprised with stunning and unique landscapes that only the Ria Formosa can provide you. Our team is committed to providing you with an unforgettable experience aboard our boat.

This is the only experience in the Eastern Algarve that has a full team of Marine Biologists not only guiding the trip, but collecting data for valuable scientific research. Our team has the highest sighting rate of cetaceans in the area, and the most species seen in Faro. The biologists have more trips and sightings than all the other local companies combined.

Embark on an unforgettable experience and explore the Atlantic Ocean in search of Cetaceans. Enjoy wonderful interactions with dolphins, such as Tursiops truncatus, Delphinus delphis, or even Orcas Orcinus orca and whales, as well as the rest of marine life. Watching cetaceans in Portugal is a regulated activity. So, know that all behaviors and rules are for the safety and well-being of animals and people aboard. Learn more about the Ria Formosa Natural Park, a saltwater estuary that functions as a maternity and natural habitat for a wide variety of species of fauna and flora, as we head out to the sea in search of the animals. The experience will be guided by me, Skipper Pudim. Local fisherman, from a family of Faro fishermen. With a whole life spent at sea and in Ria Formosa. Passionate about wildlife in general and Ria Formosa in particular. Create memories of a lifetime.

Get onto the water and keep your eyes peeled for dolphins on this small-group dolphin spotting cruise that leaves from Faro. Your captain knows the areas to find the dolphins, so sit back and relax as you cross the Rio Formosa and head to Cabo de Santa Maria in search of these beautiful animals. As your tour progresses, the scenery changes, so keep your cameras ready.

Spend a day out at sea searching for dolphins and visiting the islands of Ria Formosa Nature Reserve on this full-day excursion. Join a small group and board your vessel for your journey out into the Atlantic Ocean. Stop at Farol and Deserta islands to observe their landscapes and take in the sights before heading back to Faro via a different route.