Algarve Dolphin Watching & Marine Life Eco Tour

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Faro, Portugal

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Spot local wildlife on this eco-cruise off the coast of the Faro for a unique perspective of the Algarve. Climb aboard your RIB boat with a small group and cruise along the rugged coastline and through the Ria Formosa Natural Park, listening to commentary from your nature guide. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, fish, and birds.

Learn about the area’s wildlife from your nature guide
See the famous lighthouse and typical Algarvian houses
Guests usually see common and bottlenose dolphins
A small group means more attention from your skipper

What's Included

2.5 Hour Dolphin Watching & Marine Life Eco Tour
Life Vests
Local Guide
Live commentary on board

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Tips (Optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Formosamar - Boat Tours Passeios na Ria Formosa
Boat Tours - Formosamar Edifício Ginásio Clube Naval Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-541 Faro, Portugal
The meeting point for your tour or activity is at the office of the local partner at the shop "Boat Tours Store" - ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro) Please be at the meeting point to check-in 10-minutes before the departure time of the tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Formosamar - Boat Tours Passeios na Ria Formosa

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ginásio Clube Naval

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ria Formosa Natural Park (Pass By)

Ilha Do Farol (Pass By)

Muralhas de Faro (Pass By)

Portas do Mar (Pass By)

Marina de Faro (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Dye to safety reasons children under 5 years old can not participate
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 23 reviews

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Great trip

Elena_S, Jun 2021

Although we did not see any dolphins (sometimes its just not in our hands) it was a great trip. The guides were excellent, it was a lot of fun and in the end we did see a turtle and a whale. I can recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Hi Elena, Many thanks for taking your time and sharing your experience in Trip Advisor. We are very happy to know that you had such a great time with us and enjoyed the trip and really glad to hear your nice words about our guides which make us very proud of our team. It´s also good to know that you find our tour recommendable. It was a pleasure having you on board and we hope to see you visit us again. Once again many thanks for your preference and on behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our regards.

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