Biologist guided dolphin watching safari
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Lagos, Portugal
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Optimize your chances of seeing dolphins off the Lagos coast on a wildlife-watching tour from Marina de Lagos. Gain insight into dolphin behavior from your experienced crew as you sail the open sea, and enjoy sweeping views of the coastline from the vantage point of your lightweight vessel. Choose a departure time to suit your schedule, and enjoy a group-friendly excursion away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland.
- Search for common and bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat
- Learn about marine life and behavior from on-board commentary
- Sail at a time that suits you with a choice of daily departures
- Absorb sweeping views of the Algarve coast from your RIB vessel
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Guided by professional Marine Biologists
- Exclusive pre-departure briefing before boarding
- Opportunity to observe wild dolphins and other marine wildlife
- Ethical wildlife observation following the official Code of Conduct
- Maximum 18 guests for more personal experience
- High-speed RIB designed for dolphin watching
- Learn about dolphin behaviour, marine ecology and conservation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Lagos Train Stationtrain station, Estr. de São Roque, 8600-318 Lagos, Portugal
15 minutes before departure in BlueFleet Office In Lagos Train Station
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not suitable for travelers with back problems
- Not suitable for pregnant travelers
- Not suitable for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not suitable for children under 4 years old
- Not suitable for participants with more than under 70 years old
- Not suitable for participants with back, neck or bone conditions (osteoporosis or fragile bone conditions)
- Not suitable for participants that are not physically able to participate safely
- Understand that sea conditions may occasionally be rough and that the ride can be physically demanding
- Accept that routes and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed due to safety and natural conditions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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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Featured review
Eveline_B
Superb organisation. Friendly, professional and flexible. We had a great time. The boat is small which is a plus because you have a better view. We even saw a baby dolphin
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STEVE_J, Sep 2026
Excellent staff, great boat ride, didn't get wet and out with experts at spotting the dolphins. Educational as well.
Saira_B, Aug 2026
We had a talk beforehand which explained the difference between the dolphins we might see and then we boarded our rib, which took us out to see. We had been told to look for bird life and sure enough, when we saw loots of seabirds flying n an area, we saw the dolphins. It was magical. We were out at sea for around an hour I think just watching dolphins. Our guide was able to tell us more about them and pointed out nursery pods, mating pairs and courting dolphins. She also answered questions asked knowledgeably. The journey out to see was exhilaratingly fast and the return journey was the same but bumpier due to slightly rougher seas. It was definitely a memorable experience which was value for money.
Joe_H, Aug 2026
We had a great guide who was very knowledgable about the marine life we saw. They were entertaining, too. The overall experience had easy logistics.
Wade_G, Aug 2026
Well organised and informative. Not overwhelmed with details and the observations we useful and welcomed. We lost count of how many dolphins we saw and we appreciated the Captain keeping his distance from the numerous other tour boats.
Georgina_C, Aug 2026
Fantastic experience. The RIB was fun in its own right and the views of the coastline beautiful. But the dolphins were just incredible. We saw a pod of about 40 hunting, socialising and even mating. Our guide was so knowledgeable and explained what we were seeing and why. They came right up to the boat and were playful. We even saw a family of three, with a juvenile, swimming in perfect unison. We took loads of videos but the real beauty was putting our phones down and just watching them in their natural habitat.
My husband has a bit of a bad back and the ocean was choppy due to the wind. They warned everyone that it might jolt backs, but they put us at the back of the boat where it was more comfortable and he was absolutely fine. They really looked after us.
We’d definitely do this again!
Sumita_S, Jul 2026
This was a wonderful experience! We all loved it (me, my husband, two daughters age 10 and 12). The boat goes fast and it was a little bumpy (just FYI, they say not to go if you have back pain or are pregnant), can be cool even in July! We found a bunch of dolphins including babies! So worth every minute.
Dharma_B, Jun 2026
Great tour with wonderful staff. We got close to a pod of dolphins and spent time watching them playing by our boat. So much fun.
Olga_T, May 2026
Everything was really good. I enjoyed a nice moment watching dolphins. Explanations were really clean and understandable. Thank u so much ☺️
Dahlia_T, May 2026
Really good explanations from the lady Isadora. She was friendly and knew a lot about the dolphins and their environnement.
Kristen_W, Mar 2026
One of the highlights of our trip! It didn’t feel rushed and the guides were very knowledgeable! Thanks again for a great experience ☺️
Eveline_B, Aug 2025
Superb organisation. Friendly, professional and flexible. We had a great time. The boat is small which is a plus because you have a better view. We even saw a baby dolphin
Evalynna_H, Aug 2025
Amazing dolphin experience! The guide was informative about what we would see and helped us locate the dolphins once we got to where we spotted them. I was a litte skeptical on if we would see any dolphins but we saw a lot! The ride out into the ocean was thrilling and fun too! This was so worth it!
Alicia_P, May 2025
Very interesting boat ride - we never been on a boat like this where you sit like you are riding a bike. The biologist on the boat was very helpful in identifying species. The sightings were amazing and the boats around even from different companies were very helpful to finding the dolphins. The boat ride was very fun and we saw quite a few dolphins! One even came to the side of our boat. The time goes by very fast when on the boat and excited at the dolphin spottings. Views from the front of the boat was best but you have a great view from all angles and seats overall.
Adrian_L, Aug 2024
It was great to have a fast ride on the RIB. The boat was very well handled, the crew were knowledgeable and the sighting of so many dolphins close up was amazing. Highly recommended.
Jill_P, Jun 2024
Fabulous trip! I don't know how they spotted the dolphins, but they did. Everything i hoped for.
Really friendly staff running the trip.
Anthony_N, Jun 2024
This was such a fun tour. There is something so special about seeing dolphins in their natural environment. Kit and John did a great job finding the dolphins. The conditions were perfect and the boat felt very safe. We are a family of 5 and we all loved this tour. Highly recommend!!!
Monique_G, Sep 2023
I definitely cried tears of happiness on this excursion. I couldn’t believe how close we were to the dolphins! Because of the small nature of the boat it felt like we were traveling right along with the pod. After a bit of a search, we hit gold, and got to watch more than 25 dolphins up close and personal. It was a magical experience and I highly recommend it. The boat was small but comparable and we always felt safe. It’s clear our team knew the waters and had a deep respect for the animals.
Amy_S, Aug 2023
A wonderful experience with very friendly staff! Found the dolphins within 20 mins and were able to follow them for about half an hour before heading back to the marina - highly recommend!
Christian_C, Oct 2022
We stayed in Lagos for 5 days. went on a cave/dolphin tour from Albufeira , and also this tour from Lagos. If seeing dolphins is your main goal, I would book a tour like this one! only dolphins! you get to enjoy the time with them in a more relaxed way with no hurry. Crew competent and easy going! 100% recommended
Fanny_L, Jul 2022
Nice but we didn’t like the beginning as it felt like we were hunting the dolphins. 3-4 boats, all going for the dolphin group.
Although, it’s very nice to see these creatures in their environments, the guides were great and the explanations we had were good. We had a nice moment. We also appreciate going to Ponta de Piedade on our way back.
It’s a “to do” thing, once :)
Simona_W, Jul 2022
Seeing the dolphins so up near, swimming with the boat and a lot of them as well. We had to help find them as well, was funny!
Tace_R, Jun 2022
Absolutely amazing time with Blue Fleet! The sea was calm, there were dozens of dolphins playing. The crew respected the dolphins and ensured their safety.
We also got to see a loggerhead turtle which was an unexpected bonus of the trip!
Would 100% recommend to anyone!
Charita_K, Sep 2021
We saw two groups of dolphins, both of them with baby dolphins. The guide tried to show us as much as possible, and held account with the dolphins at the same time.
Mustafa_E, Jul 2026
Fantastic experience, multiple groups of dolphins spotted just like whales. Great enthusiastic guide who tells everything you want to know. I would definitely do it!
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Francie_D, Jul 2026
With a small group, the boat captain Eric, and the biologist Ines, we went out onto the ocean. Ines shared a lot about the dolphins and also about other marine animals, not only during the tour but also beforehand during the briefing. Ines is very thoughtful in her handling and visiting of the dolphins, and she was also very open and friendly toward us. We liked everything about the tour: the size of the group, the wealth of information, and above all the time we had out there to be able to observe the dolphins in peace. By the way, they had a lot of fun with us, were curious, and came very close to the boat. That was a truly wonderful experience for us.
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Silvia_D, Jul 2026
It was an incredible experience. Very respectful of the dolphin groups we saw. Inés, who was our guide, was very friendly, always attentive to each and every one of us in the group, and demonstrating great knowledge and sensitivity for marine life. We saw several species, with large groups, even dolphins jumping in front. Unforgettable! Very comfortable boat and very good organization.
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Barbara_H, Jun 2026
We saw a lot of dolphins.
The instructions at the beginning were very interesting. The biologist was a well-informed woman.
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Gotz_V, May 2026
Great team, we always felt safe, and Bruno is an experienced captain. The sea was a bit rough. Those who get seasick should prepare for it. We were already on our way back and then saw dolphins. It is wonderful to experience nature, so let us preserve it.
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H_K, May 2026
Seas can be rough, staff are involved with both passengers and dolphins. Questions are answered professionally.
Super experience
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Eva_P, Aug 2025
Brutal! You see lots of dolphins swimming next door! Impress yourself, super cool and the captain and biologist super nice!
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