Dolphin Watching and Benagil Caves Guided Boat Tour
Overview
An excellent service within the maritime tourism sector, we are a small family business of people passionate about the sea.
During 3h, our main objective is to give you 'the best day of your holiday'
Learn about the marine species sighted, from a biologist and multilingual guide.
Venture out into open sea and keep eyes peeled searching for cetaceans.
Experience an unforgettable
moment as dolphins may play and swim around the boat.
Travel into the heart of Benagil Cave and many other stunning rock formations.
Enjoy swimming in the blue sea and crystalline water at a tranquil bay.
We are licensed (AOC/27/2023) and trained for a responsible Cetaceans observation activity. We follow local legislation & code of conduct to ensure that our activity has the least possible impact, preserving the well-being of dolphins and the integrity of the ecosystem. Wild dolphin can't be summoned or controlled in nature, but we have 98% success rate in sightings.
Pet Friendly - Our mascot comes on board on most tours. If you have any objections, or want to bring a pet, please contact us.
What's Included
- Bottled water
Meeting Location
4FRM+W4
8400 Parchal, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This tour combines 2 unforgettable experiences in 1: Looking for dolphins in their natural habitat and seeing the famous Benagil Cave and other rock formations along the Algarve Coast from Parchal, Lagoa to Benagil.
The tour lasts up to 3 hours and the itinerary may vary depending on the location of the dolphins. Count on a family-friendly, good-humored and experienced team who will share their passion, information and interesting facts about the marine species and rock formations observed.
The most commonly sighted cetacean species are the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Although this tour depends on Nature, it is a team effort with other companies equally accredited by the ICNF (Institute for Nature and Forest Conservation), thus maximizing the possibilities of sightings.
We also saw several seabirds such as the Gannet (Morus bassanus), Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), among others.
During the summer months, and if the sea and weather conditions are favorable, we stop in a bay for those who want to swim in the calm and crystal clear waters.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for children under 2 years old
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-276200P1
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