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Dolphins · Vilamoura Marina

Dolphin watching from Vilamoura Marina

Head out on a fast RIB boat from Vilamoura Marina to search for wild dolphins along the Algarve coast. About 2 hours 30, 20 minutes from Albufeira, with easy parking at the marina.

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours✓ Pay a 25% deposit today⏱ About 2 h 30💬 English, Portuguese, Spanish👥 Up to 12 guests

About this activity

About 2 h 30On the water
Fast RIBReaches the dolphins quickly
Up to 12 guestsSmall group
Easy parkingAt Vilamoura Marina
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before for a full refund
25% depositRest paid on the day

Highlights

  • Fast RIB boats to reach the dolphins sooner
  • Small group of up to 12
  • Expert skipper who knows where to look
  • 20 minutes from Albufeira

Full description

Vilamoura is a great base for dolphin watching, with open water and feeding grounds a short ride from the marina. The fast RIB gets you there quickly, and the skipper follows the dolphins at a respectful distance so you can watch them swim and jump around the boat.

Included

  • RIB trip of about 2 h 30
  • Skipper and guide
  • Life jackets

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Transport to Vilamoura

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back or neck problems
  • People with reduced mobility
  • Babies on fast boats unless the operator agrees

Meeting point

Vilamoura Marina, 20 minutes from Albufeira. We send the exact meeting point with your confirmation.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear and a towel
  • Sun cream and a hat
  • Sunglasses with a strap
  • A light jacket for the morning or evening

Not allowed

  • Outside alcohol
  • Glass bottles
  • Large bags

Know before you go

  • Arrive 20 minutes before departure
  • RIB trips can be bumpy in choppy seas
  • Dolphins are wild animals, so sightings are very likely but cannot be guaranteed
  • Trips depend on sea and weather. If the operator cancels, you get a new date or a full refund

Questions

How much does it cost?

€40 per adult, €30 per child aged 2 to 10. Babies under 2 go free on an adult’s lap.

How long is the trip?

About 2 hours 30 minutes.

Will we see dolphins?

Dolphins are seen on most trips, but they are wild animals so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

What if the weather is bad?

If the operator cancels because of sea conditions, we offer a new date or a full refund of your deposit.

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