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Dolphin watching in Setúbal

A boat trip offering close observation of resident anthracite gray bottlenose and fast common dolphins in Sado estuary

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

On this outing from the Sado River estuary you will observe a unique community of bottlenose dolphins that have permanent residence in the area. These dolphins are larger than common dolphins and have a darker, anthracite-grey hue. You will also see common dolphins, which are smaller and extremely fast. Along the way you may learn to recognise the differences in size, colour and behaviour between the two species.

The boat used for the trip is fast, which helps when tracking dolphins that travel many nautical miles in a short time. Because of its design, it also allows for very close observation, so you can take excellent photos and videos to share with family and friends. Our success rate in finding these friendly mammals is around 100%, but dolphins are wild and unpredictable. We will locate them in different places on each trip, which makes every outing a unique and unrepeatable experience.

Why Visit

  • Bottlenose dolphin community permanently resident in the Sado River estuary
  • Anthracite-gray bottlenose dolphins and smaller, extremely fast common dolphins
  • High-speed boat with near 100% success rate locating wild dolphins
  • Close-approach boat design for outstanding photo and video opportunities
  • Dolphin locations changing on each trip, creating unique unrepeatable sightings

What's included

  • Dolphin search and observation

Accessibility

  • Service animals welcome
  • Public transit links nearby
  • Infants must sit on an adult's lap

Tour available in your selected language

Portuguese
English
French
Spanish

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Location

Departure point

Longitude - Escola Náutica de Recreio, Setúbal, 2900-572
Go to Rua Praia da Saúde nº 11-A, but the entrance is on the opposite side of the building, that is, through the door facing the river. Coordinates 38° 31.239' N | 008° 53.807' W.

End point

Longitude - Escola Náutica de Recreio, Setúbal, 2900-572

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