Excursions & day trips

Boat tour dolphin quest in Vilamoura

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$47.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll cruise along the beautiful Algarve coastline in search of wild dolphins
There's a high chance of spotting these intelligent marine mammals in their natural habitat
You'll learn fascinating facts about dolphin behavior and biology from knowledgeable guides
The tour offers stunning views of Portugal's picturesque southern coastline

What to expect

Embark on an exhilarating boat journey along the Algarvian coast in search of dolphins. This family-friendly escapade offers you the best opportunity to spot these playful marine creatures, with the assistance of a seasoned crew.

The fully qualified team will aid in your quest, impart expert knowledge about the fascinating sea life inhabiting the Algarvian waters. Your excursion comes with the endorsement from a non-profit organization dedicated to marine mammals, as a whale and dolphin-conscious tour. For every adult ticket purchased, a contribution of 50 cents is made to this organization.

The catamaran is suitable for all ages and accommodates pushchairs. Facilities include restrooms and a refreshment area.

What's included

Guided tour
Cruise
Water
WiFi
Multilingual guide
Wildlife watching cruise

What's not included

Additional food and drinks

Where

Ocean Quest, Vilamoura, Portugal

Meeting point:

Please check in 30 minutes before departure time at shop 29 (behind Destiny Clothes Shop and O’Neills Bar) or at kiosk 14 (at the end of the marina, by the Domes Lake Resort Hotel). The check in closes 10 minutes before departure time. If you fail to check in on time, the local operator has the right to refuse boarding and no refund or rebooking will be made.

What to remember

Not allowed:

Drinks on board, excluding drinks and food for babies (but you may bring your own snacks on board)

Know in advance:

The guides are multilingual
Please note, entering the caves can not be guaranteed, this is conditioned to the sea conditions and notifications from the authorities (the local captaincy and maritime police), safety always is the main priority. The local operator can not guarantee entrance to the Benagil Cave, as occasionally the authorities condition the access
Please provide your contact details upon booking, so the local operator can contact you in case of alterations due to sea conditions
If you or someone in your party is pregnant, please inform the local operator, local operator's contacts can be found in the voucher after booking
Children under 3 years old can attend for free
There is no guarantee to finding dolphins or any other marine life, as they are wild animals
If the time and weather permits, there will be a stop for swimming, this is a Captain's decision
If the tour is cancelled due to sea conditions or unforeseen circumstances, an alternative date and time will be offered. If this is not suitable, a full refund will be made
The local operator does not hold any responsibility for your personal belongings or electronic equipment whilst aboard one of our vessels
The local operator has the right to refuse boarding to people under the influence of too much alcohol and to stop serving alcohol on board if the safety of the client(s) is at risk, no refund will be given

Remember to bring:

Sunscreen, towel, hat, light jacket (even on warm days) and your camera

Provider

Ocean Quest

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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