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Algarve Circle

Wild Dolphin Watching

Duration
2 hours
Group size
Up to 12 people
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

A 2-hour trip from Faro's Portas do Mar Pier departing at 8:30, with a sighting success rate we put at 95 percent.

Highlights

  • 95 percent dolphin sighting success rate, cited by us
  • Small-group trip from Portas do Mar Pier, Faro
  • Bottlenose, common and striped dolphins regularly seen
  • Departs at 8:30

What to expect

As a locally and family owned operator, we run this small-group trip from Portas do Mar Pier in Faro, into the Ria Formosa and the open Atlantic beyond it, departing at 8:30. We trade as Ecomarine Algarve Lda under RNAAT licence 341/2017.

We cite a 95 percent success rate for dolphin sightings on this trip, with bottlenose, common and striped dolphins regularly seen in the Faro area, and occasional seasonal sightings of orca, false orca and several whale species.

We also run a combined Dolphin Watching and Ria Formosa Islands trip, plus Ria Formosa island routes, sport fishing and private boat rental with skipper.

What’s included

  • Multilingual guide (English, French, Portuguese, Spanish)
  • Insurance

Meeting point

Portas do Mar Pier, 8000-250 Faro. Departs 8:30.

Frequently asked

How long does Wild Dolphin Watching last?

Wild Dolphin Watching lasts 2 hours.

How much does Wild Dolphin Watching cost?

Prices for Wild Dolphin Watching start from €50 per person, booked directly with Ecomarine Algarve with no commission.

Where is the meeting point for Wild Dolphin Watching?

The meeting point for Wild Dolphin Watching is: Portas do Mar Pier, 8000-250 Faro. Departs 8:30.

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