Caves & Dolphins Boat Tour
BySki Molhado Albufeira
A boat trip of up to two and a half hours along the Albufeira coastline in search of dolphins and sea caves, run by a watersports operator trading at Praia da Oura since 1990.
Highlights
- Up to 2.5 hours along the Albufeira coastline
- Sails past sea caves while looking for dolphins
- Operator states around a 95 percent chance of a dolphin sighting
- Run by a watersports operator trading at Praia da Oura since 1990
- 83 TripAdvisor reviews rated Excellent
What to expect
Ski Molhado has run its Caves & Dolphins boat tour from Praia da Oura in Albufeira since the business started trading in 1990, making it one of the longest-established watersports operators on this stretch of coast. The trip runs for up to two and a half hours and follows the Albufeira coastline, looking out for dolphins while passing through the area's sea caves.
The operator is upfront that dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed on any single trip, though it states the odds are around 95 percent based on its own experience on the water. Tickets are priced for adults and for children up to age 12, and the trip runs alongside Ski Molhado's wider watersports operation on the beach, including jet ski, parasailing and towable rides.
Ski Molhado holds tourism licence RNAAT 47/2010 and travel agency licence RNAVT 10771, and has built up 83 TripAdvisor reviews rated Excellent, with guests often naming individual skippers and guides on this particular trip for their friendliness on the water.
What’s included
- A skippered boat trip departing from Praia da Oura
Meeting point
Ski Molhado, Praia da Oura, Albufeira.
Frequently asked
Are dolphin sightings guaranteed?
No. Ski Molhado states that dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed on any trip, though it puts the odds at around 95 percent based on its own experience.
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