Dolphin Cruise and Cave Exploration: Guaranteed Wildlife Sightings from Albufeira Marina

Embark on a thrilling Dolphin Cruise and Cave Exploration from Albufeira Marina. Guaranteed wildlife sightings and a chance to explore stunning coastal caves. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • R. Marina de Albufeira 3B - An activity lasting two hours and thirty minutes that combines two unforgettable experiences along the west part of the coast of the Algarve, the observation of cetaceans (dolphins) and visiting the most stunning caves and other rock formations in the region.
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What's Included
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Expert guidance from a professional guide
  • Live on-board commentary to enrich your experience
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

This activity, commencing from Marina Albufeira, is an engaging two and a half hour experience which will allow you to witness these astonishing creatures in their natural surroundings, just a few miles off the coast. Post spending some time with the dolphins, we will take you on a tour of the coastline, showcasing some of our remarkable caves.
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Location
R. Marina de Albufeira 3A
Rua Marina de Albufeira
Please meet us at Várzea da Orada, CP 707-H, 8200-394, Albufeira. The check-in is 30 minutes before departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Don_g
Jun 1, 2025
Fantastic and well organized tour - What a wonderful experience, wonderful boat, very comfortable and very clean. Entire staff was very informative and answered any questions. Enjoyable music on board while traveling out/back to see the dolphins.
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Ian_w
May 13, 2025
Great experience - Really enjoyed the whole experience, the only thing I would do different would be to take a rain jacket as it does get quite cold, especially after the sea spray.
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Rob_a
Dec 26, 2024
Great experience - Friendly staff , coffee at the end of tour really good experience great sights of the caves and coastline
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Connector45511061360
Nov 19, 2024
A lot of fun! - The tour was wonderful! The staff were friendly and kind from the moment we checked in to the boat ride itself. This is not a tour for getting a lot of information but rather a little bit of information, a lot of good humor, and amazing and beautiful sights. We saw dolphins, went inside 2 caves including Benagil, and saw the beautiful rock formations. Definitely worth it!
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Sam
Nov 13, 2024
Amazing experience! - Impressive to see the dolphins in their natural habitat. Also, visiting the caves and Algarve coastline is definitely worth the ride. Totally recommend.
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Dianacy3074lz
Oct 22, 2024
The Adventure - An incredible family adventure. The team was super attentive to my father who has reduced mobility, both in the marina and on the boat. Fantastic experience, with the observation of various dolphins and caves.
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Richard
Jun 5, 2025
Recommended if you have a spirit of adventure and are not a nervous passenger. - We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and have no complaints. A few points of information if you are thinking of going on this excursion. There are two options: going by RiB or by catamaran. We chose the catamaran. If you think this will give you a smooth and dry ride, think again. It’s a fast boat that crashes across the waves rather than cuts through them, so it’s a bumpy ride, sometimes bone jarringly so. They make it clear that this trip is not suitable for those who are pregnant or have back issues; that is why. They also include the elderly which I suppose we are but we still enjoyed it. You also do get wet, even drenched at times. All part of the fun as far as we were concerned. You are advised to bring a waterproof but we had not brought ours with us. I wonder if the company has thought of selling cheap ponchos or even hiring out reusable ones. My only minor niggle is the loud music that was sometimes played and we did not enjoy, just our personal taste but we appreciate that this is an excursion for all ages. I feel that some of the negative reviews I have read are a little unfair. No company can guarantee that you will see dolphins in the wild - you do have the opportunity to of buying a money back guarantee if it is essential for you to see them. The sea is also to an extent unpredictable and will be more choppy out to sea than close to the beach. The boat will pitch and roll when stationary as you see dolphins, so if you’re prone to sea sickness, this is not the trip for you. It is announced at the beginning of the trip that there are lifejackets and there are plenty of lockers on the vessel with signs indicating that lifejackets are stored in them. I think it is reasonable to expect the captain to have the necessary experience to know when to tell passengers to don them. He seemed to me very skilled in manoeuvring his vessel in close proximity to others and the rocks. We found everyone at the Algar Experience friendly and polite and thank them for an enjoyable afternoon.
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Meredith_t
Apr 2, 2025
Fun & chilly water outing - This tour takes you to see the amazing coastline of Albulfiera. Take a wrap one/or jacket as the temperature on the open-air boat will drop as the tour progresses. The driver was amazing at maneuvering the boat. The size of the boat prevented the craft from entering the caves very deeply, but the views were still spectacular. The guide could have used a microphone or some type of system to talk to passengers. We were seated near the back of the boat and never heard any of his commentary. He did come to our area several times and personally explain, however, he was difficult to understand Sadly we weren’t able to see dolphins on our trip out.
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Franklr5906dh
Apr 26, 2025
It was all right. - The drive along the cliffs and caves was impressive. We didn't get to see the promised dolphins. However, they did not try much and if it is not guaranteed I would not promise anything.
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Katie_o
Oct 20, 2024
Avoid - Terrifying expierence, every person on that boat was terrified, throwing up and literally scared. They took us out to sea on the boat in the worst conditions. Elderly people and young children terrified. One possitive we seen dolphins but not the cave as the conditions were that bad, which was a god send as everybody just wanted to get of the boat on one piece. Never again
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).