Dolphin Watching and Caves Cruise: A Scenic 2h Algarve Coast Tour
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1,034 Ratings
Albufeira
Embark on a scenic 2-hour dolphin watching and caves cruise along the stunning Algarve coast. Discover breathtaking landscapes, crystal clear waters, and the chance to spot dolphins.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Albufeira - A 2h tour along the Algarve coast, starting at Albufeira marina and traveling about 9 miles of coast, to the Carvoeiro beach. The tour includes a visit to the caves, rock formations, cetacean observation and a brief stop for a refreshing swim.
What's Included
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-hour nautical journey along the Algarve shore, navigating from Albufeira Marina to Carvoeiro beach, where you’ll be able to appreciate the beauty of the Algarve’s ocean vistas, onboard a secure and entertaining vessel crewed by seasoned professionals.

The coastal vista of Algarve is adorned with stunning landscapes, accommodating climates, and transparent turquoise waters, creating an astounding interplay of hues among the rough cliffs, hidden grottos, diverse wildlife, vibrant vegetation, and vast ocean.

Experience the thrill of exploring an assortment of sea caves, and possibly catch a glimpse of playful dolphins, making this marine escapade an indelible one!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dolphins are wild animals. X Ride can’t guarantee a 100% their observation
  • The opportunity to swim depends always on the sea conditions and safety/health of our costumers
Location
R. Marina de Albufeira 5B
Rua Marina de Albufeira
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Resort16833242075
May 20, 2024
Fantastic trip, with great humour, rapport and excellent information. - A very professional outfit from the beginning. Great guides, fantastic information, and above all...health & safety No.1
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Traveler59988593252
May 16, 2024
Great discovery - Great experience, we had the chance to see dolphins. The staff (Pedro, Miguel and the 2 Philips) have humor and listen to customers. Their explanations are clear in 3 languages (Portuguese, English and French). The landscape is wonderful. Service provider to recommend.
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Larawl358oh
May 16, 2024
Xride experience! - It was an incredible experience from the first minute to the last. An excellent crew, who ensured that we always understood everything that was said. Very fun and communicative. In the end, we managed to see dolphins, which was fantastic. A big thank you to Captain Varela, Vitor and Rui for the experience!
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Gergö
May 11, 2024
Excellent - Professionally arranged, fun and friendly staff! We also got to see 4-5 dolphins on the way home. Booked through our hotel and was picked up by car with a very nice driver
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Goplaces571582
May 11, 2024
Amazing Dolphin watching - Excellent tour, we seen the dolphins despite tour guide saying they don’t see them every day. We went on to see the caves along the coast. Great staff and very knowledgeable. Would deffo recommend
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Mmdevos87
May 10, 2024
Beautiful trip, enjoyed it so much. - An amazing experience. Enjoyed the beautiful caves with awe and admiration. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and that was magical, for both ourselves and our children. Captain Pedro clearly pays attention to the safety of everyone on board his boat, has a great sense of humor and is an example of showing respect for nature, taking others into account and enjoying the moment itself. The rest of the crew, Gustavo and Filip, were also great! Admiring the way they maneuver the boat safely through the caves was an art in itself. Highly recommended!
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400bertrandb
May 10, 2024
A must do if you go to the Algarve!!! - Simply splendid, dolphins very close to the boat, as well as magnificent caves and cliffs, and a very friendly team of guides!
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Maudtomas
May 9, 2024
Go for it without hesitation... - Superb excursion, there was wind and swell so it was not a calm cruise but lots of laughs. Great sensations on this little boat, speed, free seawater shower, the visit to the caves very nice even if quite touristy and to top it all off the visit of some shy dolphins…. The captain deserves to make a career in one-man shows! A true comic of incredible kindness... Manuel his sidekick as well. Boat in small groups, 20 people maximum, is pleasant. In short, a superb afternoon exploring the coast, caves and dolphins. A real breath of fresh air that I recommend with my eyes closed
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451editem
May 17, 2024
Cave and dolphin water tour - Very exciting and very friendly staff. We could stay longer to see the dolphins.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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Cityhopper_9
May 10, 2024
Avoid - awful experience. You do not feel sate. - Awful- very traumatising experience for our 10 year old daughter. My daughter got seasick and we were treated like an inconvenience- very aggressive crew who tell you nothing of safety - said we had to move to the back of the boat to sit/ lie on the floor with no life jackets and literally the back of the boat is open to the sea. This had my poor daughter hyperventilating from fear at the same time as vomiting. I had to hold on to her for dear life. I was scared too - this boat ride is not for the faint hearted. Really fast and rough. This should be clear when offered by hotels as an option. It may be fine for those in their 20s looking for a thrill. So many on board were sick. it didn’t help the sea sickness that on this particular trip they had to return to the marina with a passenger as they were panicking 5 mins into the journey.The speed was obviously picked up more to make up for the lost time of dropping back. At 44 years old, having travelled the world and taken part in many adventure sports this was by far the worst most traumatic tour I’ve done . And I echo the reviews regarding the misogyny from the captain and crew. The way I was spoken to was unacceptable. And no kindness at all to my daughter. Awful crew - awful experience . Avoid.
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