Faro Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour: Combining Scientific Research with Local Fauna Exploration

The primary objective is to bridge science and tourism by offering wildlife watching boat tours, simultaneously gathering data for scientific research. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the local fauna and discover the methods used to study these animals.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • R. da Comunidade Lusíada 4b - Embark on an Atlantic adventure with Marine Biologists to observe marine wildlife and gain insights into dolphins in their natural environment. Encounter various species of cetaceans, birds, and other marine creatures in an exhilarating Algarve experience!
    Setting sail from Faro, enjoy the scenic views of Ria Formosa…
What's Included
  • Lifejackets provided for safety
  • Guided tours led by marine biologists
Location
Ginásio Clube Naval
Estrada do Passeio Ribeirinho
At Faro harbour look out for Santa Maria Petisca Ria until you reach the flags. Over there look for the (middle) store with Ocean Vibes logo (you should notice some dolphins on the outside).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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267kayleyr
Apr 4, 2026
Brilliant trip - A brilliant trip. Enjoyed the ride and of course lucky to see striped dolphin showing off
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Marl_nh2026
Apr 3, 2026
Beautiful - Wonderful experience, you definitely didn't disturb the animals, the descriptions by the marine biologist make the whole thing even more interesting, just a trip with a small boat is incredibly fun (in case you shouldn't discover animals, which is rarely like that). We have seen numerous defline, 3 moonfish and a wide variety of birds.
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Wildeurope
Mar 9, 2026
Common dolphin festa - This was my second trip of the week, on my own this time. As usual the crew were great, this time Diogo, Anna and Susanna. Susanna is great at going into depth about the ecology and also the threats to marine life. This time the sea was alive with Common Dolphin, with a bief chance to observe the more stately, calmer, larger bottlenose dolphins at the end. I would always recommend this organisation for dolphin watching, because you can be sure they are doing it with the welfare of wildlife at heart.
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Navigator16597911309
Mar 8, 2026
Fantastic Ocean Adventure - My sister and I had such a fantastic time with Ocean Vibes, Faro! Our crew were both lovely and very knowledgeable about everything marine! We got super lucky with our day, clear skies and bright sunshine with minimal wind! We saw Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Ganets, Puffins - and a few more seabirds! If you love wildlife and love to learn, I’d recommend Ocean Vibes!
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D7207imclairek
Feb 27, 2026
A wonderful experience - Initially the weather wasn’t playing ball: what was meant to be sunny, was in fact fog! As it started to lift we went out to sea, but visibility was too poor to spot anything. We were kindly given the option to return that afternoon. This turned out to be a brilliant experience going out with knowledgeable marine biologists who were really happy to answer questions and did their utmost to find the dolphins. We saw multiple pods of bottlenose dolphins and even an elusive harbour porpoise - much to the delight of the biologists! We also saw an osprey. The boat ride was a lot of fun too (take waterproofs!). Thoroughly recommend this company and this trip.
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Ana_n
Feb 24, 2026
Just amazing!! - Miguel and Diego were incredible!! We had the best experience ever. They went above and beyond our expectations to make sure we had an unforgettable experience. Due to the weather conditions in the morning, we were offered to come back in the afternoon to do the Sunset Dolphin Watching for no extra cost! My family and I could not have asked for a better opportunity to see the dolphins putting on an amazing show whilst experiencing the beautiful sunset in the background!! Miguel and Diego were so accommodating especially with my children, they even saved them seats at the front of the boat! Muito obrigada Miguel and Diego, we will be back :-)
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Neelkev2026
Feb 22, 2026
Fun and informative trip - It was an informative and special trip. The guides spoke good English and told animatedly about the animals. There was room for stories and questions both beforehand and along the way. A little early in the season for many different animals. Lovely weather to be on the road.
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417lisanned
Feb 22, 2026
Amazing Atalantic adventure - We had an amazing time on the Atlantic Ocean trying to look for cetaceans. The skippers/marine biologists were very kind & knowledgeable and we loved how this tour didn’t feel commercial but aimed at the wellbeing of the wildlife. We saw northern gannets, common dolphins and bottlenose dolphins. Such a surreal experience. Would highly recommend!
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G2549ekcarmenb
Feb 18, 2026
very nice tour - Very nice tour, we saw dolphins and a sea turtle. The guides explained a lot and were very friendly. Recommendation :)
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Navigate748546
Mar 18, 2026
Sea trip of discovery of the dolphins interesting. - Excursion worthy of interest. Both escorts were pleasant and competent. This sea trip is recommended for those who love nature and are aware that mammals are not available to humans who wish to observe them.
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From $65
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).