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Marine Biologist Tour: Eastern Algarve Cetaceans
5.0
25 Ratings
Faro
Join marine biologists for sunset dolphin watching in Eastern Algarve. Experience top cetacean sightings and contribute to scientific research.
Join marine biologists for sunset dolphin watching in Eastern Algarve. Experience top cetacean sightings and contribute to scientific research.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ocean Vibes Algarve - Embark on an afternoon adventure to discover dolphins, whales, and other marine creatures as the sun begins to set. The stunning sky serves as a backdrop for this enchanting dolphin and whale watching experience, creating unforgettable moments. Participants will receive an onboard briefing about the activity and its…
- Ocean Vibes Algarve - Embark on an afternoon adventure to discover dolphins, whales, and other marine creatures as the sun begins to set. The stunning sky serves as a backdrop for this enchanting dolphin and whale watching experience, creating unforgettable moments. Participants will receive an onboard briefing about the activity and its guidelines while navigating through Ria Formosa Natural Park. Once at sea, our team of Marine Biologists will diligently search for dolphins, whales, and other marine life. The most frequently observed species during this dolphin excursion include Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, and Striped Dolphins, along with sharks and marine birds. In late winter and spring, larger cetaceans such as Fin whales and Minke whales are also spotted during our sunset dolphin watching tours. Throughout this activity, the biologists will collect valuable scientific data for research while offering an educational experience to participants.
What's Included
- Life Jackets
- Life Jackets
What's Not Included
- Wind coats & Water
- Wind coats & Water
Additional Information
This unique experience in the Eastern Algarve is the only one with a dedicated team of Marine Biologists who not only lead the excursion but also gather data for important scientific research. Our team boasts the highest cetacean sighting rate in the region and observes the most species in Faro. The biologists conduct more trips and have more sightings than all other local companies combined.
This unique experience in the Eastern Algarve is the only one with a dedicated team of Marine Biologists who not only lead the excursion but also gather data for important scientific research. Our team boasts the highest cetacean sighting rate in the region and observes the most species in Faro. The biologists conduct more trips and have more sightings than all other local companies combined.
Location
Ocean Vibes Algarve
Passeio Abu Sào Ibn Harune
Middle shop/Office in the harbour. The one with dolphins in the storefront
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Gemmawc8497wx
Nov 14, 2025
Rough and ready fantastic experience - Absolutely amazing experience with Ocean vibes. The sunset cruise was cancelled the day before but i was contacted and offered several alternatives. Our tour guides were so relaxed and friendly and did everything they could to ensure we saw dolphins. Instead of a 2 hour trip we spent just under 4 hours on the water looking for dolphins and saw a pod of 20 who played around the boat. The guides were informative and clearly love their job and really wanted to give us a good experience. At no point did I feel it a hassle that we weren’t seeing dolphins or that they were clock watching. The boat ride itself is a bit rough and ready, expect getting wet and bumped around but this was great fun and added to the experience. I would definitely recommend this trip above others.
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Diogof164
Oct 26, 2025
Fantastic experience! - We were very well received, with a briefing full of usefull and interesting information. We had our expectations but it was so much more. The skippers were very nice. The animals were lovely to see, we saw various species and had a great time watching them on their natural behavior! Never again will I pay for theme Parks, will always book with Ocean Vibes Algarve.
Recomend 200%
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Excursion59853511151
Oct 26, 2025
Experience 10000 stars! - Excellent biologists wonders! They always followed the code of conduct, of observance of cetaceans, were very attentive at all times!
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Megf242
Oct 20, 2025
awe inspiring, pure joy, stunning views of sunset with so many dolphins to see. - Incredible. wonderful. stunning views of the sunset. dolphins all around us. playing next to the boat, we watched them feeding which was fascinating. I cried in awe at the whole experience. staff were utterly enthusiastic about marine life and shared their knowledge. Well worth it. highly recommend.
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R2641pmcaroliner
Oct 3, 2025
Super Pod of dolphins sighted! - it was mine and my partners first boat tour in the algarve and we were really hoping to see a few dolphins. luckily we saw hundreds! (pictures aren't the best quality as i mostly took videos) but it was incredible, the dolphins swam and jumped up really close to the boat and some of us even got splashed by them. such beutiful creatures and I'm greatful to have chosen this tour with marine biologists who really know what they are doing and we even helped them with their research by searching for this super-pod of dolphins. the speedboat ride was so fun on its own even if we didnt get to see as many dolphins we had a lot of run speeding around the water and jumping through the waves, 10/10 experience and I am looking forward to try whale watching later in spring time with this team of Marine biologists! thank you so much for this lifetime experience!
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51tamsinr
Sep 17, 2025
Thrilled to see a whale - Very knowledgeable marine biologist guides, fun experience on the speedboat, seats were a little uncomfortable after 2 hours though! Saw dolphins and a whale!
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Gringochevere1
Sep 16, 2025
Very cool trip - Great trip. Saw dolphins, a couple of whales, and an amazing sunset. The guides were very informative and interesting. Take a hoodie or jacket for the ride back to town because it can get chilly.
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Karlv309
Aug 25, 2025
An experience not to be missed - We really enjoyed this experience we saw common and bottlenose dolphins and a bryde whale. The crew that took us out were knowledgeable and respectful of these magnificent wild animals. We were very fortunate to see a number of family groups and many of them came close to the boat. We weren’t staying in Faro but worth the drive to take this trips. Nice restaurants around the marina on return too.
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Departure67039094136
Aug 15, 2025
Fantastic trip and staff. - Amazing trip and brilliant staff, really friendly and passionate about the ecology of the area and wildlife. We luckily saw dolphins too, but my 15 year old, said it would have been worth it just for the speedboat ride. We did the evening one and so got the sunset added in as well.
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571matthijsd
Aug 14, 2025
Magnificent - We had a magnificent tour yesterdag during sunset. Great organisation and our guides were kind, informative and entertaining. We saw two different dolphin species including a group of more then 300 dolphins. and we saw two different whale species! Seeing sunset being on the ocean was unforgettable
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