Water activity

Fuzeta: Dolphin Observation Tour

4.4 / 5

9 reviews

Activity provider: Passeios Ria Formosa
Water activity

Fuzeta: Dolphin Observation Tour

Activity provider: Passeios Ria Formosa

From US$ 32.31 per person

Observe the behavior of dolphins in their natural habitat on this 2.5-hour boat tour starting from Fuzeta. Your experienced skipper will take you to the places where the wild dolphins are often seen swimming freely, with a 95% chance of dolphin sightings.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French

Experience

Highlights
  • Spot wild dolphins swimming freely in the ocean
  • Take part in a family-friendly activity
  • Enjoy a tour perfect for dolphins lovers
Full description
Your dolphin watching activity will depart from Fuzeta Island. It is a tour that offers a 95% probability that you will be able to find and observe dolphins that live near the Ria Formosa. The tour lasts 2.5 hours, where within this time limit, the travelers and skipper responsible for the boat will leave the Ria Formosa Natural Park in search of such this beautiful and friendly creature. Keep your eyes open! When the boat gets to the open sea it will be time to look for the dolphins. The skipper is very experienced and knows exactly where to find the dolphins. At the conclusion of your tour, you will pass back through the Rio Formosa to return back to your point of origin.
Includes
  • Boat trip
  • Professional skipper
  • Life jackets
  • Any food or drinks
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Near the fishing harbour

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Jacket

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  •  Please bring your passport or ID card
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 9 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Service
    2.5/5
  • Organization
    3/5

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We had an absolutely fantastic time on the dolphin spotting tour, seeing lots of dolphins both from a distance and up close - it’s quite a buzz when you see the first one jump out the water! Would recommend getting the morning trip - parking around Fuzeta marina can be very difficult during the day but first thing you shouldn’t have any problem finding a space. It isn’t very clear where to get on the boat but once the other travellers arrive and there’s a group waiting you will collectively work it out!The Portuguese have a relaxed attitude to timekeeping so don’t be surprised if nothing appears to be happening at the start time and you don’t end up departing until after the stated time - once you’re on the water this won’t matter one bit as you get a good 2-2.5 hours on the water. It can be bit choppy out on the ocean so bring your sea legs. We’ve been on many boat trips and this was easily one of the best we’ve done - highly recommended!

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March 22, 2023

Enjoyable sea trip in comfortable launch but it's all about the WOW moment when you first see the dolphins. For us it happened about 2 hours in. The dolphins seem to enjoy the attention and race alongside, sometimes diving under the boat and coming up on the other side. They like to swim in pairs leaping and diving together and tricking you by resurfacing somewhere new. Fantastic finale!

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March 22, 2023

Leuke vlotte gidsen die echt hun best deden dolfijnen te spotten! Wij hadden geluk en hebben twee dolfijnen groepen gezien die speelden om de boot en nog een extra sightseeing van de Ria Formosa. Verder een fijne boot (niet groot) met schaduwdoek. Al met al zeker de prijs waard.

March 22, 2023

Product ID: 222369