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Dolphin Watching Tour by Catamaran from Lisbon
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Dolphin Watching Tour by Catamaran from Lisbon
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6 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 3 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
Overview
Meet your guide in Lisbon then head south to Setúbal, where you will board a historic Salt Galleon or modern catamaran headed for the Sado Estuary. Watch bottle-nose dolphins frolic in the ocean and keep an eye out for other sea life as you cruise past the Arrábida natural reserve on this sightseeing tour. Soak up the magic of the beautiful bays as you journey back to Lisbon.
- A guided dolphin and sea life sightseeing tour, departing from Lisbon
- Cruise the coast on a catamaran or a restored Salt Galleon
- Explore the nature of Arrábida
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What's Included
Pick-up and drop off, meeting point in Lisbon;
Catamaran cruise fees & tickets with dolphin watching;
Transportation by air-conditioned car/van;
Professional guide for your group;
Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.
Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the program
Departure & Return
Departure Point
HF Fénix Lisboa, Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1269-133 Lisboa, PortugalDeparture Time
8:30 AM
Return Details
Returns to original departure pointAdditional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The tour might be cancelled if unsafe/severe weather conditions occur
- The sequence of the mentioned places can be changed according to weather conditions
- Dolphin watching has a very high probability (95%), however it is not guaranteed they will be seen, as they are wild animals, not trained
- You must bring: comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and warm clothing. Even in summer bring a pullover or jacket
- Note: we will be a maximum of 30 minutes close to the dolphins, as they are protected by law.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- OPERATED BY TakingUThere, New Travel Experiences
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Dolphin Watching Tour by Catamaran from Lisbon?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Dolphin Watching Tour by Catamaran from Lisbon?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Dolphin Watching Tour by Catamaran from Lisbon?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Dolphin Watching Tour by Catamaran from Lisbon?
A:
The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Dolphin Watching Tour by Catamaran from Lisbon?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers.
See all safety measures taken by Dolphin Watching Tour by Catamaran from Lisbon.
See all safety measures taken by Dolphin Watching Tour by Catamaran from Lisbon.
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Extraordinary experience
giusinorcia
, Jul 2019
It has been a great experience. We had the chance to watch the dolphins in their "natural space". Nice crew and a special guide as Rodrigo.
Response from Host , Aug 2019
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Amazing tour
Laura C
, Jun 2019
My sister and I did the dolphin watching tour on Saturday 15th June, and we had the most amazing day. Huge thank you to Joao who was our guide for the afternoon. He was a fantastic guide, so friendly and knowledgeable. We learnt so much from him about the history and culture of portugal, and of course the beautiful dolphins. Thank you so much. I highly recommend this tour to everyone
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A amazing day at sea
Happiness12436844215
, May 2019
João picked us up at the pick-up point in Lisbon, and we had a nice drive to Setúbal, first stopping at Fortress São Filipe for a guided tour and then to the harbour to catch the Catamaran. We we so lucky to have a beautiful day to go out onto the water and were lucky to see 2-3 dolphins. The boat was allowed to be around them for 30mins after that we cruised the coast line for the rest of the duration before heading back to the harbour and being driven back to Lisbon. João was kind to dropped us off at a convenient place for us to grab a cab to LXFactory. As a guide he was really charismatic and insightful, giving us plenty of suggestions of things to do in Lisbon and also had great knowledge of the dolphins. We would love to do it again and would recommend this experience to everyone!
Response from Host , Jun 2019
Thank you very much for taking your time and writing a review about your "dolphin day" with us!
It is always very important for us to know how we are doing, and it makes us very happy to get such a kind review form our travellers.
Sorry that in this day we did not see more of our dolphin family (as they are 27-30 members), but better 3 than none... ;-) Well, that happens when they are not trained :-)
Hope to see you next time round and with more dolphins...
Warmest Regards,
João Dickmann
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This tour was the highlight of our...
kelli.n.stork
, May 2017
This tour was the highlight of our trip. Rod was incredible. He gave us great insight into the city as well as the dolphins. We saw many dolphins up close and they were so active.
The brandy/wine tasting after was even better than expected. I would recommend this trip to anyone who loves drinking and dolphins and who doesn't?
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We had an awesome day with our...
Dóra S
, Jul 2016
We had an awesome day with our guide! He had arrived precisly to take us to Setúbal with a little bus. He was really nice with us, we talked a lot. The boat was great, it was old and new at once. We saw a lots of dolphins, loved them! When the dolphins swam away, we could taste some portuguese cheese and wine on the board. After the ship tour, we went to a vinery. We taste some delicious wines, and then we visited a tile museum. It was amazing, the locals were very friendly. We had a fantastic day together, really enjoyed it. Our guide offered a lot of programmes to us, and we just have to choose of them. So thank you for that day, I hope we meet someday again! Thanks a lot Dora and Gabor from Hungary
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We were picked up at 9am from our...
Annabelle V
, Sep 2015
We were picked up at 9am from our hotel in the city and drove for about an hour to Setúbal, stopping briefly at a fish and vegetable market on the way. Together with approx. 10 portuguese tourists we sailed out in search for the wild dolphins. To our delight we saw the whole family of 27 numerous times. This was truly the most amazing and wonderful part of this tour! After about 30 mins we continued sailing along the coast and back to the port. We spent a total of 3 hours on the boat without any water provided, so remember to bring some. Next we headed back to Lisbon and randomly stopped at a local liquor producing facility owned by a family in the region. We were given a brief tour of the facility and got to taste some fabulous regional cheese and various liquors. Overall the tour was good but relatively unorganized. If we hadn't seen the dolphins I would have rated the tour lower, as we did not visit the Arrábida Convent, the hidden Lapa de Santa Margarida or the historical sites that the tour promised. However, the dolphins are definitely worth seeing!
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We booked this trip, never expecting...
Loretta S
, Sep 2015
We booked this trip, never expecting it to be this GREAT! We were picked up at Solar Do Castelo, by a very friendly, knowledgeable guide by the name of Joäo D. John is what we called him and from there it was non stop! We drove directly to PortDe Setubal, where we boarded an Old Salt ship, that had been restored, along with maybe 10 others, not crowded. We were on the water for 3 1/2 hours, beautiful and saw LOTS of whales! This area was part of the National Park, very clean and very restricted waterway. On to lunch not included but was one of the best meals we had while in Portugal, fish were so fresh! Taking U There was the name of the company that Viator had used for this trip and John again, was so knowledgeable and the trip flexible if there was something we wanted to do, he took us. Visited a Winery for wine and Cheese, owned by family for 450 years, was great wine, wanted them all, but no pressure at all to buy. Returned to our hotel exhausted, from all we had seen and done thanks to John.....would recommend this trip to all ages, and ask for John from Taking U There to do your tour, you will love it and a day well spent! Thanks John
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Sehr zu empfehlen --- Toller Ausflug
Manuela_L
, Jul 2020
Die Tour mit João Dickmann war ein Höhepunkt unseres Urlaubes. Er hat uns sehr freundlich und mit perfektem Deutsch in Empfang genommen. Schon bei der Autofahrt nach Setubal haben wir interessante Informationen über Land, Leute und die Delfine bekommen. Auf dem Katamaran hat er uns eindrucksvoll vom Leben der Delfine in der Bucht erzählt und wir hatten auch das Glück, Delfine zu sehen. Auf der Rückfahrt haben wir noch einen Zwischenstopp auf der Festung São Filipe gemacht und wurden auch dort sehr spannend informiert. Vielen Dank für den schönen Tag!
Response from Host , Jul 2020
Vielen Dank für Euer netter Kommentar, liebe Manuela!
Setúbal und unsere Sado Bucht ist immer ein sehr schönes Platz zu besuchen, und die Delfine machen es noch schöner…
Hoffe es geht alles bestens mit Euch und vielleicht treffen wir uns wieder in der nahen Zukunft. ;-)
Mit Herzlichen Grüßen aus Lissabon, Portugal,
João Dickmann
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Wunderschöne Katamaran-Tour
Barbara_Ernst
, Aug 2019
Alles hat wunderbar geklappt: wir wurden am Treffpunkt von unserem Guide Joao, der perfekt Deutsch, Englisch und Portugiesisch spricht abgeholt, wir waren insgesamt 4 Personen. Er hat uns auf der Autofahrt schon sehr viel über die Delfine und Lissabon erzählt. Es war unsere erste Fahrt auf einem Katamaran, sehr cool! Und zum Schluss gab es dann tatsächlich die Delfine zu sehen. Wir sind ihnen eine Weile gefolgt, bevor wir wieder umdrehen mussten. Die Küste im Süden Lissabons ist flach und sandig, ganz anders als die felsige Küste im Norden. Auf der Heimfahrt hat uns Joao noch zu einer Markthalle gebracht, wo wir uns mit köstlichen Austern und Fisch gestärkt haben. Ein wirklich schöner Tag!
Response from Host , Sep 2019
Hallo wieder liebe Barbara,
Vielen, vielen Dank für euer Review !
Es freut mich sehr das es Euch gefallen hat. „Meine“ Markhalle ist klein aber fein… :-)
Hoffentlich treffen wir uns wieder in der nahen Zukunft damit ich Euch weiteres in unser Land zeigen kann.
Mit Herzlichen Grüßen,
João Dickmann
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Die Tour mit Joao Brinkmann war...
Raphael M
, Oct 2017
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