Portimao: Dolphins & Caves - Catamaran witn Marine Biologist

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Portimao: Dolphins & Caves - Catamaran witn Marine Biologist

Price from
€29
Duration
2 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish

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Overview

Departing from Portimão Marina, this experience takes you out into the open ocean to encounter dolphins and explore the impressive rock formations of the Algarve coastline.

Out at sea, you will have the opportunity to search for dolphins in their natural habitat, accompanied by a marine biologist who explains the most common species in the region, their behaviours and fascinating facts about marine life. The most frequently sighted species include the Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and the Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus).

This activity is usually carried out on the Belize III catamaran, equipped with a toilet and free WiFi.

What to expect from this tour?

-Catamaran cruise along the Algarve coast departing from Portimão

- Visit to Benagil Cave, one of the most photographed landmarks in the Algarve

-Dolphin watching in the wild, guided by a local marine biologist

-Swimming stop in the sea, depending on weather and sea conditions as well as remaining available time

What's included

Trips along the coast and dolphin watching available

What you will do

Stop 1
Departing from Portimão Marina, this experience takes you out into the open ocean to encounter dolphins and explore the impressive rock formations of the Algarve coastline. The Dolphins & Benagil Caves – Catamaran tour combines two of the Algarve’s most memorable highlights in a single journey: dolphin watching in the wild and a visit to the iconic Benagil Cave.
Out at sea, you will have the opportunity to search for dolphins in their natural habitat, accompanied by a marine biologist who explains the most common species in the region, their behaviours and fascinating facts about marine life. The most frequently sighted species include the Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and the Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus).
The route also includes sailing past golden cliffs and caves sculpted by time, culminating in a visit to the iconic Benagil Cave — one of the Algarve’s most impressive natural landmarks.
The tour is usually carried out on board the catamaran Seamystic II, equipped with WC facilities and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable, safe and family-friendly experience for all ages.

Meeting point

Go to Discover Tours check-in desk and present your voucher to the operator. Check-in for this activity opens 30 minutes before the departure time and closes at the departure time.

End point: Go to Discover Tours check-in desk and present your voucher to the operator. Check-in for this activity opens 30 minutes before the departure time and closes at the departure time.

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dolphins are wild creatures, It's not guaranteed they will be encountered. The tour duration can change subject to that.