Our activity starts in Sesimbra (coast side) towards Sado River and also provides the observation of various coastal animals’ species such as bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins and even dwarf whales.
Tours include:
- Boat;
- Skipper;
- Monitor;
- Personal accident insurance;
- Life jackets and other secure equipment
Recommendations:
Wear appropriate clothing and footwear;
Sunscreen;
Water and light food.
For private groups (minimum of 4 persons):
Our boat trips for dolphin watching are on suggested dates and time, with a minimum of 4 persons or with the payment of equivalent amount.
Events date / Registration / Reservation
- Check our Booking page here we suggest available dates and tours for individual or group reservation.
- You can easily do your registration and book an activity through the Booking page or contact us.
- Advanced booking
ROUTE SESIMBRA - SETÚBAL
The Sado's Estuary River has a diversity animal species being their natural habitat. During all the year the Sado River has tourist affluence for watching the dolphins (Roazes). A family of roazes lives in Sado River during all the year. It's possible to watching them along Arrábida coast, especially during the colder months.
The dolphins enchant the observers but they are a big torment for local fishermen.
Our guide on board has knowledge on marine environment, biodiversity of this area and about local geology and archaeological. Our guide presents a didactic explanation during all the activity. It is a wonderful experience for watching the dolphins and other animal species and learns about biodiversity and local culture and history.
Duration: Half day.
Dives: For diving in calm and crystalline water we stopped in sheltered and beautiful places.
Boarding: Sesimbra
ROUTE SESIMBRA - ESPICHEL
Along the entire river Sado it is possible to see dolphins, but we do not always find them in the same place.
This route departs from Sesimbra along the coast from the Arrábida mountain range to Cabo Espichel, with the aim of reaching and observing resident cetaceans and other marine species as well, whether they are resident or passing through through these waters.
On this route it is also possible to observe the caves, coves and magnificent beaches, hidden among the rocky and limestone slopes of the Arrábida mountain range.
MEETING POINT/SHIPPING PLACE
The time of the concentration/start of the tour to be arranged.
SESIMBRA
Port of Sesimbra (marina)
You must be present at the scheduled time on site.
GPS coordinates: 38.436379, -9.114560
SETÚBAL
Portinho da Arrábida boarding pier
You must be present at the scheduled time on site.
GPS coordinates: 38.475574, -8.984408
