Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Watch the dolphins and whales that inhabit Sesimbra with this 3 hour tour.
Less than an hour's drive from Lisbon is Sesimbra, on the Atlantic coast of Portugal. With this tour you will have the opportunity to embark on an amazing experience where you will watch dolphins and whales from your own motorboat. You will also learn about the origins and life of the different types of dolphins and whales you will watch. On your dolphin and whale watching tour in Lisbon you will have the opportunity to discover the secret beaches and coves along the coast of the protected maritime park of Arrábida.
Your whale watching tour around Lisbon will start with a briefing from the guide who will accompany you throughout your excursion and explain everything you need to know about the dolphins and whales you will see. In this briefing you will be given safety information and the protocols you will need to follow when whale watching in Lisbon. You will be equipped with life jackets and your guide will accompany you to your boat. You will sail through the maritime area protected by the maritime park "Professor Luiz Saldanha" where you will have the opportunity to watch the dolphins and whales that inhabit this region. Once seen, your guide will explain the species of dolphins and whales observed and provide you with more information about the natural park. After the sightings you will sail along the coast to discover the beautiful bays of this coastline and discover secret corners of the region such as Baleeira beach, an old whaling port and the grottoes nestled under Cape Espichel. To end this amazing whale watching tour in Lisbon you will enjoy a great swim in the spectacular turquoise waters of the Atlantic and finally you will taste the famous wine of the region known as Moscatel.
Ready to experience dolphin and whale watching from Sesimbra while enjoying a boat trip along the coast of the protected Arrábida Maritime Park?
- Welcome at the Marine Centre 30 minutes before departure.
- Briefing on safety and protocols for dolphin watching where we will explain what to do, what to see, how to proceed and everything you need to enhance your experience and make this day a day to remember.
- Equipment with life jackets.
- Your biologist guide will accompany you to the boarding platform.
- Boat trip through the protected maritime area of the Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park where you will have the opportunity to see the dolphins and whales that inhabit this region.
- Once sighted, the biologist guide will explain the species of dolphins and whales observed and other information about the natural park.
- You will follow the cetaceans through a safe area with a code of conduct for whale watching.
- After the sightings you will sail along the coast to discover the beautiful bays of this coast and get to know the secret corners such as Baleeira beach, an old whaling harbour or the incredible grottoes nestled under Cape Espichel.
- You will have the opportunity to swim with your group of friends in this turquoise bay.
- After your swim you will have the opportunity to taste the local wine called Moscatel, world famous in this wine region.
- Finally you will end up at the nautical centre where you can use the services offered such as toilets and showers.
Activity requirements
No severe back problems or pregnancy over 4 months.
Check in at the Bolhas´s Marine Centre 30 minutes before departure.
Special terms
In the Marine centre you can enjoy all the facilities such as Wifi, souvenir area, reception, WC, changing room and luggage storage area.
- Marine centre facilities
- Boat
- Crew
- Biologist guide
- Welcome drink
- Water
- Insurance
- Life vests
- 1 seat per ticket
- Souvenir area
- Reception
- Changing room
- Lugage store area
- Light Jacket or Sweater
- Swimwear
