8 Boat Tours in Arrábida to Build a Day Around

1.Setúbal: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 423 reviews · 2 hours · from $53Our pick

Setúbal dolphin watching by speedboat, with wild bottlenose dolphins, Arrábida beaches, multilingual guides, and calm bay views.

“This activity was amazing. We saw so many dolphins, beyond what we expected. They were beautiful, especially in such a scenic environment. The guide was awesome and explained things also in English. The view of the mountains was outstanding. It was two hours well spent and really worth it. Would recommend to anyone who loves the water l? mountains and dolphins. Excellent for all ages.”

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2.Setúbal: Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 213 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $43Best value

Setúbal dolphin-watching cruise with Arrábida coast views, Troia Peninsula scenery, fast-boat action, and a 99% dolphin-sighting promise.

“Delfinsafarien var en fantastisk god oplevelse, - og vi var heldige at se mange delfiner ret tæt på vores båd. Vores guide og vores skipper var meget behagelige og erfarne, og vi fik virkelig god information - både om delfinerne og om området og naturen ved kysten. En bådtur, som kun kan anbefales varmt til andre!”

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3.Lisbon: Arrábida Natural Park Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 212 reviews · 2.5 - 7 hours · from $58

Review of Lisbon’s Arrábida dolphin tour, with boat details, guides, transport advice, dolphin odds, costs, and tips for a smooth half-day outing.

“Our guide Martha was truly so sweet and knowledgeable! We had a fantastic time with her. For about two hours, it looked like we wouldn‘t find any dolphins, but the crew didn‘t give up, and at the last minute, they spotted a pod which we then followed for a while (though keeping our distance as to not stress the dolphins, and letting them come to us). Everybody on the team was extremely kind, and it was fantastic to see that the animals are treated with respect. We definitely recommend taking this tour! But be sure to adjust your expectations – these are wild animals, and whether you‘ll be able to…”

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4.Sesimbra: Arrábida Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 197 reviews · from $63

Watch dolphins, seabirds and possible whales in Arrábida Natural Park with a marine biologist on a three-hour boat trip from Sesimbra.

“What made this outing was our spectacular guides who were so informative, pleasant and took the extra effort to ensure we had the best experience possible!”

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5.Sesimbra: Arrábida Beaches & Caves Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Explore Arrábida’s wild beaches, caves, and clear water on a three-hour Sesimbra boat tour with snorkeling and a regional drink.

“This was such a fantastic experience, the host really was what made this trip for us as she was so passionate about the nature found on the tour and the ocean. My daughter snorkelled for her first time!”

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6.Sesimbra: Secret Bays and Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58Top rated

Explore Sesimbra’s quiet bays, caves, wild beaches, and clear snorkeling waters on a small-group boat tour with local guides.

“Absolutely incredible! We were worried that they were going to cancel the tour because other travelers did not show up but they took my husband and I out for a private tour anyway! The beaches we saw were beautiful and the captain was an expert getting us an up close and personal view of the water caves. They were both so knowledgeable on the area and best places to snorkel. Cannot recommend this tour with this crew enough - thank you for making it the best experience we have had in Portugal thus far!!!”

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7.Sesimbra: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Biologist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · from $62

Watch wild dolphins, snorkel in Arrábida bays, and taste Moscatel wine on a three-hour Sesimbra boat tour with a biologist guide.

“It was a great tour! We saw many dolphins and two whales which was amazing. Totally recommendable!”

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8.Portinho da Arrábida: Coasteering Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Scramble cliffs, rappel, climb, zip-line, swim, and explore caves on a four-hour Arrábida coasteering adventure from Portinho Beach.

“Such a fun day full of tons of different activities. Great for those who love adventure. Our guide Ruy was excellent. So funny and informative. Boat driver Luig was also fantastic. Highly recommend!”

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