This activity can be conditioned by the weather and conditions of the sea. We can, in case of bad weather or uncomfortable sea conditions, cancel the trip by fully refunding the amount paid or rebooking the trip to another time.
2 Hours
Daily Tour
12 people
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Experience one of the most magical marine adventures in Sagres! This 2-hour dolphin watching and cave exploration tour combines excitement, learning, and breathtaking landscapes, making it perfect for families, friends, and nature lovers.
Departing from Baleeira Port, you’ll board a fast semi-rigid boat designed for comfort and close-up experiences. Together with our expert crew, you’ll explore the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, a pristine coastline situated between Cabo de São Vicente and Praia da Salema.
Sagres is home to multiple dolphin species, both resident and migrating. On this tour, you may observe:
Common dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins
Striped dolphins
And occasionally… whales or orcas! 🐋
These curious animals often approach the boat voluntarily, swimming alongside us and performing playful acrobatics. We observe without disturbing their natural behavior.
Your adventure continues inside Sagres’ hidden limestone caves, carved by the turquoise Atlantic waters.
From mysterious caverns to secluded formations inaccessible by land, each cave offers its own magic.
This includes famous spots like:
🏴☠️ The Pirate Cave
💎 Limestone crypts glowing with blue waters
The perfect mix of scenery, geology, and natural wonder.
Every trip includes engaging explanations from our knowledgeable crew. This trip is often accompanied by a marine biologist, who will share fascinating facts about dolphins, whales, seabirds, and the marine ecosystem of Sagres.
Ideal for curious travelers, kids, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts.
🗣️ Pre-tour briefing
🚤 Semi-rigid or rigid vessel
🐬 Dolphin watching + cave visit
🦺 Life jacket
🧥 Windbreaker jacket
🛡️ Insurance
Everything you need for a safe, fun, and comfortable experience.
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
👥 Capacity: 1 to 40 people
💶 Adults: €50
💶 Children (3–10 years): €35
✔️ Free cancellation (see conditions)
📍 Meeting Point: Baleeira Fishing Port – Check in 20 minutes before departure
Sometimes, the southern route reveals fossilized dinosaur footprints, offering a surprising glimpse into geological history — a highlight for families and enthusiasts!
Comfortable clothes
Comfortable shoes
Passport or ID (or copy)
Sunscreen (on sunny days)
Weapons • Sharp objects • Baby strollers • Smoking or vapes • Large luggage • Pets (except guide dogs) • Alcohol/drugs • Glass items • Feeding or touching animals • Fireworks • Loudspeakers • Riding animals • Fishing • Unaccompanied minors
🗓️ Off-season (Nov–Apr): Minimum 6 participants required.
If the tour cannot run due to low bookings, you may reschedule or request a full refund.
After the briefing, the crew will guide you directly to the boat.
‼️Please contact us before booking if you have:
Pregnancy
Reduced mobility
Recent surgery
Back problems
Any condition that may be affected by a boat trip
🌤️Don’t forget to always check the weather for that day, before booking your tour. See all our other tours here.
We do not refund customer cancellations less than 24 hours prior to departure. For cancellations of customers with more than 24 hours before departure, we refund the amount in full.
Our tours are subject to weather and sea conditions. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, we will contact you to reschedule or provide a refund. Additionally, the company reserves the right to cancel a trip if it does not reach the minimum number of passengers. Customers will receive a full refund in such cases.
NO. It is very important to be aware that this is a 100% natural tour in the open wild and not a zoo! Therefore we can never guarantee for sure that cetaceans will be sighted, but we can promise we will do our best to find them.
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