Dolphin Watching in Faro with Biologists
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Dolphins & Wildlife Watching Tour
Daily departures, ALL YEAR ROUND
Join a team of marine biologists on a Dolphin Watching in Faro ! During this trip you will learn more about the wildlife in Faro and have the chance to spot dolphins (all year round), whales (spring), birds and sometimes sharks & turtles in their natural environment. We run tours with small groups only (up to 12 people). By joining this tour you are actively contributing to our research projects, as we use it to collect data and funds for research surveys.
Tour details
Duration & Departure: 2 to 3 hours
We are currently running daily dolphin watching in Faro only . The total time depends on how fast we can find cetaceans!
Participants
The tour runs with a minimum of 4 adults and a maximum of 12 people including children.
Itinerary
Before departure, participants will have a briefing on board regarding the activity and its rules. The boat will cruise throughout Ria Formosa Natural Park into the Atlantic Ocean. Our team of Marine Biologists will be focused on finding dolphins and other marine life as soon as we are out in the ocean. We often spot Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins and Striped Dolphins as well as sharks and many marine birds . During spring we also spot bigger cetaceans such as the Fin whale, the Minke whale, Sei whales & Humpback whales. Bryde whales, Orcas & False Killer whales, can also be spotted sometimes during our dolphin watching tours. In this activity, the biologists will be gathering valuable scientific data for research while providing an educative approach to the participants.
Sunset Dolphins
Departures upon contact, all year round
An afternoon experience in search of dolphins and other marine wildlife close to sunset time. Having a beautiful sky as the background for a dolphin watching experience results in magical moments.
Tour details
Duration & Departure: 2h30+-
We are currently running sunset dolphin tours from Faro only . The total time depends on how fast we can find cetaceans.
Participants
The tour runs with a minimum of 4 adults and a maximum of 12 people including children.
Itinerary
Departing from Faro participants will have a briefing on board regarding the activity and its rules while cruising through Ria Formosa Natural Park. As soon as we hit the ocean our team of Marine Biologists will be focused on finding dolphins and other marine life. The most sighted species during this dolphin trip are the Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins and Striped Dolphins as well as sharks and marine birds . In late winter and spring we also spot bigger cetaceans such as the Fin whales and Minke whales, during our sunset dolphin watching tours. In this activity, the biologists will be gathering valuable scientific data for research while providing an educative approach to the participants. Please note that this tour is highly dependant on the wind and sea conditions - contact us to get an update on the forecast before booking.
Responsible Tourism
We are comitted to have the minimum impact in our activities. We follow strict rules towards approaching wild animals
Educational
As marine biologists we try to give an educational approach during our dolphin watching tours
Exclusive
We work only with small groups - maximum 12 participants - creating unique and dedicated experiences
