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Best Dolphin Watching Tours Around the World — Our Top 2

2 river trips  ·  from $38 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 2 dolphin watching tours worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you book.

Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching - Trafaria and the wide turn toward the sea
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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

1.Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,019 reviews · from $38Our pick

Set out from Lisbon’s Sul e Sueste terminal with a French-, English-, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Cruise past Belém, Trafaria, Caxias, and the Atlantic coast while searching for wild dolphins. Guides such as Anna, Barbara, and Telma add local stories, and the open bar includes wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks.

“We had the most amazing experience with Anna on the speedboat. There were so many bottlenose dolphins with their beautiful babies. The dolphins came so close to the boat, it was surreal to say the least. We would 100% recommend. Wow!”

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90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise - Searching the Dolphin Sanctuary
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90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

2.90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 321 reviews · from $63

Join Port River Cruises at Port Adelaide for a 90-minute ride through the Ships’ Graveyard, Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, and nearby bird habitat. Skippers such as Alex, Jim, Jacob, and Naomi provide live stories and help search for wild bottlenose dolphins. The modern boat has a bathroom, and groups are limited to 15 people.

“Well organised, great crew, comfortable boat and great commentary. I would highly recommend this cruise.”

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