The 5 Observation Decks Tours to Book First

1.Observation of Dolphins and Whales with Marine Biologist in Arrábida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Review of Arrábida dolphin and whale watching with a marine biologist, including wildlife, caves, swimming, price, timing, and practical tips.

“We loved the opportunity to be up close with a large family of dolphins, but the best part was the knowledge that our guide, Catarina , brought to the experience. Her background as a marine biologist made all the difference. Highly recommend!”

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2.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Tour & Bear Observation

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 123 reviews · from $144

Review of Tadoussac whale watching and Ferme 5 Étoiles bear tour, with practical advice on timing, transport, value, wildlife, and what to expect.

“impeccable .nous avons vu l ours noir. bonnes explications de notre guide.merci”

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3.Observation of whales and dolphins in island Pico

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

Review of Pico’s whale and dolphin tour, with boat speeds, wildlife sightings, meeting tips, safety notes, and honest value advice.

“Viele andere Anbieter hatten 3 Stunden angeboten, daher dachten wir, „wir machen eine kürzere Tour“, weil die Angebote mit 3 Stunden bereits voll waren. Am Ende war es jedoch so, dass wir über 2.5 Stunden auf dem Wasser waren. Die Einweisung begann vor gebuchter Startuhrzeit 14 Uhr und wir sind nach mehr als 2.5 Stunden auf dem Wasser, wegen eines Defekts am Boot, wieder Richtung Hafen, sonst wären wir wahrscheinlich sogar nochmal weiter. Von der Zeitangabe also nicht abschrecken lassen! Ein tolles Erlebnis!”

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4.Whale & Dolphin Observation on Silent Catamaran with Hydrophone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Review of Lanzarote’s silent catamaran whale and dolphin tour, with hydrophone, small groups, conservation, pricing, and practical tips.

“Booked this trip last minute as I really wanted to see the whales and dolphins and the advert made it seem special. The boat was clean and well kept and the crew friendly and informative. We sailed out a long way and with the sea breeze and sun disappearing behind clouds quite often it did get a bit nippy out there so best to take layers in case you need to wrap up at times. Snacks and drinks were offered throughout the trip which was fab and we managed to catch the spout of a Brydes whale at one point on the way back. No dolphins seen unfortunately. I was…”

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5.Whale & Dolphin Observation on Electric Sailing Boat in Denia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Review of Denia’s quiet electric-boat whale and dolphin trip, with marine guidance, snacks, drinks, Cabo de San Antonio, and practical tips.

“We went for a beautiful 4- hour morning sail for whale- and dolphin- watching, 2 adults and 2 teens. Thanks so much to Skipper Sophia and her First Mate Norma for sharing so much knowledge, not only about Marine life of all kinds, but also about the region! Sophia is a skilled skipper, patient and very attentive to her passengers. Even if we didn't actually sight any whales or dolphins, we had a great sail.”

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