8 Boat Trips in Arrabida to Build a Day Around

1.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

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

Spot year-round bottlenose dolphins in Setúbal Bay on a modern speedboat, plus Arrábida Natural Park views, photo stops, and onboard guidance.

“we didn't see dolphins for a long time, so we could enjoy them for a short time. also people were running from their seats, so it was difficult to get to the side where the dolphins could be seen better. I would say that the organization of the guides was lacking. despite that the experience is good. definitely recommend to try.”

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2.Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour

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

Fast dolphin-watching by boat from Setúbal, with Arrábida and Troia views, turquoise water stops, and a 99% chance of dolphins.

“They did an amazing job... they did not give up until we found the dolphins! It was an amazing experience! Thank you”

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3.Arrábida Natural Park Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

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

Lisbon dolphin watching in Arrábida Natural Park from Sesimbra on a semi-inflatable boat, with possible pods, pastry, and optional transfers.

“Loves the friendly crew, visiting the dolphins, and seeing the coast line. We even loved the (fast) exciting ride back to the coast!”

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4.Arrábida Beaches & Caves Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

3-hour boat tour from Sesimbra through Arrábida Natural Park, snorkel at Praia do Inferno and Mijona, plus Ribeiro do Cavalo and caves.

“Everything was absolutely amazing. Our guide, Catarina, was incredibly kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. It was a truly memorable experience that we highly recommend to everyone. Five stars!”

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5.Family Friendly Boat Sea Tour w/ Submarine Vision

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 175 reviews · 2 hours · from $34Best value

Family-friendly Sesimbra boat tour with APNEA panoramic underwater windows, Arrábida Natural Park stops, and marine park views.

“Fantástica actividad para conocer la costa, sus calas, sus historias, sus fondos.. ideal para todas las edades.”

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6.Secret Bays and Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

2.5-hour small-group boat tour from Sesimbra with secret bays, cliff caves, and snorkeling at Professor Luiz Saldanha marine park.

“Such an incredible tour in terms of the value for its money!”

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7.Portinho da Arrábida: Coasteering Boat Tour

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

4-hour coasteering at Arrábida Natural Park: sea caves, cliff jumps up to 10m, rappel and zip line, swim in clear water, $82.

“Marco and Cam were great tour guides who made our experience thrilling and enjoyable. They have lots of knowledge on the area and they take safety as a top priority on the trip. Even though the zip line was not set up for our tour, Marco make sure to fill in the gap with a repelling exercise that we all appreciated. We would do it again!”

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8.Clear Boat Experience: departure from Sesimbra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Clear-bottom boat from Sesimbra, English guide, small group of up to 12, with a 40-minute stop near Praia Ribeiro do Cavalo.

“O ncredible family experience with a wonderful team sensitive to every detail who elevates this experience to fantastic memories for a lifetime”

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