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Albufeira Dreamer Boat Trip
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Albufeira Dreamer Boat Trip

By Dream Wave
Recommended by 93% of travelers
93% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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Explore the Algarve coastline by high-speed jet boat on a tour departing from Albufeira. Set out for a cruise between Albufeira and Carvoeiro and see wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Talk to an on-board marine biologist to learn about the dolphins and other marine life. Get a new perspective of the Algarve during this fast-paced tour.
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Ages 0-99, max of 47 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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Highlights
  • Go for a scenic cruise along the Algarve coastline
  • Meet a marine biologist and learn about dolphins
  • Visit a key habitat for dolphins and see them in the wild
  • Explore the coastline between Albufeira and Carvoeiro

  • Restroom on board
  • Smiles & Good Times :)
  • 10% Discount to use @ Gate 4 Café
  • Time to Swim
  • Life Jackets & Safety Briefing
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Sunscreen, Swimming Gear and Towels


Start:
  • R. Marina de Albufeira 5B, 8200 Albufeira, Portugal
    The meeting point will be @ Gate 4 Café in Marina de Albufeira. You have to be there 30min prior to the schedualed departure.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2236P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • As dolphins are wild animals, the sightings cannot be guaranteed
    • The stop for swim will depend on the sea conditions
    • If Local Marine Police order to not visit the caves due to sea conditions, the caves will be viewed from a safe distance.
    • The stop for a swim will happen depending on the sea conditions. It will not be near or inside any cave or beach.
    • There will be no disembark inside Benagil Cave
    • Although we do our best to provide a french and/or german guide on all our boats, this may not always be possible.
    • We offer an APP with audio and text guides of the tour, available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German and Italian
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2236P6

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    • Dream Wave
      6,089
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      Joined in December 2008
    • mike1969london
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must when in the Algarve!
      Amazing parasailing trip and would highly recommend. No hassle online booking and straightforward check in on the Marina with helpful and courteous staff. Great group on the boat who all supported each other and good banter too! Skipper and his mate were good guys who made sure we all enjoyed. I thought it was good value for money for what we got and would defo be up for doing it again. Thank you Dream Wave for a very memorable experience!
      Written January 5, 2025
    • Dave M
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic
      Most amazing experience ever,to see the coastal rock formations,caves,hidden beaches,and dolphins our guide was brilliant and so knowledgeable we highly recommend this tour kids loved it just amazing the captain was brilliant and smooth sailing definitely will be going again brilliant
      Written November 23, 2024
    • J4806HZryant
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      30 minute roller coaster
      Our trip was amazing. Daniel was so energetic. We had a scared 10 year old on board which Daniel handled amazing. Scarier than I thought I'd be but if you're fan of roller coasters it is a 30 minute roller coaster!
      Written October 21, 2024
    • Passenger56584720290
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A great crew and a fun trip
      We took our 6 year old son on the jet boat trip and he was frightened at first when it was time for the tricks. Daniel and Thomas were so understanding and good with him. He was very brave in the end and said he enjoyed it later. It was such fun, although you get completely soaked! Would recommend the trip. Be careful with sensitive children though.
      Written October 20, 2024
    • eskimox0x
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unbeatable
      Travelled with my 14yr old daughter. Wanted something memorable as first holiday just us. Absolutely loved it. I am terrified of water and cant swim but i didnt have to worry as it was so safe. Really peaceful up in the air. Leo and Ricardo were brilliant. Definitely will do it again when we return to Albufeira!
      Written October 14, 2024
    • roryk815
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Parasailing
      Did the parasailing - what a brilliant experience. Couldn’t recommend enough. Danny and Ricky were awesome crew members. Thanks a million lads. Would definitely do this again.
      Written October 8, 2024
    • GrandTour65326328335
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dolfines, caves, speedboat.
      Very nice tour with speedbout. We saw all the main caves and lots of dolfines as well. Our crew was Pedro, Miquel and Dioge, nice guys!
      Written October 6, 2024
    • Wander58827976313
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Gratitude
      Captain Raphael and the team, thank you for great trip!! Whit love from Estonia and Ukraine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      Written October 3, 2024
    • P5080AAianc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thrill seeking and friendly tour guides
      I went with my girlfriend and we had the best time, scary but it was so good. Highly recommend if you are an adrenaline junkie. On top of that our tour guides Daniel and Boots were funny and great at their jobs!
      Written September 27, 2024
    • katieaparker
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great boat trip and stunning views
      My family and I had a great time on the caves and dolphins tour! While we didn’t see any dolphins, the caves and coastline were stunning and our captain Filip and guide Tomas were very engaging and made the trip so memorable! Thank you both ☺️
      Written September 26, 2024
    • PriscilaG1022
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Incredible!! 🐬🐬🚤🚤🚤
      It was such an experience! The young sailors Pedro, Filipe and Diogo were great guides. Seeing the dolphins and the caves was surprising. I recommend it.
      Written September 25, 2024
    • 817rebeccay
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      An amazing experience, Fun tricks done that gets the adrenaline going. Everyone of the 7 of us loved it- kids and adults. Tomas and Angelo were sound guys very informative and friendly, they looked after us well. Highly recommend adding it to your list of things to do when visiting Albufeira.
      Written September 25, 2024
    • meggystone98
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worth the price & more
      Fabulous trip, well worth the money however we only spent 2 minutes with the dolphins which was disappointing as that was the main appeal of the trip Captain and co. very friendly, funny and considerate people
      Written September 23, 2024
    • Sightseer30468483720
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cool stunts!
      Very cool trip! Nice views! High speed boat! Cool tricks and stunts. Thx to our guides Angelo and Tomas for the excellent tour.
      Written September 22, 2024
    • 80madhurac
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice tour
      It was a very nice trip, we also spotted dolphins. Thrilling as well but safety was considered. Only thing is that it was very less time at the benagil cave , would have been better if we could spend 5minutes more there. But overall it was very informative, good tour. our tour guide was also very careful about how everyone is feeling onboard.
      Written September 17, 2024
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    Experience800968
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020
    Brilliant. We had a 7 year old with us and it was ideal... the boat was safe and sturdy, the staff knowledgeable and professional, the guide could speak several languages. There was a toilet on board for use if needed. The boat was handled superbly and we got in to see all the caves, and we had 30 minutes or so watching a pod of dolphins close up, amazing! Highly recommend for a family..
    We also had to wear facemasks and be sanitised s it felt quite safe.
    Written August 12, 2020
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    Hello Experience800968, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,
    Written August 13, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Beth
    55 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Professional organisation at Gate 4 in the Marina. The Dreamwave trip on their largest jet propelled vessel was fun and safe for most. There is some jolting and bumps so let them know if this could be a problem. We were lucky enough to spend over 40 mins watching the dolphins play around the vessel. It was a lovely experience. The crew will seat you according to group size etc and they try and make sure everyone gets their photos. The caves are spectacular with colours you would swear have been filtered. They are not. A little more educational information might have nice but overall a brilliant afternoon.
    Written May 31, 2021
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    Hello Getofftherock, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,
    Written June 3, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    alito12
    Liverpool, UK77 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    This was great trip along the coast line and then out to sea in the hope of seeing dolphins, we were unlucky in that respect as the dolphins were hiding.
    The crew were informative and entertaining and the coastline is stunning with caves and cliffs to admire.
    One word of advice if you are sitting near the back and the crew offer you a jacket make sure you take it as you will get wet.
    It might be a little bumpy for very young children so think hard before taking them along.
    At the end of the trip just before you return to the marina there is an opportunity to go swimming.
    All in all highly recommended
    Written June 20, 2022
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    Hello Alito12, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,
    Written June 20, 2022
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    Hanna B
    4 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2021 • Couples
    Arrived at 9:30 (following the online guidance) to be told that our trip is not going to start 10 only at 10:30, because they were not enough people booking this trip…
    So waited one hour to get on the boat. Seen no dolphins which is okay, because that is not guaranteed. But there was no communication from the crew regarding this. We’ve only been told that there will be no dolphin watch when arrived back to the marina.
    Been to these type of trips many times in dofferent countries but this was one of poorest experience…
    If there is a low budget caves and ‘dolphin watch’ then the name would fit this ‘Dreamer’.

    Very disappointed in the way the crew was actually communicating with us plus don’t appreciate the idea that we are buying a tour called ‘dolphin watch’ and when the company is not fulfilling this ‘promise’ noone offers another trip or voucher for another ride…
    Written September 23, 2021
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    Dear Hanna Benedek, Firstly, I want to Thank-you for bringing this issue to my attention. We strive at Dream Wave for all our guests to have an experience that exceeds their expectations, however, unfortunately, there may be times when we are slightly off target. This is why we appreciate all forms of feedback, good or bad, so we can sort any issues in the future. On the day of your tour we started boarding the boat at 10:20am, 20 minutes after your original boarding time. We are sorry for this delay. We believe that we have the biggest number of Dolphin sightings in the Albufeira and probably in Portugal. We have the biggest fleet and if we do not spot Dolphins, rarely any others do. We always try our best to spot them. We are sorry this did not happen our your tour. As informed on all our advertisement and verbally on the being of the excursion, dolphins are wild animals and we cannot guarantee their sightings. We will enforce the communication issue to our Staff. Once again, we apologise for not exceeding your expectations. Kind regards,
    Written September 26, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Ellis H
    3 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Family
    Dream Wave are a terrible company! Our boat trip was late but none of the staff informed us! Then they told us our boat had a technical issue & we could go at 2pm but it wasn’t guaranteed! At 13.15 they said a boat was ready to take us out (Insonia V but we had booked the Dreamer). We had booked a 2.5 hour trip but we was out barely 1.5 hours! When we got back, we went to complain & ask for a partial refund as we paid €160.00! They said it’s not their “company policy” and only offered us a free drink!! What a slap in the face! Every member of staff got involved as there was another family with us (who travelled 2 hours specially for this) who wanted a partial refund also. The member of staff who I booked with the day before started to get aggressive & said she would pay for our tickets out of her own money so we would leave! She said this twice before being told to shut up by another member of staff! Then she suddenly disappeared. Not one member of management would come out of the office (which is 2 seconds away above their cafe) to speak to us, they would only communicate over the phone with the staff. The “supervisor “ wouldn’t even make eye contact with us!!
    We arrived at the specified time 11.30am - we rushed through breakfast to be on time & we left at 18.00!! With 2 children hanging around for hours getting restless!! We wasted a whole day of our holiday for this!! All they could do was have us fill out an official complaints form. Absolutely atrocious customer service & I will be avoiding this company like the plague in the future!
    Written July 30, 2023
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    Hello 445ellish, Firstly, I wanted to Thank-you for bringing this issue to my attention. We strive at Dream Wave for all our guests to have an experience that exceeds their expectations, however, unfortunately, there may be times when we are slightly off target. This is why we appreciate all forms of feedback, good or bad, so we can sort any issues in the future. Secondly, yes one of our boats had a technically issue at 12 noon. We informed you and your family of this, that our team was working on the issue and we were not sure if the boat would be repaired. We suggested a full refund or if you did not mind a small wait. You choose to wait and started being unpolite to our Team. Our Team managed to repair the problem and at 13h the boat tour started. You booked the Insonia boat, if you check the ticket it clearly says that. If there was a misunderstanding when you purchased, we are sorry. But, you should have checked clearly what you had purchased. You had 24 hours with the ticket in your possession. The Insonia tour is for 2 hours. The exact duration the tour you did. Rudely, you were requesting a refund for a tour that did exactly what you had purchased. You were rude to everyone that tried to solve the situation and were “bad mouthing” our company to everyone that approached our desk, shame on you. We have CCTV coverage and have handed this to our legal department. You simply wanted to be refunded for something that you just did. Sorry, try somewhere else, people like you are not welcome here. We apologise for not exceeding your expectation. Kind Regards,
    Written August 4, 2023
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    Nick & Emma
    Manchester, UK19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This trip was the best day of our holiday. Check in was very thorough and Dream Wave provided 10% discount vouchers in their cafe before and after the trip.

    Families with babies and young children are boarded first, then people with mobility issues, then everyone else. Carla and Francisco helped us onto the boat, checked what languages we use (Carla speaks 4 languages) and Francisco seated us to make sure all parties sat together.

    The trip itself was fantastic, the sea conditions were choppy and unfortunately we didn’t get to see dolphins despite the crew’s best efforts, but none of that spoilt the experience. Drinks and snacks are available, and jackets if needed when it is cooler. Great singalong music catering for all ages, we even did the Macarena!

    The captain was great at managing the boat in the difficult conditions. Carla absolutely made the trip by constantly checking in and chatting with everyone, the crew obviously focus on making sure everyone is safe and enjoying the day. Can’t recommend enough, it’s a must do whenever in Albufeira and great value for money. They also take lovely photos presented in a frame at a small cost when you leave.
    Written May 9, 2024
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    Hello Resort28440738773, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,
    Written May 10, 2024
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    madhuka74
    Eindhoven, The Netherlands1 contribution
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2021 • Family
    The arrangements were done well and all points covered. However it felt like the guide was in a rush to show us the dolphins and so was speeding thru the coastline view points. We saw other boats swinging between rock formations while we were only sailing by. At Benagil cave, while a boat from another company just ahead of us was forwarding and reversing in for all people to get the same view and experience, our boat barely spent a couple of minutes only entering in and we sitting at the back did not even feel that we got to see the cave well. The changes needed are very minor, but it HAS to change. "Luckily" we got to see the dolphins to our satisfaction and the guide did his best to steer to where the dolphins were and in the end we were happy.
    Written January 13, 2022
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    Hello Madhuka74, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. We have taken note of your suggestions. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,
    Written January 14, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Charlie & Kath
    Grantham, UK142 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2022
    We booked a last minute tour for our group of 6. We did the Dolphin and Caves tour, and so glad that we did. All the staff were professional, they take your photo on arrival on the boat, and these can be purchased for €10.
    Our boat went for 30 minutes out to see, travelling at this speed was great fun, appreciate not for everyone, 4 out of 6 of us were very nervous about doing this part of the trip, but honestly it was fine and great fun.
    We did not see any Dolphins on our trip, we actually saw the rare sighting of some Orca’s. We saw about 12-15 in the end. Once in a lifetime experience.
    We spent about 45 minutes out at sea, and then returned to the coast line to view the caves. These were good to see too. There is Refreshments and a Toilet on board. They do give you the option to swim in the sea, this was asked, and a few took up on their offer, (Around 10 Minutes)
    We returned after 2 hour at sea, for €33, it was a fantastic afternoon and would highly recommend.
    Written October 12, 2022
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    Hello CharlieKath1910, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,
    Written October 12, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Mirjam M
    Ridderkerk21 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Friends
    We had booked a boat trip for Saturday, October 28 at 3:30 PM. We called early on Saturday morning, October 28, to ask if we could take a boat earlier. This was said. We were allowed to join the 1:30 PM tour and this was confirmed by telephone.
    Once in the port, this change had not gone through (despite being told by telephone that it had been confirmed!) and we had to wait 2 hours! We asked for a partial refund but this was not possible. Even if we were no longer able to participate at 3:30 PM (due to other plans), we did not get our money back! The amount involved was 140 euros for 4 people. Really ridiculous. Ultimately we chose to go along at 3:30 PM, but part of our plans for that day could no longer continue (and we were only in Albufeira for 3 days). A mistake can happen, but the way this was handled is downright bad! Ultimately we were allowed to choose a drink, but it was stated 'no drinks with alcohol'. It was all very customer unfriendly and we were quite disappointed.

    The boat trip ultimately made up for a lot. Beautiful trip, friendly staff and we saw dolphins.
    But Dream Wave could do something about their customer service! That one is really bad. I also indicated that I was going to write a bad review, so here it is.
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    Written October 31, 2023
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    Hallo Bedankt voor de opmerking. Het maakt ons erg verdrietig voelen dat u niet genoten van de reis. We zullen harder te verbeteren werken. Tot snel!
    Written November 8, 2023
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    Fahim M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2022 • Couples
    Loved the experience and ride. I will totally recommend doing it as this will show you around the cost line what you can do and which beaches/attractions are available for you to visit around Albufeira and Lagos.

    Moreover, we were lucky enough to even witness lots of dolphins as well.
    Written September 27, 2022
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    Hello OrignalFmir, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,
    Written September 28, 2022
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