Boat tour through the Sado River Estuary and along the coast of the Arrábida mountain range and Troia to observe the Sado Dolphins, the Bottlenose Dolphins—a friendly resident community of about thirty animals living at the river mouth, one of only three resident estuarine colonies in all of Europe.
Guided tour.
Swimming possible in summer.
1 drink included (only in the program aboard MIL ANDANÇAS).
At the end, return to the departure point.
NOTE: This group of Bottlenose Dolphins (the Sado Dolphins) are wild animals in their natural habitat. On each outing, at SadoArrábida, we make every effort to ensure their sighting, and our success rate is very high. If we are unable to spot them, you’ll receive a free voucher to join another tour for dolphin watching.
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About Us
SadoArrábida is a recent brand created by the tourism entertainment company “A Cabana do Pai do Tomás”, founded in 1999.
Our staff has over 20 years of experience in Nature Tourism in Portugal. In fact, in the early 1990s, we were pioneers in introducing innovative initiatives of this type of tourism in our country, organizing, among many others, off-road tours in the protected areas of the Arrábida Natural Park (PNA) and the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve (RNES).
Currently, building on our accumulated experience, the scope of our work is broad, promoting all kinds of events in the fields of Entertainment, Environmental and Cultural Tourism, and Maritime Tourism, always following the highest and most demanding standards.
Imaginative programs of this kind, or purely recreational and social leisure activities, are available to fully satisfy those who seek us out.
We have also had great success with the customization of activities and events.
Our area of operation focuses on the region we are based in and specialize in (Sado/Arrábida: Setúbal, Tróia, Comporta and surroundings. From Cabo Espichel to Sines, from Sesimbra to Grândola, including Palmela and Alcácer do Sal. From the urbanity of Lisbon to the rurality of the Alentejo). Some of our programs also extend to other parts of the country.
Dolphin Watching
Whale and Dolphin Watching Activity License – Authorization No. AOC/38/2024 (Sado Estuary Nature Reserve)
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General Information
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Program carried out on the boat MIL ANDANÇAS
Duration: approx. 2h30 (morning or afternoon)
Departures (Troia): 10:00 AM / 3:00 PM
Departures (Setúbal): 10:30 AM / 2:30 PM
Adult Price: €40.00
Child Price (4–12 years): €17.50 (1 child free when accompanied by 2 adults)
Babies (0–3 years): Free
Duration: approx. 2h (Sunset Tour) *
Departures (Troia): 5:30 PM
Departures (Setúbal): 6:00 PM
Adult Price: €30.00
Child Price (4–12 years): €15.00 (1 child free when accompanied by 2 adults)
Babies (0–3 years): Free
* in summer
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Boarding Locations
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Troia – Sado Arrábida Kiosk – Marina
Setúbal – Fontainhas Dock (new garden, next to the ferryboat pier)
Seafood Feast on Board
From July 5th to October 4th (on Saturdays).
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Exclusive Seafood Feast on Board, served at the table. Wines from the finest wineries of the Setúbal Peninsula. Sailing along the beaches and coast of Arrábida and Troia. The presence of dolphins makes this unforgettable day even more special.
On Saturdays
Note: We also accept group bookings during the week and on Sundays.
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Menu
“Sado” Menu
Cheese and cured meat board, homemade bread, toast, and olives / seafood feast with shellfish from our coast (Shrimp, Prawns, Crab, Whelks, Goose Barnacles [subject to availability]) cooked in seawater / white and red wine, beer, soft drinks, or water during the meal / regional sweets from Azeitão / digestive and coffee or tea.
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Wineries, Dates and Times
Boarding:
Troia Marina: 1:00 PM
Setúbal – Fontainhas Dock (next to the ferryboat): 1:30 PM
Duration: 4 hoursDate Winery 05/07/2025 Sociedade Vinícola de Palmela 12/07/2025 Casa Ermelinda de Freitas 19/07/2025 Fernão Pó Adega 26/07/2025 Adega de Palmela 02/08/2025 Herdade da Comporta 09/08/2025 Adega de Pegões 16/08/2025 Adega Camolas 23/08/2025 Filipe Palhoça Vinhos 30/08/2025 José Maria da Fonseca 06/09/2025 Herdade Canal Caveira 13/09/2025 Quinta Catralvos 20/09/2025 Bacalhoa Vinhos de Portugal 27/09/2025 ASL Tomé 04/10/2025 Closing Cruise -
Prices
Per person
Adults: €70 | Children (4 to 12 years): €35 -
Boarding Locations
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Troia – Sado Arrábida Kiosk – Marina
Setúbal – Fontainhas Dock (new garden, next to the ferryboat pier)
Wine Sunset Party
From July 5th to October 4th (Saturdays only).
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A perfect late afternoon on the spacious open sun-deck of the MIL ANDANÇAS lounge, with the presence of dolphins. Wines from the finest wineries of the Setúbal Peninsula. Tasting of some of the region’s most iconic gastronomic products (cured meats, cheeses, sweets). Sailing along the beaches and coast of Arrábida and Troia.
On Saturdays
Note: We also accept group bookings during the week and on Sundays.
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Wineries, Dates and Times
Boarding:
Setúbal – Fontainhas Dock (next to the ferryboat): 6:00 PM
Troia Marina: 6:15 PM
Duration: 2h30mDate Winery 07/05/2025 Sociedade Vinícola de Palmela 07/12/2025 Casa Ermelinda de Freitas 07/19/2025 Fernão Pó Adega 07/26/2025 Adega de Palmela 08/02/2025 Herdade da Comporta 08/09/2025 Adega de Pegões 08/16/2025 Adega Camolas 08/23/2025 Filipe Palhoça Vinhos 08/30/2025 José Maria da Fonseca 09/06/2025 Herdade Canal Caveira 09/13/2025 Quinta Catralvos 09/20/2025 Bacalhoa Vinhos de Portugal 09/27/2025 ASL Tomé 10/04/2025 Closing Cruise -
Prices
Price per person
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Boarding Locations
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Troia – Sado Arrábida Kiosk – Marina
Setúbal – Fontainhas Dock (new garden, next to the ferryboat pier)
Boarding Locations
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Troia
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Troia - Quiosque
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Visit us from Monday to Sunday, between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM