Dolphin Watching

Observation of the resident bottlenose dolphin community of the Sado estuary. Our qualifiedmonitors will teach you all about this interesting community.

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Price: 35 Eur/adult – 20 Eur/Children under 12 - VAT included;

Includes: Boat tour on the Sado Estuary, Tróia and the Arrábida coast, with a stop for snorkelling (in the summer)

Season: All year

Duration: 3 hours

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Bird Watching

Observation of different species of birds of the Sado estuary.

Includes: Briefing, Boat Tour, Binoculars and Observation Guidebook.Season: October to March Duration: 3 hours

Price: 35 Eur/adult – 20 Eur/Children under 12;

Notes: We recommend the use of binoculars and, for those interested in photography, a 200mm lens, at least.

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Catamaran tour & meal on board

Aboard the Catamaran Esperança, enjoy the beauty of the coast of Troia, Arrábida and the Sado estuary. Discover different flavours and sensations in this peaceful atmosphere.

Season: All year

Duration: 4 hours

Conditions and Rates (on request).

Includes: Catamaran tour with buffet on board. A visit to the coast of Arrábida and Sado. with a stop for snorkelling (in the summer);

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Dolphin watching & Jeep tour of Sado or Arrábida

Arrábida Jeep TourTravel over the mountains of the Arrábida Natural Park and enjoy the excellent views of the estuary and Troia Peninsula, stopping briefly at the Convento da Arrábida before continuing towards Azeitão along the Picheleiros Valley country roads of the. Visit the wine cellars of José Maria da Fonseca where you can sample the delightful local wines and famous Moscatel. Discover also the typical Azuleijo at a nearby workshop that still uses traditional XVII Century methods to hand manufacture these famous Portuguese tiles, or enjoy a visit to the Castle of Sesimbra and of the Shrine at Cape Espichel.

Meet the Dolphins and Discover the secrets of the Sado estuary or the Serra d’Arrábida.

Sado Jeep TourTravel through the rice paddies of Comporta, to the fishing harbour of “Palafita at Carrasqueira. At Herdade da Comporta the cellars are open for wine tasting. As we travel through Monte-Novo and Montevil birdlife is abundant. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch this sanctuary for diverse species, such as; storks, egrets and the flamingos in the winter. Visit the castle of Alcácer do Sal before returning to Setúbal or Troia.

Includes: Dolphin Watching + Jeep Arrábida or Jeep Sado

Season: All year

Duration: 8 hours

Pax: 8 (Min.)

Price: 75 Eur/adult – 50 Eur/children under 12; Arrábida Jeep tour

80 Eur/adult – 45 Eur/children under 12; Sado Jeep tour

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Dolphin watching & Jipe Tour with transfer from Lisbon / CascaisHotel pick up and drop off, from Cascais, Estoril, Lisbon, Costa da Caparica or Sesimbra

Includes: Dolphin Watching and visit to Arrábida Coast – Jipe tour to the Arrábida Natural Park, Sesimbra or Cabo Espichel

Season: All year;

Half day: 60€ Lisbon: 65€ - Cascais (Hotel pick up e drop off, Dolphin Watching, Jipe Tour not included);

Full day: 75€ Lisboa; 80€ - Cascais (Hotel pick up e drop off, Dolphin Watching, Jipe Tour included);

30% discount for Children under 12.

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Includes: Dolphin Watching & Book “The Bottlenose Dolphins of the Sado Estuary”

Season: All year

Duration: 3 hours;

Pax: 8 (Min.)

Price: 55 Eur/adult

Dolphin watching & Book “The Bottlenose Dolphins of the Sado Estuary”

Book - Learn more about these fascinating animals! A great gift for lovers of the beauty of the Sado Estuary and its Dolphins. To compliment the magnificent boat tour this book is autographed by the authors.

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Programmes for Groups - programmes combined

We have a variety of programmes available for groups who may wish to exclusively hire the Catamaran Esperança.

On Board Catering service:Welcome drink

Cheese and wine tasting

Oysters and Sparkling wine tasting

Buffet meal on board

Sushi – Live confection of sushi

Other Services:Jazz Session

Live music

Yoga

Birthday party on board;

Wedding on Board

Conditions and Rates (on request).

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The Boats

Esperança Esperança is a catamaran 75’ - 22.80m - built by Fountaine Pajot. It has two 135hp Nanni diesel motors and can do 9 knots cruise velocity. On board facilities include bar service, toilets, showers, music, the “Be & Jazz Lounge” and a net over the sea to enjoy the sound of the ocean and well deserved rest. This ship is ideal for parties and group events.Capacity: 80 pax.

Hei MatauHei Matau is a 8.5m semi-rigid boat built by Joker, Italy. It has a 250hp Yamaha motor and a cruise velocity of 27 knots. This boat is ideal for filming, photography and any professional investigative work.Capacity: 12 pax.

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Booking and Payment Terms & Conditions of booking and payment

Reservations can be made by e-mail or by phone.Reservations are confirmed on acceptance of our terms and conditions. Payment of 50% of the total charge is required on reservation, the total charge must be fully paid before boarding/tour. Each reservation requires acceptance by the customer of our conditions

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Cancellation Policy:Vertigem Azul reserves the right to cancel any tour should it be deemed necessary for security reasons and or due to weather conditions. The client will be fully refunded, with no possibility of indemnity. Whenever possible Vertigem Azul will always propose a viable alternate solution.

In case of cancelation on the clients behalf; 10 days prior to the boarding/tour date the total value paid will be fully refunded; less than 10 days pior to boarding/tour date, the total value paid will be retained in full by Vertigem Azul. All clients must respect the security regulations on board.

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Departures from Setúbal or Tróia

Information and ReservationsVertigem Azul - Turismo de NaturezaEdifício Marina Deck Rua Praia da Saúde 11 D (near fishermans’ harbour)

Tel: (+351) 265 238 000 Tlm: (+351) 916 982 907Fax: (+351) 265 238 001

Site: www.vertigemazul.comE-mail: vertigemazul@mail.telepac.pt

Vertigem Azul - Turismo de NaturezaMarina TróiaTróia

Recommended EquipmentCamera and filming equipment; Sun glasses, sun cream, hat; Swimming suit and towel (summer)Shoes with rubber soles; Warm clothes;

Route A2 Lisbon - Setúbal:

Get off the Lisbon-Algarve highway at Setúbal go straight ahead (passing hypermarket “Jumbo” on your right)Follow the road signs indicating “Porto de Setúbal” and/or “Ferry-boats”, always in direction of the river.You will drive through two roundabouts, and then the road will begin to slope down sharply. Proceed until you can see the river in front of you.On reaching the river turn right into town.You will pass over a flyover that feeds into the beginning of Av. Luisa Todi, from where the “ferry-boat” area can be seen. Turn left and the first roundabout, toward the ferry-boat pier.The Port of Setubal should be directly in front of you. Turn right and drive parallel to the river until you come to the fish market (yellow building with clock tower)Park here, we are across the road on the ground floor of the Marina Deck building.

GPS Coordinates: Lat: 38,5203 °Long: - 8,8972 °

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