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Madeira: Whale Watching Excursion in a Traditional Vessel

4.8  / 5
112 reviews
Activity provider:Lobosonda - Madeira whale watching
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Madeira: Whale Watching Excursion in a Traditional Vessel

Activity provider:Lobosonda - Madeira whale watching
4.8  / 5
112 reviews

From US$ 47.26 per person

Enjoy a whale-watching boat trip in Madeira with local guides on a traditional wooden vessel.

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Duration 3 hours
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Highlights
  • Try to spot curious dolphins and whale species frolicking in the water
  • Marvel at the beautiful views of the Madeira coastline
  • Benefit from the expertise of expert guides, with an 85.6% success rate of spotting marine mammal species
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Discover the protected marine areas surrounding the island of Madeira on a boat trip with expert local guides. Enjoy a whale-watching excursion on the "Ribeira Brava", a traditional wooden fishing boat restored down to the smallest detail which is the only boat of its kind in Madeira today. Admire the views of the coast as you sail out to sea. Explore and try to spot monk seals, different bird species, dolphins, and whale species in their natural habitat. Watch amazing breaches and marine creatures frolicking in the open ocean.
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  • Whale watching boat tour
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4.8 /5

based on 112 reviews

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  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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We had an amazing time during the boat trip. Our guide, Camilla, knew a lot about marine life and our captain guided us safely and calmly through the ocean. The organisation, Lobosonda, is very respectful when it comes to the animals in the ocean. They keep their distance and make sure the animals don’t get too stressed about us humans visiting their home. We saw a group of seven dolphins and different kind of birds. Unfortunately the whales decided to stay under water, but it was a fun boatride nonentheless!

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July 15, 2023

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Silke – BelgiumVerified booking

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Perfect! 🤩 Context: 29 years old with my godmother (67) on a Wednesday morning for 5 hours ⛵️The team was caring and very kind. 🐬 At first we strayed far from the coast to reach the territory of marine animals 🪸 the dolphins did us the honor of introducing themselves! 🥰 we were able to admire them swimming right next to the boat. The team gave us informations and the history of certain points of the Island throughout the trip. 🤿 We stopped at sea to be able to dive and swim alongside small fish that we could see distinctly thanks to the snorkels they lent us! We continue with the homemade meal (really good with fresh tuna) and return to the port in peace. GO FOR IT!

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July 6, 2023

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Léa – FranceVerified booking

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If I could give this 100 stars I would! The whole experience went smoothly and the staff were all helpful. The traditional boat was a fabulous ride as you could move around it. And was very comfortable. Our guide Paula was outstanding, as she is also a marine biologist her knowledge and enthusiasm was fabulous, easy to understand, passionate and great to interact with! The whole attitude of the company’ to the waters and it’s animals was perfect, We saw plenty of whales and dolphins etc we could not have had a more perfect few hours! Thank you!!

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