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Desertas Islands Full-Day Catamaran Trip from Funchal

4.3  / 5
113 reviews
Activity provider:VMT Madeira Catamaran
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Desertas Islands Full-Day Catamaran Trip from Funchal

Activity provider:VMT Madeira Catamaran
4.3  / 5
113 reviews

From US$ 84.02 per person

Enjoy a full-day catamaran cruise that takes you on a visit to Madeira's natural reserve. Stop at the Desertas Islands for a short guided tour, learn about the monk seal conservation efforts, and take a swim in the crystal-clear waters.

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit the Natural Reserve of the Desertas Islands by sea
  • Marvel at the breathtaking volcanic formations
  • See the conservation efforts to protect the monk seal
  • Stop for a swim in crystal-clear waters
Full description

On this full-day catamaran trip to the Desertas Islands, you’ll sail along the south coast of Madeira Island. On arrival, you’ll disembark in clear waters onto a beach of volcanic origin, where you’ll have a chance to enjoy a swim.

Covering an area of 12,586 hectares the Natural Reserve of the Desertas Islands comprises all islands and islets (Ilhéu Chão, Deserta Grande, Bugio, and adjacent islets) and all of the surrounding marine area.

It has been designated a nature reserve for over 25 years and is now internationally known for its monk seal conservation efforts.

Today this protected area can be visited by sea. Deserta Grande is the only island where visitors can disembark, and you’ll enjoy a guided walk to the conservation center to learn about the monk seal protection efforts and also about endemic flora and fauna.

Includes
  • Catamaran cruise
  • Lunch with drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meet your guide at he VMT Madeira Kiosk at the Funchal Marina

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Windbreaker
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Intoxication
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Be sure to bring a windbreaker and sunscreen. During the summer you might also want to bring a towel and swimwear
  • The catamaran is equipped with a toilet and a bar with snacks and beverages
  • Due to the nature of this tour and for the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
  • There is a possibility of cancelation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements or in bad weather conditions. If this occurs, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 113 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Nice trip overall, very unique scenery, we felt close to an untouch (less touched) , unhabited piece of land. The trip is all about being on catamaran navigating the open ocean waters, seeing wild life at its natural habitat and being so close to them without interfering. The food at lunch was good and diverse the only suggestion we have to make this trip even more attractive is to play some latin music during the long parts of the trip to make it even more enjoyable.

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July 9, 2023

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It was 3 hours by catamaran outbound and 3 back. Once in Desertas, we did a little guided tour of the island. we really liked the explanations that they gave us. The lunch buffet on board was very good and very complete. We may have missed some explanation while browsing but we really enjoyed the activity! And we could see animals! Highly recommended!

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July 26, 2021

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