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From Funchal: Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour

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Activity provider:VMT Madeira Catamaran
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From Funchal: Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour

Activity provider:VMT Madeira Catamaran
4.4  / 5
851 reviews

From US$ 37.03 per person

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Look for whales and dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean on a catamaran cruise from Funchal. Enjoy guaranteed sightings or get a second cruise for free.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Look for whales and dolphins in the Atlantic waters off the south coast of Madeira
  • Cruise along the coast of Madeira by catamaran
  • Get a 2nd whale and dolphin watching tour for free if you don't see any cetaceans
  • Swim at the foot of one of Europe's highest sea cliffs
Full description

Climb aboard a comfortable catamaran for a relaxing trip along Madeira's south coast from the Marina do Funchal. Look for dolphins and whales (and even turtles) playing in the cold waters of the sea. Be on the lookout for dolphins and whales as you tour Madeira's south coast on a catamaran cruise. During the summer months, stop to swim below the cliffs of Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs in the world.

A qualified crew will provide detailed information in various languages about the species of cetaceans (dolphins and whales) you see. Also get historical and technical information for a truly unique experience.

In the event, you don’t spot any whales or dolphins you will be offered a complimentary second trip. However, if you only see dolphins but not whales, no refund will be offered.

Includes
  • Catamaran cruise
  • Crew
  • Live commentary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

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Meeting point

Check-in 30 minutes before departure at VMT Madeira, Catamaran Trips Quiosque, Funchal Marina (Cais 8, below Praça do Povo).

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Windbreaker
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Intoxication
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  •  Please bring a windbreaker and sunscreen. In the summer, you can also bring a towel and swimwear to swim
  •  The catamarans are equipped with toilets, and a bar serving snacks and beverages (available for purchase)
  •  Due to the nature of this tour and 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 cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund
  •  Tours may be cancelled after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements, or in the event of bad weather. Should this occur, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

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4.4 /5

based on 851 reviews

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  • Transportation
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  • Service
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A very good trip. The catamaran was not too crowded. There was plenty of seating in the shade or in the sun, depending on preference. We saw a pod of dolphins. The crew were knowledgeable about the dolphins. They also explained the regulations on how long we could observe them for. It was a good trip. Would recommend

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We really enjoyed the trip the staff were very friendly and the drinks on board were reasonably priced the catamaran wasn't overcrowded so room to move around and we saw a pod of spotted dolphins so job done... And time for a swim off the boat at the end

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July 6, 2023

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I loved the openess of the catamaran! I've been on other excursions on different types of boats, but this was the best! I really valued the respect the crew had for the animals by adhering to the rules of time limits and distance from other boats. Great experience ~ definitely recommend!

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