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From Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

4.6  / 5
1519 reviews
Activity provider:Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas
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From Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Activity provider:Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas
4.6  / 5
1519 reviews

From US$ 31.78 per person

Experience the ultimate dolphin and whale watching experience on our custom-built Eco-catamaran. Cruise offshore in comfort to see marine wildlife, then visit Cabo Girão for a refreshing swim.

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Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 2.5 - 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Silent emission free Dolphin and Whale Watching
  • Catamaran build with Modern Tecnology
  • Large nets for observation area
  • Only Catamaran in Madeira has Hybrid engines
  • Watching the wild life silent engaged our electric engines
Full description
Go green with the premier dolphin and whale watching Eco-experience on Madeira Island! Book your cruise on our 2022 purpose-built Eco-friendly catamaran and enjoy a comfortable tour along the southern coast of Madeira Island. Watch out for wonderful whales and dolphins jumping and splashing nearby. When sea life arrives our electric engines engage for silent, emission free cruising which helps keep the cetaceans very happy! On this tour we will cruise a few miles out of Funchal looking for all kinds of wildlife such as dolphins, whales, turtles and oceanic birds. We have one of the best sightings records in Funchal thanks to our spotters from land monitoring the ocean and directing the boat to the dolphins and whales. Our certified guides will provide you with an informative commentary and fun facts about the cetaceans and marine species that you may find on your trip from Funchal. On our way back, we sail close to the coast passing by many points of interest such Cabo Girão where you will enjoy stunning views of one of the highest sea cliffs in the world! Camara de Lobos Bay – a traditional fishing village; the world famous Reid’s Hotel where Winston Churchill used to stay during his visits to Madeira Island and much more! You will be able to relax comfortably enjoy the beautiful views of the south coast of Madeira Island from our flagship vessel. Magic Dolphin Eco is the only purpose built dolphin & whale watching catamaran in Madeira Island with hybrid-electric engines. It was specially developed to assure our passengers a safe, comfortable and exceptional tour. Its hybrid-electric engines reduce noise and emissions making it the best experience not only for our guests, but also for our beloved cetaceans! Bar service (2x) with drinks and snacks available; Toilets (2x) on deck wheelchair accessible; Two decks for better sightseeing; Fantastic upper deck providing 360° panoramic views; Great bridge deck shade area; Large nets and sea life observation area; Seating for everyone inside and out; Fast Catamaran – up to 20 knots; Modern safety construction 2022; Stable and comfortable cruising. We are all about responsible dolphin and whale watching, and love sharing our knowledge with you! Join us and observe sealife the right way, in the wild! Note: Madeira is a world class destination for dolphin and whale watching. But as they are wild and free, it is simply not possible to guarantee seeing cetaceans on every tour. We encounter cetaceans every day and we always do our best to find them. But if your tour is one of the very few unlucky ones we will do our best to make you happy! Note: Please arrive to our office in Funchal Marina 30 minutes before departure. In respect to all of our guests the boat leaves on time. If you miss the boat, you will be not be issued a refund. Note: Cancellations/Booking Changes must be made 24h prior to departure time.
Includes
  • Unlimited access to the catamaran facilities (upper deck, nets area, bars, etc)
  • Certified crew/guides
  • Professional whale spotters on land
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)
  • Snorkeling equipment

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Check-in at the kiosk and get your boarding cards. Boarding will begin 15-minutes before the departure time. The boat leaves on time and guests that arrive late cannot be refunded.

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Not allowed

  • High-heeled shoes
  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Smoking
  • Intoxication
  • Vaping
  • Fishing
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Glass objects
  • Unaccompanied minors
  • Feeding animals
  • Touching marine life
  • Explosive substances
  • Making fire
  • Nudity

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 1519 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Service
    5/5

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It was a fun trip and we got to see some pilot whales which is usually very rare. The crew was very well organised. It would have been great to go and find some more groups of animals other than just one. Otherwise I can absolutely recommend this tour!

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September 20, 2023

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Anna – GermanyVerified booking

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We were super-lucky on Sep 4th to be surrounded by two wale families (even had to skip the swimming stop because of the long/unplanned observation time). The crew was very knowledgeable and made sure the animals were not disturbed. You could see from the animals' behavior that they were interested in the boats and comfortable as they swam next to the boat and surrounded us for some time. There was no chasing or anything else that I would consider harmful to the animals, so I recommend this company very much. The boat was full but everyone had enough space as the boat is larger than it seems from the outside. We really had an outstanding time and would recommend this particular offering very much.

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September 17, 2023

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Jakob – GermanyVerified booking

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Very good few hours at sea. Everything was explained really clearly from the beginning (e.g., how we could only stay with the cetaceans for 10 minutes if we saw any as we didn’t want to cause them any distress). We saw bottle nose dolphins and had a great marine biologist on board to tell us more about them. We then headed off again and past the Cabo Girau, where we were allowed to get off the boat for a swim. Would recommend this trip! And love the fact they have a more eco-friendly option.

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September 15, 2023

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