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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

4.6  / 5569 reviews
Activity provider:Gaviao Madeira
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

Activity provider:Gaviao Madeira
4.6  / 5569 reviews
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From US$ 37 per person

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Board a yacht to enjoy the beauty of the Madeiran coast. Look out for dolphins, whales and sea turtles, and go snorkeling.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy dolphin and whale watching on a boat tour
  • Go swimming and snorkeling to see marine life
  • Admire views of the beautiful coast of Madeira
Full description

Hit the waters near Cabo Girão in search of dolphins and whales on a cruise trip from Funchal. Learn amazing facts about the animals from your guide. Take a dip in the water and use the snorkel provided, or relax with a drink in your hand before your sailboat docks back at the Funchal Marina.

Set sail from the marina in Funchal, where you will board the yacht. Search for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles up to 3 miles from the coast. With some luck, you will see lots of native wildlife in their natural environment. 

As you keep an eye out for local wildlife, make a stop for snorkeling. Swim in the sea or use the snorkeling gear at Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe at 1,903 feet (580 meters) above the sea.

Alternatively, admire the towering cliffs and the scenic coastal landscapes from the boat while sipping on a complimentary drink served on board.

Includes
  • Round-trip sailboat cruise
  • Guide
  • Captain
  • Crew
  • 1 drink
  • Snorkel
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Start your tour at Praça do Povo, Cais 8. Meet in the kiosk in front of door number 2. Kiosk - Gavião Madeira

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage

Know before you go

  • In case of cancellation due to bad weather, an alternative day will be offered, or a full refund
  • The sail will be used if there is adequate wind on the day
  • Shoes are not allowed on board

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 569 reviews

Review summary

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

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We did see some dolphins at about 80 meters away, so you basically only see some fins. Being on the water with a small group (10 people) was amazing and there was more than enough space on board. The swimming was a nice extra. Would definitely do it again and recommend this organizer

August 22, 2023

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Bob – NetherlandsVerified booking

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Although we didn’t have the chance to see the animals (we visited Madeira in the first half of August), the trip was excellent. Our guide was great, he explained everything in detail and we were happy to hear that the animals are indeed wild and live free, and not kept in captivity and released right before boar tours start. So instead of watching the animals we went to Cabo Girao for swimming, enjoying the sun and beautuful nature of Madeira island.

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August 21, 2023

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Jadranka – SerbiaVerified booking

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Marco, the host, was excellent - very friendly and knowledgeable. He worked hard to make sure everyone was happy. The snorkelling was a great touch. The boat is beautiful and allowed for a very pleasant trip. We were fortunate enough to see a gervais beaked whale on our trip. We felt it was good value for money.

July 24, 2023

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Caroline – United KingdomVerified booking

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