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From Calheta: Whale and Dolphin Watching RIB Boat Tour

4.9  / 5
95 reviews
Activity provider:H2oMadeira
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From Calheta: Whale and Dolphin Watching RIB Boat Tour

Activity provider:H2oMadeira
4.9  / 5
95 reviews

From US$ 53.24 per person

Join a guided whale and dolphin-watching tour in Madeira and discover marine animals in their natural habitat. Board a boat in Calheta and set out to sea as you go in search of these magnificent creatures.

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Duration 2 hours
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English, Portuguese

Experience

Highlights
  • See magnificent whales and dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Take in fantastic views of Madeira island
  • Benefit from the expert help of your friendly guides
Full description

Discover magnificent marine creatures in their natural habitat with this boat tour. After boarding your boat, set off on a 2-hour journey of discovery as you venture into the Atlantic ocean and get close to some of the most amazing animals on the planet.  Aboard the "rib" boat, you can quickly reach where the animals are, and increase your chances of seeing more species on your trip. With the help of an experienced spotter, you can make the most of your experience with up-to-date information about where the whales and dolphins are.

During the boat trip, you will be accompanied by an experienced crew, who will inform you about the marine life around Madeira island. From the boat, you can also take in fantastic views of Madeira island. 

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  • Guide
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems

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Please meet at the local tour operator's office H2oMadeira at the Marina of Calheta (Level 0) 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time. It is located at Avenida D. Manuel I - Porto de Recreio da Calheta, 9370-133 Vila da Calheta, Portugal The Marina's parking house is highly recommended: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ibghPFvE1c7nxm5B8

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Water
  • Hat
  • Windbreaker

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Drones

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4.9 /5

based on 95 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Awesome! Saw two different dolphin species. The guides where so nice and always explained what they were doing, where we were going and what the spotter saw where we should go. They also explained the species. Whenever we saw debris they caught it and we brought it to land.

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