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From Funchal: Whales and Dolphin Adventure Tour

4.5  / 51134 reviews
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From Funchal: Whales and Dolphin Adventure Tour
4.5  / 51134 reviews

Make lasting memories with dolphins and whales in their natural habitat on a boat tour from Funchal. Learn about these fascinating creatures, and get up close and personal with them.

About this activity

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Iris – Romania

Everything was amazing, we hoped for more animals but in the end it was enough. The sea wasn’t so calm and we couldn’t swim with the dolphins unfortunately. The tour guide was just perfect, she explained everything we needed to know and she answered to all questions. This is the activity you need to do with this guys especially because you won’t regret it.

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Iris – Romania
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Anna – Germany

We got to see a turtle and a group of dolphins! It was really impressive. 100% recommend! Camilla and Vlad were really good guides! Unfortunately we didn’t see anything else, but that was on the animals. The boat ride was funny, just know that your but probably will hurt after this.

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Anna – Germany

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Lourenço Boat Whales and dolphins

  • Timeline stop icon

    Madeira

    Boat cruise, Dolphin watching, Whale watching (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Lourenço Boat Whales and dolphins

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy spotting whales or dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Journey on a speedboat, covering more ground as you spot cetaceans
  • Marvel at the crystal clear waters as you travel around the edge of Madeira

Full description

Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Come jump aboard our custom-made boat and enjoy the thrill of a 2-hour tour with our 99% chance of seeing these majestic creatures, you'll be sure to make lasting memories. Book your Dolphin-Whales Adventure tour today! If conditions allow (behaviour of the animals and good sea conditions) we might offer you the possibility to enter the water with the dolphins when we encounter: - Common dolphins or Spotted Dolphins and If no dolphins or whales are spotted during the tour, you'll be offered another free tour, or, in case of unavailability due to weather conditions, a free trip voucher valid for two years. Advantages of a Speed boat tour: Fewer people than a catamaran trip (+100), this is an intimate and familiar tour that takes a maximum of 12 persons. Powerful engines ensure you can cover larger distances quickly, giving you more chances to see multiple groups of whales or dolphins. You can observe marine life from really close distances Lots of fun and adrenaline No motion sickness

Includes

  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Unfortunately, no food will be served on this tour but there is a café where you can purchase it

Not suitable for

  • Children under 10 years
  • Pregnant women

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Date

Meeting point

The tour departs from the new marina of Funchal. Meet your guide directly at the speed boat, in front of door 4, the last one on the left looking at the sea. You can park your car at the Almirante Reis parking lot (not the Marina Park which is private) just a few minutes from the boat departure. The Google Maps point provided is the best way to get to the boat. Keep in mind that the meeting time is 20 minutes before the departure. If you need detailed indications on how to find the boat we made for you a concise video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e06PxTx-YuDlU-OIWtUvMVOr3sG-SiTS/view?usp=sharing

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Jacket

Know before you go

  • This tour is weather-dependent, please keep in mind that conditions can change quickly.
  • This tour operates under animal welfare rules created in consultation with World Animal Protection, an organization committed to improving the lives of animals

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 1134 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Iris – RomaniaAugust 30, 2024  – Verified booking
Everything was amazing, we hoped for more animals but in the end it was enough. The sea wasn’t so calm and we couldn’t swim with the dolphins unfortunately. The tour guide was just perfect, she explained everything we needed to know and she answered to all questions. This is the activity you need to do with this guys especially because you won’t regret it.
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Anna – GermanySeptember 12, 2024  – Verified booking
We got to see a turtle and a group of dolphins! It was really impressive. 100% recommend! Camilla and Vlad were really good guides! Unfortunately we didn’t see anything else, but that was on the animals. The boat ride was funny, just know that your but probably will hurt after this.
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Casey – United KingdomNovember 30, 2024  – Verified booking
Was an amazing experience!! So well organised and truly a once in a lifetime experience. We luckily saw the dolphins and swimming with them in the open ocean is one thing I will never ever forget
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Product ID: 229471

Activity provider:Azul Diving Madeira

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