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Catamaran Trip with Dolphin and Whale Watching from Funchal

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Activity
Catamaran
Full description
Languages
English, Portuguese
Meeting place
Funchal

At VMT Madeira Kiosk in the Marina of Funchal (below Praça do Povo).

FREE cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity

Details

There is nothing more magical than to observe dolphins and whales in their natural habitat! Embark for a one-of-a-kind journey where you will have the opportunity to spot a wide variety of wildlife just a few kilometres off the coast of Funchal, including playful dolphins, majestic whales, cute turtles and lots of seabirds. During this relaxing tour, there will be nothing else than you and the immensity of the ocean and its inhabitants. In summer, we also make a short stop below the 580-meter-high cliffs of ‘Cabo Girão’, one of the highest sea cliffs in the world, for a refreshing swim. Come and share this unforgettable trip with your family and friends and make your holidays in Madeira very special!


Tour programme
- Departure:
We meet directly at our office in the Funchal harbour. The check-in closes 30 min prior to the time of departure written on your booking confirmation, so make sure to be at the harbour on time. Once everybody is on board, we will depart to our adventure!
- Tour:
On board our comfortable catamaran, the tour will send us along the southern coast of Madeira where we will spot dolphins, whales, turtles and seabirds if we are lucky. Once on site, we will slow down the engines, which will make it more relaxing and will also pollute less. During the trip, our passionate crew will share with you its knowledge about the various species that you will see, as well as technical and historical information. In summer (June-September), we make a stop below the impressive cliffs of Cabo Girão for a well-deserved swim and snorkel break.
- Arrival:
After 3hrs, it is time to go back to Funchal where you will debark, your head full of wonderful memories.

Characteristics of the boat
- Number of passengers: we own three catamarans with a capacity of 70, 98 and 216 passengers, and we will choose the more suitable boat according to demand
- Bar
- Sun-protected area
- Restrooms

Included Services
- Snacks and Drinks
- Snorkel equipment
- Cetacean guarantee: In case you don't see any cetaceans, you will have a second trip free to try again or till you see cetaceans. Usually a second trip will suffice because we have 90% chances of watching cetaceans.

Bring along
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Bathing suit
- windbreaker

Recommendations for Catamaran Trip with Dolphin and Whale Watching from Funchal

AlexandraAugust 21, 2023verified1 day (3 hours/day)

Wonderful day. We sopted the dolphins 🐬 , it was really a nice day. Really friendly staff

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CarinaSeptember 15, 2022verified1 day (3 hours/day)

Very nice. It stops often enough to be able to watch in peace. In between, something is always explained without it being too much.

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ELENIJune 20, 2022verified1 day (3 hours/day)

We had a great time during the watching as we were able to see two groups of dolphins (different species) and a sperm whale. The location where we could swim was excellent. Totally recommended.

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