Catamaran Trip with Dolphin and Whale Watching from Funchal
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Activity
Catamaran
Languages
English, Portuguese
Minimum age
No age restrictions
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Aug 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Every day at 10:30, 15:00
Meeting place
Funchal
At VMT Madeira Kiosk in the Marina of Funchal (below Praça do Povo) (Marina do Funchal 09, São Martinho, 9000-055 Funchal, Portugal)
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 Pier 8, Funchal Marina. 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. 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 different capacities, and we will choose the more suitable boat according to demand
- Bar
- Sun-protected area
- Restrooms
Included Services
- 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.Not Included
- Snorkel equipment (a €10 deposit is required and will be refunded after the trip)
- Snacks and Drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Bring along
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Bathing suit
- windbreaker
The activity Catamaran Trip with Dolphin and Whale Watching from Funchal by VMT Madeira is available every day, from August 14, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Each day offers 2 start times between 10:30 and 15:00. Sessions last 3 hours and are offered as group activities. Prices start from €20.00 for kids and €40.00 for adults.
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