Swimming with Dolphins around Funchal, Madeira

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Take a boat ride to swim with dolphins along the coast of Funchal, Madeira, for a magical experience!

Have you ever dreamed of meeting a dolphin in its natural habitat? Now you can live this magical experience on the coast of Funchal, as you go swimming with dolphins in Madeira!, You'll be able to enjoy the spectacle these mammals offer, as well as observe beautiful panoramic views of the island on this wonderful adventure.

Madeira, one of the islands of Portugal, is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco. It is an ideal destination for nature lovers, since its humid and dense forests, mainly laurel forests, a Unesco World Heritage Site, are of unique beauty. In addition, thanks to the island's location in the middle of the Atlantic, you can find populations of dolphins, whales, and even sea turtles in its seas!

With all this in mind, there is no better place to swim with dolphins than Madeira and the crew of Rota dos Cetaceos makes it easy for you. You will find them at their offices in the Marina Shopping Center in Funchal. There, they will introduce you to the species of dolphins and whales that inhabit the coasts of Madeira such as the bottlenose dolphin, the painted dolphin, or the sperm whale. Then, after a safety briefing where you'll learn about the rules you need to follow in the excursion, you will embark on one of their semi-rigid boats with a capacity for 18 people.

After a ride in the Atlantic Ocean accompanied by a team of marine biologists who will explain all the curiosities of these animals and answer all your questions, it will be time to swim with the dolphins off the coast of Madeira! A unique experience you are not likely to forget.

And since the dolphins are wildlife, there is a possibility that you won't find any on your experience. But don't worry! Your guides will keep that in mind and offer you another opportunity to swim with the dolphins in Madeira, for free!

So, if you want to spend a magical moment on this amazing Portuguese island, don't hesitate to book your excursion to swim with dolphins from Funchal, in Madeira! You won't regret it.

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Practical information

Take your opportunity to swim with the different species of dolphins that can be found around Madeira! Enjoy riding on a boat around the Atlantic Ocean and jumping into the water for a magical experience.

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your guides

- Safety and activity briefing

- Introduction to Madeira's dolphins and whales.

- Beginning of the boat excursion to try to find a group of dolphins to swim with

- Time for swimming with the dolphins

- Return to the meeting point

- Disembarkment and end of activity

Activity requirements

You must know how to swim to participate in this activity.

Special terms

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the excursion.

Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed. If no cetaceans are sighted during the excursion, a second trip will be offered for free.

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Meeting point:
Avenida Arriaga 45A, Galerias de São Lourenço, store 35, 9000-045 Funchal, Portugal
Spoken languages:Portuguese, French, English
Included
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Professional Guide
  • Boat ride
  • Life jacket
Excluded
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Food or drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Jacket
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen

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