Catamaran Dolphin and Whale-Watching Boat Excursion in Madeira

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3.5 hrs
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From 1 years-old and up
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From€20

Hop on a catamaran and explore the magnificent southern coast of Madeira, from Funchal, looking for dolphins and whales! It will be an unforgettable experence.

VMT Madeira invites you on their comfortable catamarans for a relaxing trip along the southern coast of Madeira in search of dolphins and whales. This dolphin and whale-watching boat trip departing from Funchal will last for 3 hours and offers you a high possibility of spotting whales and dolphins in all their magnitude and in their natural habitat.

This whale and dolphin-watching experience n Madeira is an authentic naval trip, so if the winds are favorable, you'll have to be prepared to hoist the sails, a unique and relaxing sensation! In the summer months, there is a possibility of stopping to swim and snorkel below the cliffs of Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs in the world at 580 meters in altitude.

At all times, the qualified crew on your dolphin and whale-watching catamaran boat tour will share interesting information about the species of cetaceans you are seeing, as well as other technical and historical information to ensure a complete and unique experience.

One of the main advantages of this dolphn and whale-watching boat tour around Madeira is the opportunity you'll have to discover the beauty of the Madeira sea and coastline onboard a very comfortable catamaran. But that's not all, VMT guarantees that you will see dolphins or whales. And if you don`t? No worries, VMT allows you to reschedule another trip for free!

So, what are you waiting for? Take your chance to observe some of the most interesting marine wildlife in the world and book your dolphin and whale watching tour in Madeira, from Funchal, today!

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From€20

Practical information

Spend 3 hours on a comfortable catamaran, exploring Madeira's ocean and heading to the areas most populated by dolphins and whales. It will be a magical moment that you can pend with family or friends. Sail around the beautiful waters around Madeira, and if the weather permits it, even get to swim in the ocean below Cabo Girao! It will be an amazing adventure you won't soon forget.

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your guide

- Safety and activity briefing

- Embark on the catamaran

- Spend around 3 hours sailing the sea in search of whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and more!

- Swimming and snorkelling at Cabo Girao (if the weather allows it)

- Return to the starting point

- Disembarkment and end of activity

Activity requirements

Minors must have authorization from their parents or guardians.

Special terms

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

Meeting point:
VMT Madeira - Catamaran Trips Marina do Funchal 09, 9000-055 Funchal, Portugal
Spoken languages:Portuguese, English
Included
  • Catamaran boat tour
  • Expert guide and skipper
  • Insurance
  • Snorkelling equipment
Excluded
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Food or drinks (available for an extra fee)
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Swimsuit
  • Light jacket

Reviews

Average rating

4.3/5

(7)
  • Excellent
    57.1%
    4
  • Very good
    14.3%
    1
  • Average
    28.6%
    2
  • Poor
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Wolfgang A., Germany — 10/03/2023
5/5
Die Tour zum Delphin watching war gut organisiert und wir stachen pünktlich zum vereinbarten Zeitpunkt in See. Die Crew erläuterte in verständlicher Weise sowohl die Sicherheitshinweise als auch den Verlauf der Schiffstour und später dann die Beobachtungen mit den Delphinen.
Jan Arild A., Norway — 15/09/2022
5/5
It was a nice trip with some small local whales and dolphins, we where lucky to se the dolphins hunting a school of fish. Do not expect to see the large humpback or orcas, we learned they are rear to find in this area.
John H., United Kingdom — 14/07/2021
5/5
The Catamaran was very clean and a great ride. Plenty of room to move around and layout on the netting. Seeing the whales and dolphins up close was amazing.
Robert M., United Kingdom — 18/02/2023
4/5
Great 3hrs on the ocean. Excellent toilet facilities and a bar with refreshments. Only let down was as it was cold it needed better hot drinks….
Astrid V., Netherlands — 07/10/2024
3/5
Nice that we got to see some dolphins. But overall we went to one site to look for them and after 10 minutes we proceeded to go back to the coast and sail along the shore line for the remainder of the trip. I would have liked to have had more opportunities to see some more sealife.

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