Board a yacht to enjoy the beauty of the Madeiran coast. Look out for dolphins, whales and sea turtles, and go snorkeling.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French

Highlights

Enjoy dolphin and whale watching on a boat tour
Go swimming and snorkeling to see marine life
Admire views of the beautiful coast of Madeira

Full description

Hit the waters near Cabo Girão in search of dolphins and whales on a cruise trip from Funchal. Learn amazing facts about the animals from your guide. Take a dip in the water and use the snorkel provided, or relax with a drink in your hand before your sailboat docks back at the Funchal Marina.

Set sail from the marina in Funchal, where you will board the yacht. Search for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles up to 3 miles from the coast. With some luck, you will see lots of native wildlife in their natural environment.

As you keep an eye out for local wildlife, make a stop for snorkeling. Swim in the sea or use the snorkeling gear at Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe at 1,903 feet (580 meters) above the sea.

Alternatively, admire the towering cliffs and the scenic coastal landscapes from the boat while sipping on a complimentary drink served on board.

Includes

Live tour guide
Transport for activity duration: Sailboat, yacht
Water
Coffee
Soft drink
Alcoholic drinks
Snorkeling gear

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Please arrive 30 minutes before your activity at the Marina Do Funchal. Look for "Gaviao ticket office".

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Swimwear
Towel
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Oversize luggage

Know before you go

In case of cancellation due to bad weather, an alternative day will be offered, or a full refund
The sail will be used if there is adequate wind on the day

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 252 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5

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The staff were very attentive from the time of approaching the ticket counter until disembarking...we saw dolphins playing, which was pretty awesome! The staff on-board were very knowledgeable about the island and gave great info. I really enjoyed my trip, pity I could not join again before I left. Thank you to All!

August 5, 2022

Great time! We were able to observe some whales very closely during this excursion. We were surprised to see that there were about twenty of us on the boat, but we didn't feel too crowded or too numerous (10 groins at the front, 10 groins at the back). Our guide's comments on the island of Madeira were very interesting, they are attentive and take the time to chat a little with everyone The swim was a little too short for our taste

August 1, 2022

Really enjoyed the experience! We saw the dolphins and the whales and stopped for a swim. Maximum 20 people allowed on the boat, there's space for everyone to sit comfortably and enjoy the trip! Much better than the overcrowded catamarans! It doesn't say in the description but there's a toilet on board.

July 30, 2022

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

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