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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

4.7 / 5

347 reviews

Activity provider:Gaviao Madeira
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

Activity provider:Gaviao Madeira

4.7

347 reviews

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From US$ 37.62 per person

Likely to sell out

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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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, Portuguese

Experience

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
  • Round-trip sailboat cruise
  • Guide
  • Captain
  • Crew
  • 1 drink
  • Snorkel
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Meet at Praça do Povo, Cais 8, in front of door number 2.

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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
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From US$ 37.62 per person

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 347 reviews

Review summary

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

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Unfortunately we missed out on swimming due to spending longer looking for dolphins, which was the reason we booked the trip on the first place. Didn’t get much of a tour/commentary on landmarks as we were told we would. Sea was also very very choppy, appreciate this can’t be helped but a bit of forewarning would have been appreciated so I could have taken a travel sickness tablet

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September 28, 2022

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Overall great experience, great value for money. We saw a lot of dolphins but unfortunately no whales. The guide was very friendly, he explained a lot of stuff regarding the habitat of the dolphins and other interesting topics like the origin and the history of Madeira. They also offered a free drink and we had a chance to swim close to the Cabo Girão cliff which was amazing.

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August 9, 2022

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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!

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