Admire the beautiful surroundings of Funchal by boat as you search for whales and dolphins. There will be a stop for swimming and snorkeling at Cabo Girão or you can simply enjoy a drink as you admire the sunset.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Portuguese

Highlights

See dolphins and whales in their natural environment
Swim in gorgeous Cabo Girão
Admire a beautiful sunset

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Your journey begins at the marina in Funchal, where you will board the sailing yacht with a group of up to 20 people. On this relaxing sailing trip, you will be searching 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. There will be a stop to go swimming and snorkeling at Cabo Girão. Here, you can see the highest sea cliff in Europe, which towers 1,903 feet (580 meters) above the sea. If you don't want to swim, you can simply admire the beautiful coastal landscapes from the boat. You will be offered one complimentary drink onboard and be able to admire the beautiful sunset over the sea.

Includes

One drink
Snorkeling Equipment
Instructor

Food
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

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Meeting point

Gaviao - Dolphin & Whale Watching Trips. Please arrive 30 minutes before the activity is scheduled to start.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Swimwear
Towel
Sunscreen
Jacket

Not allowed

Oversize luggage

Know before you go

In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, an alternative date will be offered or a full refund.

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5 /5

based on 4 reviews

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Good customer service. Value for money. We saw a group of 10 pilot whales which came up close to the boat. This was fantastic. Then we went on a cruise near the coastline and enjoyed the sunset whilst drinking a glass of wine, soft drink, coffee etc. (one drink included per person). Would not hesitate to recommend. Thanks guys.

November 11, 2021

The boat trip was fantastic. After sailing for a while, we saw a very large group of dolphins. They swam for at least ten minutes along and at the seam of the boat. They came very close so we could see them very well. Then there was a beautiful sunset and we had a nice drink. Highly recommended!

October 21, 2021

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Tour

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Tour

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