Dolphin and whale watching excursion in Madeira

Organized by VMT Madeira
This offer is very popular 53 people chose this activity this year

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 3 hrs
Spoken languages: Portuguese, English
Minimum age: From 1 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Join VMT Madeira on one of their awesome catamarans and explore the magnificent south coast of Madeira from Funchal looking for dolphins and whales!

VMT Madeira invites you on their comfortable catamarans for a relaxing trip along the South coast of Madeira. This dolphin and whale watching trip parting from Funchal will last for 3 hours and has a strong possibility of spotting whales and dolphins in all their magnitude and in their natural habitat.

This experience is an authentic naval trip 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 for swimming below the cliffs of Cabo Girão’, one of the highest sea cliffs in the world at 580 m. in altitude.

At all times, the qualified crew 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 trip is the opportunity you'll have to discover the beauty of Madeira Sea and Coastline on board of a catamaran, but it'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. As if this wasn't enough in the summer you also have the chance to swim and go snorkeling!

Activity requirements

Minors must have authorization from their parents.

Included
  • All necessary equipment
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Swimsuit
  • Light jacket
100% secure payments
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Meeting point
Marina do Funchal Loja 09, 9000-024 Funchal, Portugal Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
24 hrs
Cancellation 24 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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  • 3.8 / 5

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  • 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.

  • 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….

  • 4.5 / 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.

  • 5 / 5

Mas tempo para banharse no cabo girao

  • 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.