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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

4.7 / 5

214 reviews

Activity provider: Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas
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    Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

    Activity provider: Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas

    From US$ 54.34 per person

    Hop onboard a cruise from Funchal and see diverse groups of dolphins, whales, and turtles up close. Learn about the local flora and fauna from your marine biologist guide's informative commentary.

    About this activity

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    Duration 2 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Portuguese

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Learn about cetaceans from a certified marine biologist
    • Admire dolphins, whales, birds, and turtles in their natural habitat
    • Explore Madeira's coastline from the ocean
    • Enjoy a fast-paced, safe and comfortable wildlife adventure
    Full description

    Look for whales and dolphins in their natural environment on a cruise with a dedicated crew. Powered by 2x 250hp engines, you can expect to cover larger distances than any other boat in Funchal in comfort. This means you will have the best chance to spot marine wildlife. Listen to informative commentary about the sea life of Madeira, as your crew and marine biologist guide make sure you have a great time whilst learning about the local cetaceans, fauna, and flora.

    Encounter groups of dolphins, whales, and turtles, and get up-close sightings as you speed across large distances in little time. Marvel as the animals splash about in the water and learn more about these amazing creatures and life in the ocean from your guide.

    Wildlife spotters work hard on land to find the animals before you set out on your trip. Depending on the species and sea conditions, you can get very close to the whales and dolphins, but remember, it is wildlife, and the primary goal is to be respectful of their habitat.

    Includes
    • Round-trip cruise
    • Marine biologist guide
    • Captain and crew
    • Life vests
    • Food and drinks
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    Not suitable for
    • People with back problems
    • People with heart problems

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    Important information

    Know before you go

    • Please advise if you have any heart conditions, back problems, or are pregnant
    • Sea life sighting is guaranteed. If you do not see any wildlife you will be given a second trip free of charge
    • The boat holds 18 people and 2 crew members, including a marine biologist guide
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 214 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.9/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Safety
      4.6/5

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    Excellent crew, they are very informative all around the trip. Love that they respect the wild animals so much. Had a windy day on the trip but the skippers did his job like a pro. Thanks to the marine biologist Sara who told us exactly what dolphin we saw and prepared us the best they could for the rough ride. Overall, amazing experience ❤️

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    January 17, 2023

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    Kitija – Latvia Verified booking

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    Great tour, during which we were able to observe dolphins and two types of whales for several minutes and sometimes very closely (according to the guide, however, we were particularly lucky that the animals were so curious). With our always friendly and personable vl guide (marine biologist), you noticed again and again how important the welfare of the animals is to her and that certain rules (duration of observation, proximity, so as not to stress animals) must be observed to protect them. All in all a very nice experience that was worth it, although it was now the fourth whale/dolphin observation (previously Ireland, Iceland and Norway)

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    January 12, 2023

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Germany Verified booking

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    We were lucky and saw both dolphins, pilot whales and sperm whales. The guide, Sara, was super good and emphasized that the animals are wild, so you never know if you will meet them. Nice to hear that whales and dolphins are discovered by 'scouts' on land, and sonar is not used to find them. We also had great weather so all was well.

    November 15, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Denmark Verified booking

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