Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour: Marine Biologist-Led Excursion
4.6
273 Ratings
Funchal

Embark on an exciting whale and dolphin watching tour from Funchal, accompanied by marine biologists. Spot a diverse range of dolphins, whales, and turtles in the open sea of Madeira Island.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rota dos Cetáceos - All our whale watching tours are accompanied by our marine biologists team. Before each trip there is a short introduction where you’ll learn all about these majestic creatures, then the adventure starts! We have lookouts on land who guides us to the animals in vessels fully equipped for observing wild dolphins and whales. It…
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What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Tour escort/host
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Live commentary on board
  • All activities
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Our clients are always accompanied by our marine biologists team. Before each boat trip there is a short introduction, the the adventure starts! We have lookouts on land with binoculars specified for observing Cetaceans in the open sea. The lookouts guide us to the animals in vessels fully equipped for observing wild dolphins and whales. During your…

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Location
Rota dos Cetáceos
Avenida Arriaga
Before each trip there is a short introduction where you’ll learn all about these majestic creatures, then the adventure starts.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(273 Ratings)
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Roam43322510764
Sep 1, 2024
Paradise - Spectacular, we saw species that had not yet been seen, the Guide and the skyper, spectacular always attentive to the customers. I recommend and will come back on a next visit to Madeira
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511nathaliev
Aug 18, 2024
A great sea tour - Had a great morning trip with my boyfriend to go and see the dolphins. Even though I was started to get sea sick, they made sure I was ok and even stopped under the Cabo Girão for us to take a dip, just a great feeling to be swimming in the middle of the ocean ☺️ We saw 2 differents species of dolphins and even some babies 😍 The guide gives you all the information about the different dolphins and answers all of your questions. The captain is in contact with some spotters on land so that they indicate to him where are the whales and dolphins. We have really enjoyed our tour so thank you again ☺️
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F1374qzjonathanh
Aug 6, 2024
Loved it. - We loved this trip! Saw bottlenose dolphins and Pilot Whales. The Rib ride was exciting and took us close to the cliffs and a small harbour too. Animal sights are not guaranteed but for us we were fortunate. Saw a baby barracuda in the harbour too!
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Clementfebvre
Apr 21, 2024
Great experience - Superb experience. The crew is very pleasant, very good explanations We were able to see different species of dolphins.
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Ivanml1888hx
Sep 24, 2024
Well run - They do their best to track some whales and dolphins for you. They are well organised and it feels very safe. Some of our family went back for a second trip..
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C5720azdanaf
Sep 17, 2024
It was an experience I expected having grown up on the Pacific Ocean - They were able to find a pod of pilot whales (dolphins) fortunately. The tour was good with a knowledgeable guide. As we were sitting near the back of the craft he answered any questions we had. The attempt to find a second pod near the habour failed but the views were great. The zodiac type boat made it a true sea experience with moderate wave action but definitely some spray! Unforttunately I have no photos at this time, they are in the camera, no computer!
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Kmile2020
Jul 31, 2024
Good but no more - I think we had no chance that day to see animals. Others offer the same for a much more reasonable price.
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Dethieradrien
May 27, 2024
It's not worth the detour. - Good organization, short debriefing before starting but unfortunately we only saw a few dolphin fins at the very beginning of the sea trip and then 1h30 of dead calm until returning to the port.
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Borja1989
May 23, 2024
It's not in Spanish - My reservation was in Spanish. When I arrived at the office, they told me that there were people of all nationalities and the activity was going to be in English. The girl who accompanied us (not her fault) spoke almost no Spanish. The problem is that I have reserved something that has not been fulfilled.
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Roam609146
Sep 9, 2024
For swimming with dolphins... run away - If you want to swim with dolphins... go elsewhere They sell you this presta and put you with groups of people who just want to see whales and dolphins. In this case, it was only we who took the activity to swim with dolphins... If we cross the dolphins with which it is possible to swim so much better otherwise we reimburse you the difference between swimming with dolphins and the ride for even whales and dolphins... or 60€ for us 4... This is dishonest to me because if I had known this at Check-out, I would never have taken the risk of paying 260 € for an activity that is not going to be insured to me and worse... we are actually taken hostage on a boat for an activity that you did not wish to do and at the end they tell you "we will refund you the difference" I specify that the refund was made but that it was necessary to claim it by email 2 weeks after the activity and it is once the email sent that the procedure was launched on their side.. brief activity to bitter taste (no pun intended)
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).