Board a boat and head out to the Atlantic to look for the many species of marine life found there on this great whale and dolphin-watching excursion in Madeira!
Have you ever seen a dolphin or a whale in their natural habitat? Embark on a dolphin and whale-watching excursion off the coast of Funchal, capital of Madeira, to enjoy the spectacle that these mammals offer you at sea by jumping and accompanying the boat along its route.
Madeira, a Portuguese island located off the shore of Morocco, is an ideal destination for nature lovers. Its humid and dense forests, mainly of laurel, a Unesco World Heritage Site, are of unique beauty. In addition to this, thanks to the island's location in the middle of the Atlantic, its seas are great hubs for different populations of dolphins, whales, and even turtles!
The crew of Rota dos Cetaceos offers you an outing in one of their semi-rigid boats with a capacity for 18 people. For your whale and dolphin-watching adventure around Madeira, you will find them at their offices in the Marina Shopping Center in Funchal. There, they will check you in and give you a thorough briefing on the activity and the safety rules you need to follow. Then, they will explain the species of dolphins and whales that can be sighted off the coast of Madeira, such as the bottlenose dolphin, the painted dolphin or the sperm whale.
Onces all of that is done, your whale and dolphin-watchng tour around Madeira will begin! You will board the boat, ready to see these mammals in action with your newly acquired knowledge of them. For 2 and a half hours, you will sail the Atlantic Ocean accompanied by a team of marine biologists who will explain all the curiosities of these animals and will answer all your questions once you find them.
And if there are no sightings on your excursion, don't worry! Your guides will offer you a new excursion for free, so that you can experience the amazing thrill of seeing these beautiful animals in their natural habitats.
Don't miss out and book your whale and dolphin-watching excursion from Funchal, and around Madeira, today!
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Practical information
Ride a boat with expert marine biologists who will take you to the best places for whale and dolphin watching around Madeira, and explain the different species and their natural habitats. It's an unmissable adventure!
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your guides
- Safety and activity briefing
- Introduction to Madeira's dolphins and whales
- Beginning of the boat excursion
- Search for dolphins and whales, but also sea turtles.
- Return to the meeting point
- Disembarkment and end of activity
This activity is not recommended for people with back problems, who are pregnant, have reduced mobility, or suffer from sea sickness.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the excursion.
Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed. If no cetaceans are sighted during the excursion, a second trip is offered free of charge.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
- Marine biologist
- Life jacket
- Boat ride
- Lookouts on land to spot wildlife
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Food or drinks
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Jacket
- Comfortable clothes
- Water
- Sunscreen
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