Whale and Dolphin-Watching Sailing tour in the 'Santa Maria de Colombo' from Funchal, Madeira

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Embark on an incredible whale and dolphin-watching tour from Funchal in an incredible replica of Christopher Columbus's Santa Maria! An unforgettable adventure.

Feel like a 15th-century pirate as you board for this whale and dolphin-watching sailing tour from Funchal, in southern Madeira! The crew of the Santa Maria de Colombo will take you on an adventurous ride to discover the marine wildlife around this Portuguese island.

You should arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before your activity's starting time. At Funchal's Marina, you'll check in and then a staff member will brief you on the safety protocols you need to follow, and the exact itinerary of your whale and dolphin-watching sailing tour from Funchal.

Then, you'll sail off! The boat, which is a replica of Cristopher Columbus' own Santa Maria, will lead you away from the island and toward sites known to be home to dolphins and whales around Madeira. You'll get to see stunning views of the southern side of the island, as well as observe the incredible marine wildlife that is only available in this area of the Atlantic Ocean.

After this wonderful adventure, your whale and dolphin-watching sailing tour from Funchal will take you toward Cabo Girão, or if the weather doesn't allow it, to Santa Cruz, so you can observe different views. And in the summer months, you'll be able to dive into the sea and take a swim in the beautiful crystal-clear waters of Cabo Girão!

So, don't miss out on this great adventure and book your dolphin-watching sailing tour from Funchal, in Madeira, today! You won't regret it.

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Practical information

Step back into history as you board a replica of Christopher Columbus' Santa Maria and explore the ocean around Madeira's southern coast, looking for the dolphins and whales that live there!

Course of events

- Arrival at meeting point and introduction to your crew

- Safety and activity briefing

- Whale and dolphin-watching boat tour

- Stop under Cabo Girão for a swim (only in the summer months)

- Return to the meeting point

- Disembarkment and end of activity

Activity requirements

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure time.

Special terms

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.

Meeting point:
Marina de Recreio do Porto do Funchal-Cais 08, 32.6455ºN,16.9102ºW
Spoken languages:Portuguese, English, Spanish
Included
  • Boat tour
  • Expert crew
  • Madeira wine tasting
  • Honey cake
Excluded
  • Transportation to the meeting point
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Jacket or windbreaker

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