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Dolphin and whale watching in Funchal with luxury catamaran all inclusive

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69,00 €

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Kieli: English, Spanish, Portuguese

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Kesto: 3 tuntia

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Enjoy a fantastic cruise with your family and friends
See dolphins, whales, and turtles
Visit Cabo Girão, the second-highest sea cliff in the world and the highest in Europe
Admire great views of the West coast of Funchal

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Join this 3-hour sea adventure departing from Funchal, for an experience that combines luxury and adventure. Upon your arrival on the catamaran, you'll be greeted with Portuguese sparkling wine and enjoy an open bar, including a variety of cocktails, local beers and wines, and refined handmade snacks.

Your journey begins at the new marina in Funchal, where you'll set out in search of dolphins, whales, and turtles. Then, you'll have a welcome break at Cabo Girão (586 m), Europe's highest sea cliff, which provides the opportunity to swim in crystal-clear waters during a bathing session. On the return to the marina, you'll relax while contemplating breathtaking panoramic views of the South coast of Madeira.

The likelihood of observing dolphins and whales is 96% during the morning experiences, 92% in the afternoon, and 68% during our summer sunset experiences, according to the 2023 figures. The team of onshore observers, is equipped with powerful binoculars, contributes to achieving these high observation rates. Please keep in mind, while the team makes every effort, there are days when these wild creatures choose not to reveal themselves. To maintain an intimate atmosphere, the excursion is limited to a maximum of 17 guests accompanied by 3 crew members, ensuring optimal visibility of marine life and 5-star service for each guest.

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Open bar
Local snacks, and small appetizers
Photo report
Opastettu kierros
Risteily

Minne

Praça do Povo, Avenida Do Mar, Funchal, Portugal

Tapaamispaikka:

In front of the VipDolphins kiosk at the Funchal Marina. Please arrive 20 minutes before departure

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This activity takes a maximum of 17 participants on board and 3 crew members

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4,9 /5

Perustuu 103 varmennettuun asiakasarvioon

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Palvelu

5/5

Turvallisuus

5/5

Henkilökunta

5/5

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Frau Monika
Verified booking
5
26. syyskuuta 2025
Matkusti puolison kanssa
Es hat uns ALLES gefallen, kleine Gruppe, exklusives Schiff, freundliches Personal, Essen und Trinken- alles perfekt! Zum Weiterempfehlen!!
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Mike
Verified booking
5
25. syyskuuta 2025
Matkusti puolison kanssa
Really friendly and helpful staff, the boat was in excellent condition and very clean. We were attracted to this cruise because of the limitation on passenger numbers and we were not disappointed, there was plenty of comfortable seating space and it was very easy to move around. Even though we did not see dolphins or whales this time we loved the experience and would love to do it again.
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Edgar & Snjezana
Verified booking
5
22. syyskuuta 2025
Matkusti puolison kanssa
Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr freundlich und serviceorientiert. Die Verpflegung war prima und der Ausflug war rundum gelungen Vielen Dank.
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Ann
Verified booking
5
5. syyskuuta 2025
Matkusti perheen kanssa
We don’t see any whales or dolphins but that really didn’t matter. The trip was amazing and the sea swimming among the best thing I’ve ever done. I told the guide that due to an injury (and being 60) I’d not be able to use the step ladder to get back onto the boat. The guide lowered the platform for me and enabled me to enjoy my swim knowing that I had an easy way back on board. I can’t thank him enough.
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PAS
Verified booking
5
21. elokuuta 2025
Matkusti puolison kanssa
Very positive experience all round, with nothing negative to report on.
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Keeley
Verified booking
5
19. elokuuta 2025
Matkusti perheen kanssa
The boat trip was amazing the boat was a luxurious we got to see dolphins and had a swim stop the staff was great couldn’t do enough for you all drinks was free with a few snacks for you to try. Boat was so spacious which we loved as only 17 people aloud on at a time other boats passed which was over loaded with people. Would definitely recommend it was a lovely afternoon out.

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