Luxury Catamaran Half Day Tour: Dolphin Watching on Madeira Island
4.3
101 Ratings
Funchal
Embark on a luxury catamaran half-day tour on Madeira Island and witness dolphins, whales, and turtles in their natural habitat. Enjoy the comfort of our boat, with a maximum of 18 people on board, and indulge in free snacks and drinks.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Madeira Islands - Our trips take 3 hours and during this period we can observe dolphins, whales, turtles or other types of cetaceans. We stop for a swim and return along the coast to Funchal.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Snacks
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Embark on a journey of luxury on the premier catamaran of Madeira Island. You’ll have the chance to witness dolphins, whales, and turtles in their natural habitat. Our voyage caters to all ages, offering optimal comfort upon our vessel, accommodating up to 18 individuals both indoors and outdoors. We pause for a dip at Cabo Girão and we serve complimentary light treats alongside a range of beverages (including a welcome drink - non-alcoholic also available).

Location
Praça do Povo
Avenida Do Mar
Very large garden with a flag of the region. When you get to the flag please look down the left side and you will find our kiosk.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.3
(101 Ratings)
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Daytrip54866510047
May 19, 2024
Top sea experience - Great sea trip with Atlantic Pearl, well organized, attentive, super boat, very clean and comfortable. Top notch crew, very friendly
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Joo_d
Mar 25, 2024
Chill experience with actual sightings. - Seeing animal life is just a plus, the ride itself and the crew make for a very enjoyable and relaxing experience.
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Mairead_c
Feb 8, 2024
Excellent trip very... - Excellent trip very interesting and informative great look at geology of Madeira well managed highly recommend
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Levinev2023
Dec 4, 2023
Fantastic! - Really fantastic. Nice boat! Small group of people. Good guide. Seen many animals with respect for nature.
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Bob_j
Apr 29, 2024
Nice boat. good crew,... - Nice boat. good crew, perfect amount of time on the water. Well organised Only two small issues: Would have liked to have seen the dolphins from a closer range 'Snacks@ on board was simple a slice or two of custard cake. No cheese, no cold meats, no crisps nuts etc.
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Olggit
Mar 11, 2024
Worthwhile - Very comfortable. No whales or dolphins but we did have a good view of the coastline with commentary. Don't expect much from the snacks.
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Angharadf2024
May 7, 2024
A Wonderful Boat Ride - The boat ride was so beautiful with wonderful views. It was also really nice to be on a less crowded boat especially compared to others which seemed to have hoards of people on them. This boat has about 20 people max. We saw a few dolphins at the start but when other boats came close we left. This I completely understand as to not scare the dolphins. However, the rest of the trip felt more like a boat trip with a set course rather than a trip to spot sea life. The other reviews are true, they do offer one drink and a small piece of sweet bread. The trip was really beautiful with dramatic coastlines and calm waves. Book this if you want a less crowded boat trip along the Madeiran coast!
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Graham_l
Apr 8, 2024
Tour was OK. Been on better tours where you get information about the island or wildlife. This didn't happen here. - The trip was lovely. The staff were very pleasant on board but the rep by the dock was very dismissive.
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Thoooooooma
Feb 23, 2024
To avoid - Indeed, few people compared to other boats offering the same service but... the catamaran moves much slower than the other boats of the competing companies so we were never able to see the dolphins which were far in front, while the two other boats of the other companies were able to admire them for several long minutes…. The crew certainly offers a drink (a glass of wine or can of coke, beer) but the treat is only a tiny bowl of chips in which everyone dips their hands... none but no explanation from the crew concerning the landscapes (magnificent) seen, the sea and its exploitation or even the boat itself...: they are on their phone and wake up only to shout that the swim should only last 5 minutes maximum...(the time for a dive max ..) and they have the nerve to ask for a tip at the end… really a tourist trap!!
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K1895fjbenc
Dec 12, 2023
Let down - Let down. Booked the day before, arrived at the stand at the stated time to be told that there was no boat available and they had no idea of the booking. Thankfully we jumped on a different operators boat next door last minute. The refund request is also taking too long to say that they were told on the day and were well aware it was their fault.
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