Catamaran Cruise: Discover Atlantic Sealife and Funchal
3.7
55 Ratings

Join a Catamaran adventure to spot dolphins, whales, and turtles. Explore Funchal’s Old Town, Pico dos Barcelos, and Câmara de Lobos Bay by bus.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Sightseeing Tour, Whale & Dolphin Watching (Route)

Operating Schedule: The Hop-On Hop-Off Bus departs from Avenida do Mar (near the Marina). Buses leave every 30 minutes from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and every 45 minutes from 1:15 PM to 5:00 PM.
Duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes.
The Catamaran departs from VMT City Pier Quiosque (in front of Stop 2)….

see more
What's Included
  • Catamaran cruise alongside Madeira’s coast
  • Sample a glass of Madeira wine at Old Blandy’s Wine Lodge
  • Discounts on tickets to monuments, museums and leisure activities
  • Hop-on hop-off tour (48h ticket validity)
  • 10% discount when purchasing other Yellow Bus ticket (every tour in every city)
  • Bordal Embroideries Factory free entry and 10% discount on its products
What's Not Included
  • Museums/monuments entrance
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on an incredible journey aboard a catamaran and dive into the vibrant marine life of the Atlantic Ocean, seeking out playful dolphins, majestic whales, and inquisitive turtles while snapping unforgettable photos. Enjoy the sea breeze as you sail across the shimmering waters, allowing the rhythm of the waves to make each moment enchanting.
Board…

see more
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
3.7
(55 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
909stevenf
Sep 8, 2025
100% book this tour, Best looking boat tour with a fantastic crew and free boat tour if you don't see any animals. - Fantastic time with both the tour and the boat cruise. Such a beautiful island and this Bus tour was very Informative with a clear speaking English and French for the wife narrative. The Boat cruise was the highlight of our Holiday, we saw beautiful dolphins and the crew were awesome, infact we didn't see anything on our first sailing which was a blessing as we got a second cruise free.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dennis_l
Mar 3, 2025
On/off bus tour with whale and dolphin watch - The hop on hop off busses are a great way to get around an unfamiliar city and find important sights and landmarks
Review provided by Viator
Zoltanjozsef_v
Apr 1, 2020
Sunny yellow - Fantastic sunny day with yellow bus. I love it. The bus driver was excellent. The panoramic bus was great.
Review provided by Viator
Fansofgreece
Feb 6, 2020
Great value for money. - Fantastic bus tour. Three routes and you can get a 48 hour ticket for €19 each. It takes you to the top of the island and all around Funchal. Excellent value.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Klausht4377mn
Jan 20, 2020
Bus trip - Super saved via Tripadvisor for two 8 € compared to local provider. Drive everything ok.The announcement was a bit late
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Valerie
Jan 5, 2020
Great way to see island - The on and off bus was the best way to get around. We did all the routes and also went up to Cabo Girao. My family stood on the clear glass, but I do not like heights. I was the photographer. I also liked shopping in one of the mallls.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Missposh88
Jan 3, 2020
We loved the trip - It was a whole day in motion. Bus well equipped and driver's sympathy. Quiet travel and ease in finding the stops.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kariheikki
Jun 24, 2022
Traditional activity - Funchal hop-on-hop-off is - like numerous other hop-on-hop-offs - a very handy way to familiarize yourselves with local attractions. In Funchal it is not any better or any worse than somewhere else. Commentary gives you basic knowledge about important places, houses or activities. Buses, which we used were a little bit worn-outs. We bought a 5-day ticket and used the Yellow Buses to go to Funchal centre avoiding crowdy local buses. Only problem was that Yellow Buses did not have any clear timetable, you had to wait a moment beside the street. But a tourist must not be in a hurry...
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Paradise18231198763
Oct 13, 2024
Two in one bustour 48h - Negative is that you can't buy tickets anywhere except on the bus. When we bought a ticket for 2 days from the bus driver on Saturday he was friendly and explained it calmly. Unfortunately, the buses do not run very frequently. On Sunday the first 4 buses just drove through without stopping, bravo my 2 day ticket has passed me again. Now we prefer to walk in funchal and annoy ourselves about no more bus drivers who keep us waiting for hours despite paid ticket. The 2 day ticket is not really recommended.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lauraau2961og
Feb 3, 2022
Miserable and disappointing - AVOID YELLOW BUS. Despite widespread advertising that free Wi-Fi is available on the bus, there is no WiF on the bus. I was not informed of this false advertising until AFTER I purchased a ticket and boarded a bus. Requesting a refund was clumsy and frustrating, as I had to take a City Bus back to the Yellow Bus store. This was an additional expense and further wasted my time in Funchal. Very frustrating; I doubt that my request for a refund will be granted. If I do get a refund, I will update this review.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Check Availability
From $54
From $54
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Select a date
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).
More activities from this operator
From $137
4.3
3 Ratings
Casa de Mateus Tour: Baroque Beauty and Wine
Porto
From $45
3.6
395 Ratings
Lisbon: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours across Three Routes