Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour: Sustainable Marine Life Observation with Onboard Biologist
4.8
320 Ratings
Funchal

We promise sightings of whales and dolphins in their native habitat. Observations are conducted sustainably, causing little disturbance to the animals. The vessel has a limited capacity of 18 seats. A marine biologist is present on the boat.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marina do Funchal - Begin the activity with an introductory briefing with the general presentation of the trip, sightings and safety on board.
    Whale and dolphin watching using a semi rigid, guided by a skipper and marine biologist will provide an unforgettable experience.
    Contact with nature and cetaceans in their natural habitat.
What's Included
  • Life jacket included
Location
VENTURA| Nature Emotions
Marina do Funchal
Pier 8, Marina do Funchal, 9000-055 Funchal VENTURA NATURE EMOTIONS KIOSK Please arrive at the kiosk 30 minutes before the trip.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Boudicca_9
Apr 13, 2024
Best Boat Trip EVER - Comfortable fast RIB with excellent guide Felipe. We saw three species of dolphins leaping and Felipe showed us pictures which was great, but the piece de resistance was the humpback whale . There was an universal Wow! It reared up out of the water, rolled and slapped its tail down with almighty splashes. I have a lot of photos showing large splashes where the whale had been seconds before. That was the best boat trip I've ever had in all my 81 years. Thank you Ventura and a special thank you to Felipe.
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H1655chmeganr
Apr 7, 2024
Great experience, lovely guides, saw dolphins and a humpback whale - Great experience! The team were enthusiastic and had good knowledge, they were respectful of the animals, the boat ride was fun. Very lucky to see a humpback whale breaching, we stayed with it for 10-15 minutes then left it alone. Also saw three species of dolphins. Highly recommend!
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Hightower875
Apr 4, 2024
Excellent - Excellent. Thank you guys not only for having enabled us to see humpback whale and 3 different kind of dolphins but doing so in a respectful and caring manner, setting a good example for our 4- and 9-yr old children! Obrigado
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Mariedh8160sg
Mar 19, 2024
Excellent trip! - Really excellent trip, safety a priority & well informed commentary & up to date research information. Brought to pods of dolphins & pilot whales with opportunities for lots of viewing wherever you sat on the rib. Great return trip along the south west coast so lots of sights along the way. Tip: finding the office was a bit tricky - it’s on the marina berths opposite an ice cream kiosk - see the photo! Go to the loo before you leave! Enjoy the memories 🐬 🐋😊
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Resort53964679920
Mar 14, 2024
Saw dolphins, fun rib ride - Trip booked for my husband's birthday. Was a brilliant experience, professional company, communicated via whatsapp with updates. Guides had really good knowledge. Saw two different types of dolphins - Fun boat trip overall, would recommend.
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Eszter_w
Feb 22, 2024
Great program - Everybody was really kind! It was a great program! You could see a lot of beautiful views also from the ocean to the cities and cliffs
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Matt_d
Feb 20, 2024
Go….. it was great fun! - We went on this trip on a sunny February morning. We saw some common dolphins hunting and playing and it was magical. I’d really recommend going. The guides really tried to find the wildlife and we spent a good amount of time with the dolphins when they were spotted. The speedboat in itself is a fantastic experience.
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Nicola
Feb 15, 2024
Fabulous trip - Fantastic trip on the rib, full 2.5 hours. Travelled much further than we had imagined and saw two types of dolphins. The rib ride was great fun, Raquel was a great guide and the views were great. A highlight of our holiday.
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Phil_l
Feb 8, 2024
A great trip - A great trip with very informative tour guide - Raquel. Definitely recommended. Always prefer the rib to get up close.
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Iratig2024
Feb 14, 2024
Evil - They wrote to me to cancel the excursion that same morning because they did not have enough people, having to find another excursion at the last minute.
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