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Pakicetus whale and dolphin watching

The RIB Pakicetus moored in Calheta marina, with twelve seatsDolphins at the surface in deep blue water off CalhetaA sperm whale raising its head out of the water
Duration
2 hours
Group
Up to 12 guests

Two hours on the RIB Pakicetus from Calheta marina, with a land spotter and a full refund if you see no dolphins or whales. Not suitable for back problems, pregnancy or reduced mobility.

What to expect

  1. Land spotterA spotter on land finds the animals and tells the boat where they are.
  2. Check-inArrive 20 minutes early at the H2O Madeira office in Calheta marina, level 0. Bags stay at the office.
  3. At seaAt least two hours on the RIB, out and back to Calheta marina. Pakicetus is a 12-seat RIB built in 2023.
  4. Swimming with dolphinsA €20 add-on, only with a pre-booking (maximum 4 people) and when conditions and the animals allow. You hold a line and are towed by the boat, and snorkel experience is required. If it does not happen, you pay only for the normal trip.

What's included

Included

  • The boat trip
  • An experienced crew
  • A full refund if you see no dolphins and no whales

Not included

  • Swimming with dolphins (+ €20)
  • Private charter (€600, up to 12 people, by phone or email)

Meeting point

H2O Madeira office, Estrada D. Manuel I, Porto de Recreio da Calheta, shop 38, fraction 1N. Between the Savoy Calheta Beach and the Savoy Saccharum.

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