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Dolphin and whale watching

A whale fluke lifting out of blue waterDolphins beside the catamaran, with open sea and sky aboveGuests on the bow watching dolphins, with the Cabo Girão cliffs ahead
Duration
3 hours

Three hours on a catamaran from Funchal marina. If no cetaceans are seen, a second trip is offered.

What to expect

  1. MarinaCheck in 30 minutes before, at the VMT kiosk in Funchal marina.
  2. At seaThree hours looking for dolphins, whales and, sometimes, turtles and seabirds.
  3. A swimWhen the weather invites, a swim below Cabo Girão.
  4. SailsWhen the wind allows, the engines go off and the sails go up.

What's included

Included

  • Snorkelling
  • Swimming
  • Snacks and a bar
  • A second trip if no cetaceans are seen

Not included

  • The family pack is €100, for 2 adults and 2 to 4 children aged 5 to 12

Meeting point

VMT kiosk, Funchal marina. From Praça do Povo, walk down toward the sea.

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