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Group on a bpat off the coast of Madeira Island
Group watching dolphins from a boat
Snorkeling women swimming with dolphins
Dolphin swimming near a boat
Boat off the coast of Madeira Island

Whale-Watching Tour & Dolphin Encounter

By MTS Globe
3.4 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $81 per adult
Features
Overview
  • Chance to see whales & dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Thrilling boat ride off the coast of south Madeira Island
  • Spectacular views of Madeira's villas on the southern slopes
  • Insight on the marine wildlife & ecosystems by local expert
  • Option to swim & interact with playful bottlenose dolphins

Activity location

    • Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Avenida Arriaga, 75, loja 230
    • 9000-533, Madeira, Portugal

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Dolphins & Whales Route
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Select this option for the dolphin and whale-watching tour only.

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00 p.m.
Price details
CA $80.71 x 1 AdultCA $80.71

Total
Price is CA $80.71
Until Thu, Mar 28
Dolphins & Whales Route with Swimming
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Select this option for the dolphin and whale-watching tour with swimming.

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00 p.m.
Price details
CA $110.06 x 1 AdultCA $110.06

Total
Price is CA $110.06
Until Thu, Mar 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided whale-watching tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English

Know before you book

  • Children 5 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • If you are prone to motion sickness, please take necessary precaution. Consult a medical professional before taking any medication.
  • Maximum group size is 12 people.
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

Venture off the southern coast of Madeira Island on a rigid inflatable boat to witness the migratory patterns of orcas and humpback whales. Low-profile boats enable closer views and easy access for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with bottlenose dolphins that also inhabit the region.

Meet your tour guide inside the Marina shopping centre on Avenida Arriaga, next to the Madeira Film Experience. From here, your guide fits you with a life jacket and conducts a brief safety overview before leading you to the nearby dock to board the vessel. The rigid inflatable boats are among the safest seafaring crafts and are often used for search and rescue missions.

As the boat heads out to sea, be sure to look back towards the coastline and admire the island's southern slopes draped with Portuguese colonial villas. Skippers keep daily records on whale and dolphin sightings to ensure you have the best chance to see these cetaceans, while an accompanying marine biologist provides insight on the local marine ecosystem along with current conservation efforts. Don't forget to bring your camera to record memories of these magnificent mammals in their natural environment.

If you're lucky, get a chance to swim and have fun with the cute bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. Pet and play with them as you marvel these creatures in action, revealing their latent playfulness. After a couple hours out at sea, the boat makes a return trip to the same dock in south Madeira Island to conclude the tour.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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Location

Activity location

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    • Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Avenida Arriaga, 75, loja 230
    • 9000-533, Madeira, Portugal