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By Lobosonda - Madeira whale watching

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$96 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Try to spot curious dolphins and whale species frolicking in the water
    • Marvel at the beautiful views of the Madeira coastline
    • Benefit from the expertise of expert guides
    • 85.6% success rate of spotting marine mammal species

Activity location

    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Porto de Recreio da, Av. D. Manuel I, 9370-133 Calheta, Portugal | Located in the marina, in between the restaurants Aki Kalheta and Leme Marisqueira
    • Calheta, Madeira, Portugal

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Madeira: Whale Watching Excursion in a Traditional Vessel

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$95.99 x 1 AdultNZ$95.99
Total
Price is NZ$95.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Whale watching boat tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide

What you can expect

Discover the protected marine areas surrounding the island of Madeira on a boat trip with expert local guides. Enjoy a whale-watching excursion on the “Ribeira Brava”, a traditional wooden fishing boat restored down to the smallest detail which is the only boat of its kind in Madeira today.

Admire the views of the coast as you sail out to sea. Explore and try to spot monk seals, different bird species, dolphins, and whale species in their natural habitat. Watch amazing breaches and marine creatures frolicking in the open ocean.

Location

Activity location

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    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Porto de Recreio da, Av. D. Manuel I, 9370-133 Calheta, Portugal | Located in the marina, in between the restaurants Aki Kalheta and Leme Marisqueira
    • Calheta, Madeira, Portugal