Whale and Dolphin Watching in Madeira

Have a lifetime experience watching sea birds, dolphins and whales at close range on our 12 seats RIB, R/V Oceanodroma off Madeira.

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Detailed Description

The Atlantic Ocean around Madeira Islands can be biologically and geographically considered blissful for marine mammals, as 20 species of cetaceans have been identified in these waters, which means roughly one quarter of the entire world's species. Though almost all these species use Madeira Sea as passage point, feeding area or sometimes for giving birth to its calves we see them all year around.
The main aim of Madeira Wind Birds dolphin and whale watching/swimming trips is to establish a connection between you and these magnificent animals in their natural habitat but you will also experience scenic highlights of Madeira and it's surrounding islands and the enthusiasm of bird watching.

The adventure starts immediately after leaving the marina, looking for feeding frenzy involving seabirds, whales and dolphins or for just a school of dolphins willing to play around the boat. Wherever the most exciting activity with cetaceans is, we will find it for you.
Depending on time and weather there will be a chance to swim and snorkel on a wonderful bay in Ponta de São Lourenço, where you can try the crystalline water of this Nature Reserve or, before that, if dolphins invite, i.e. depending on their behavior you can swim with dolphins for no extra cost.

Cetaceans previously observed during this trip:
Dolphins (Common dolphin, Bridled dolphin, Striped dolphin, Bottle-nose Dolphin).
Whales (Short-finned Pilot Whale, Sperm whale, Fin whale).

Tour days: Thursday and Sunday
Departure times: 4pm
Typical duration: 2h to 2h30

Space: maximum 12
Staff to Guest ratio^?: 1:6
Tour Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese

Pick up location: Free pick up is available from all Funchal, Caniço, Câmara de Lobos and Machico hotels or similar accommodation but is subject to availability and crew times. Free parking in the marina.
Return details: Quinta do Lorde Marina or original point of pick up.

Friendly advices: Take a warm & waterproof jumper, appropriate footwear, sun protector and hat
Photography: Allowed and recommended. There is a possibility of your equipment getting wet with salt water spray.

†Price includes all taxes and fees. No extras are added to the shown price. Payable currency Euros.
Other Versions: Português

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