Duration
Around 3 hours
Format
Shared & small-group catamaran trips
Location
Madeira’s south coast
Activity Level
Relaxed
Availability
Daily departures, subject to availability and sea conditions
Highlights
- Head out into the Atlantic in search of dolphins and whales
- Look out for turtles, seabirds and other marine life along the way
- Enjoy open views of Madeira’s coastline from the water
- Relax on board while the crew keeps watch for wildlife
- Swim or snorkel on selected trips when conditions are suitable
- Choose from daytime, smaller-group and seasonal sunset trips
Available options
Daytime trips are the classic choice, heading out from Madeira’s south coast in search of dolphins, whales and other marine life.
Smaller-group trips offer a quieter experience with fewer people on board.
Some trips include time for swimming or snorkelling when sea conditions are suitable.
Sunset trips are also available seasonally, combining time on the water with Madeira’s evening light and the possibility of seeing wildlife along the way.
How we'll help you choose
Tell us when you would like to go, who is travelling and whether you would prefer a regular trip, something with fewer passengers or a sunset experience.
We’ll help you choose based on your group, the atmosphere you are looking for and whether swimming or snorkelling is important to you.
We can also check departure times, availability and anything else you need to know before you go.
Pickup & meeting
Trips normally depart from the marina area in Funchal.
We’ll send you the exact meeting point and departure time once your trip is confirmed.
It is worth arriving a little early, as some trips require check-in before boarding.
Requirements & restrictions
- Please arrive with enough time to check in before departure
- Trips depend on suitable sea and weather conditions
- Swimming and snorkelling are only possible when conditions allow
- You should be comfortable spending around three hours at sea
- Let us know about any mobility considerations that could make boarding difficult
What to bring
- Sun protection
- Light jacket or windbreaker
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Camera or phone
- Water
- Motion-sickness medication if you normally need it
Good to know
Dolphins and whales are wild animals, so every trip is different and sightings can never be guaranteed.
Rebooking is available but conditions depend on provider.
Routes, swimming or snorkelling stops and departure times may change depending on sea and weather conditions.
Some trips offer their own arrangements if no wildlife is seen; we’ll confirm the conditions that apply to the option you choose before booking.
What we'll need from you
- Preferred date
- Number of adults and children
- Ages of any children
- Whether you prefer a regular, smaller-group or sunset trip
- Whether swimming or snorkelling is important to you
- Any mobility considerations we should know about
