Excursions & day trips

Whale and dolphin watching private tour

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£333.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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Local touch

Private Tour

Smaller group size

Subject expert guide

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Private group

Why you’ll love this…

Treat yourself to a relaxed and intimate cruise. Discover Madeira island from a privileged point of view
Discover local marine life in a respectful, non-invasive approach for both the fauna and flora of the aquatic environment.
Comfortable yacht, smooth sailing and plenty of space to unwind
Complimentary sparkling wine and courtesy drinks served while enjoying the sea-breeze
Dive into our warm crystal clear waters from the yacht, snorkel and let our team take care of everything else !

What to expect

If you are planning to visit Madeira and you want to discover the flora and fauna of the island in a relaxing way, this tour is for you. Get ready to make the most of a private cruise on the Atlantic Ocean while you might have the opportunity to observe the cetaceans of the area.

The experience will begin in the port of Calheta, where the crew members will greet you in a professional way. Once departed, get ready to discover the wide range of marine life of the southwestern sea of Madeira Island on a comfortable engine-powered yacht. During the trip, you'll learn more about the flora and fauna of the area with live commentaries on board. On this private tour, you'll also have the possibility to stop and enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the Madeiran waters with all the equipment needed.

Don't miss the opportunity to relax and admire the landscape while you enjoy a glass of sparkling wine.

What's included

Sparkling wine
Fresh drinks
Towels
Snorkeling equipement
Blankets
Shower after swimming
Bottled mineral water
Private tour

What's not included

Food
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Parking
Snacks

Where

Porto de Recreio da Calheta, Avenida Dom Manuel I, Estreito da Calheta, Portugal

Meeting point:

Marina da Calheta. You'll find the store at the end of the marina. Drive along the seafront, and enter the underground car park situated next to the tennis courts. Exit the elevator on the ground floor. Please make sure to reach the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Wildlife spotting cannot be guaranteed
The activity is subject to favourable maritime conditions
The maximum number of participants on the Miranda yacht is 5 guests. Please select the Gringo yacht for larger groups up to 12 guests
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult
Live commentaries on board are available in English and Portuguese. Italian, French and Spanish upon request

Remember to bring:

Comfortable clothing, sandals, a sun-hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimwear and a light jacket are recommended

Provider

On Tales Lda

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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