West Coast Cruise: Whale Watching and Snorkeling

Cruise Madeira’s west coast, spot marine life, swim, snorkel, and savor a traditional lunch on a comfortable boat. Free hotel transport included.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rua Virgílio Teixeira - Meeting point
    Once on board the boat, you’ll embark on an enchanting journey around the sult waters of Madeira, experiencing the very best this island has to offer.
    Savor a delightful half-day boat trip, including the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of Calhau da Lapa. To keep you energized, a…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch
  • On-board restrooms
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

5-hour tour, giving you ample time to experience all the highlights we offer.
Cruise along the west coast, with opportunities to spot whales, dolphins, turtles, and various fish.
Stop at Calhão da Lapa, one of the island’s premier locations, for swimming, snorkeling, and lunch.
Enjoy a very comfortable boat, designed specifically for this type of tour….

Location
Direção Regional das Pescas
Estudante da Pontinha
It is just to the left of the ferry to porto santo "Lobo Marinho". Statue of Cristiano Ronaldo, go to the west side which gives access to the port of funchal right at the beginning of the port is the ferry to porto santo it is right there.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jessica
Jun 7, 2025
Amazing value for money - Absolutely loved this trip! Excellent value for money - free flowing drinks and amazing food. We saw dolphins and turtles and learned a lot about the island!
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O240cvfrankv
Jun 6, 2025
Wonderful relaxing all inclusive boat trip including dolphins and swimming. - For the second time booked this trip. Again very much enjoyed. Very welcoming crew. Good lunch no fuss, relaxed, all inclusive drink. Also dolphins spotted. Very nice..
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457uschih
Jun 6, 2025
High class boat tour - Great excursion with dolphin sighting, coastal tour and a very good buffet lunch. Anytime the opportunity to have a drink and a well-positioned sympathetic crew. Highly recommended, the money is definitely worth it.
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Andy
Jun 4, 2025
Fantastic trip dolphin spotting! - Excellent all round. Great boat,food,staff,drinks just faultless. Saw so many dolphins and a couple of turtles too! Highly recommended, thanks George and team!
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Passenger04988324388
Jun 4, 2025
Unforgettable excursion – dolphins, whales and great crew! - Unfortunately, it was not possible to pick up from our hotel Dreams Madeira in Caniçal, as it is too far away. We therefore drove our rental car to Funchal to the port and parked in the CR7 car park – from there it is only about a five-minute walk to the jetty. Due to the traffic we arrived a little later than planned and could not be there – as recommended – 15 minutes before departure. The crew was very understanding though and had even contacted us to ask about our status. As soon as we arrived, we started – even five minutes before the scheduled departure time. First we went out to sea where we could observe numerous dolphins. A very special highlight was a hammerhead shark – apparently a rare sighting in this region! A little later we also saw five impressive sperm whales. And as if that wasn't enough, we also discovered a sea turtle later. After some time we went back to the coast where the boat stopped for about an hour. You could swim and snorkel – snorkel masks were provided. There were many colorful fish to see, and the bath in the sea was a welcome refreshment. During this break, a delicious lunch was also served – there was something for every taste. After that we had dessert, coffee and tea. Drinks were also available indefinitely throughout the journey. The crew of three was extremely friendly and attentive. They not only gave us great tips for restaurants, but also told us a lot of interesting information about Madeira, the coast and wildlife during the trip. Conclusion: An all-round successful excursion that we would do again at any time – an absolute must for every Madeira visitor!
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377bepv
May 30, 2025
Boat day - Fantastic trip well arranged everything neat clean good program and delicious swimming and eating. Highly recommended we enjoyed it immensely.
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641delfined
May 29, 2025
Boat trip combined with dolphin spotting, swim stop, good food and beautiful coastline - Peaceful atmosphere. Very friendly and helpful. Very good food. Dolphins and water turtle spotted! Beautiful coastline. Plenty of time for swimming.
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Stephanie
May 25, 2025
Unforgettable trip. - I cannot begin to tell you how much our friends and I enjoyed this trip. We were very well looked after by George and his family. They took us out to see whales 🐳 and we were fortunate enough to see some, along with flying fish and crabs.🦀. Great commentary along the way about the amazing scenery. The icing on the cake was a stop for a swim in the ocean followed by an amazing 2 course lunch, cooked and prepared fresh on the boat. Excellent value and an unforgettable experience.
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848tracym
May 19, 2025
High quality dolphin spotting boat trip - I cannot begin to tell you how much my friends and I enjoyed this trip. The business is run by father and sons. The boat itself is of a high quality and is very clean and well cared for. The first part of the trip was dolphin watching and we were not disappointed and saw several of these beautiful creatures near to the ship. The boat then tracks along the coast and stops in a cove for those who want to brave a swim off the boat. A superb lunch is also provided with a choice of fish, and meat dishes. There were potatoes, rice and salad also so a vegetarian would not go hungry. Complimentary soft drinks, wine and beer are also served throughout the trip, with coffee and dessert served after the meal. The family were incredibly hospitable, friendly and polite. This is a must do if you are in the area.
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Daniel_d
Jun 18, 2025
Great way to see the amazing coast and marine life - They pick you up and drop you off which is really great. The boat is very well equipped with indoor and outdoor spaces and easy to walk around. Food was excellent and drinks were always available with a very attentive crew. Spotted dolphins, turtle and whale spouts. Leisure pace and good spot for lunch and swimming. Only thing that could have made it better would be more narrative of the shoreline. Highly recommend!
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From $64
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).