Funchal Small-Group Luxury Catamaran Dolphin & Whale Watching
Duration
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Guided tour
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Cruise Madeira’s southern waters for 3 hours aboard a luxury catamaran limited to 17 guests and staffed by three crew members.
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Land-based spotters help locate wild dolphins and whales, while the crew shares information about the marine life encountered.
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Enjoy Portuguese sparkling wine, an open bar, and locally sourced handmade snacks throughout the cruise and stay connected with onboard Wi-Fi and a charging station.
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Stop beneath the 586m-high Cabo Girão for an optional swim, with snorkeling equipment and beach towels provided.
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3 hour guided whale and dolphin-watching cruise
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Luxury catamaran
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Small group of up to 17 guests
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Three-person crew and land-based wildlife spotters
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Portuguese sparkling wine on arrival
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Open bar with drinks
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Locally sourced handmade snacks
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Cabo Girão swimming stop
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Snorkeling equipment and beach towels
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Onboard restrooms
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Wi-Fi and device-charging station
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Photo report sent by email after the cruise
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
What to bring
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Voucher format: Bring your digital or printed voucher to show at check-in before boarding.
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Clothing: Dress appropriately for the weather, as conditions at sea can feel cooler than on land.
Accessibility
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Wheelchair access: The cruise is wheelchair accessible, and a boarding ramp can be prepared on request.
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Assistance request: Notify the operator via WhatsApp or email after booking so they can prepare the boarding ramp.
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Sea conditions: This cruise is not suitable for guests prone to seasickness.
What’s not allowed
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Wildlife interaction: Do not attempt to touch or feed wildlife at any point during the cruise.
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Feeding animals: Do not feed any animals from the boat, as this can harm them and disrupt their behavior.
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Pets: No pets are allowed on this shared cruise.
Additional information
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Group size: This small-group cruise is limited to a maximum of 17 guests with 3 crew members.
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Sighting likelihood: Dolphin and whale sightings occur on about 95% of morning trips and 91% of afternoon trips.
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Sunset likelihood: Summer sunset trips have about a 67% chance of dolphin and whale sightings.
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Sighting guarantee: Sightings are not guaranteed, since all animals are wild and may not appear on some days.
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Minimum age: Children under 3 years are not permitted on this shared cruise.
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Health restrictions: Pregnant guests and those with serious back or heart conditions cannot be accommodated.
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Booking tip: Book early, as tours often reach full capacity during peak periods.
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Timing tip: Plan this cruise at the start of your vacation to allow rescheduling if weather affects your trip.
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Weather policy: If bad weather prevents your cruise and rescheduling is not possible, you will receive a refund.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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