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Starting Point
Funchal Marina
Availability
Twice a day
Cancelation
Free cancelation until 24 hours before
Weather Conditions
If the Tour is Cancelled Full Refunded will be issued
Summary
Rota dos Cetáceos offers dolphin and whale watching tours in Madeira, led by marine biologists. With land-based lookouts guiding us, our trips allow for dolphin swims and observing diverse marine life in their natural habitat.
Recommendation
- Wind-breaker
- Camera
- Bathing suit
- Beach towel
- Sun cream
Available
Additional Info
There is an extra cost if you wish to swim with dolphins.
Start Times
Every day from:
- 09h00
- 13h30
Prices for all ages
Adults
+12 years (doesnt include swimming)
55€
Children
up to 11 years
34.50€
Babies
up to 5 years
Free
Swimming with Dolphins
Adults +12 years
75€
Swimming with Dolphins
Children up to 11 years
43€
4.5
530 reviews
***CAUTION*** Only Suitable in Calm Seas & Sunny Weather
Stephen A - 13 March 2024 Read More
We had booked the trip 1 week earlier and unfortunately on 12th March there was light rain, low grey clouds and grey and choppy sea. As we left the port, it was clear in the poor weather conditions we were not going to see any whales, dolphins, turtles, etc and Rota probably knew that BUT did not cancel and reschedule the trip - and that is not acceptable...
A Must See!
Tudor M - 27 October 2023 Read More
Definitely a worthy trip to see the wonders of the coasts of Madeira. We saw lots of pilot dolphins and a sperm whale, we got close enough to take great photos with no rush to move on. All in all an amazing trip!
Brilliant
chapmak11 - 25 September 2023 Read More
We’ll organised and Carolina our marine biologist was hugely informative. Came across after about 40 minutes a pod of pilot whales, with some bottlenose dolphins. Then a bit further on we came across a pod of spotted dolphins and those that paid to swim by the side of the rib boat were able to do so.
I recommend Rota as your go to for this type of experience in Funchal
Whale watching
Stratford K - 24 August 2023 Read More
We saw two sets of pilot whales - was lovely - other boats were closer which was sad - also got impression there was no chance of swimming with dolphins even if we saw them as likely young ones in pod
Excellent trip from a well organised company
Chops180 - 21 August 2023 Read More
Had the dolphin and whale watching this morning, the staff were lovely, good sense of humour and knowledgeable. Unfortunately we couldn’t get to swim with the dolphins but as they explained beforehand if the conditions weren’t right then it wouldn’t be possible and we were explained, without prompting, that the refund would come automatically. The trip was successful with regard to watching though...
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