Whale watching tour on a traditional sailboat in Madeira
Activities

Whale watching tour on a traditional sailboat in Madeira

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$52.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Experience whales and dolphins in their natural environment
  • Learn about cetaceans from an expert and passionate guide
  • Sail along the coast of Madeira in a traditional wooden fishing boat
What to expect

Join this whale-watching tour one of the last vessels of its kind and discover Madeira's marine fauna!

Enjoy a calm and relaxing trip while you observe whales and dolphins in their natural environment. This traditional wooden fishing boat was lovingly restored down to the smallest detail. This old-school masterpiece is currently the only boat of its kind in Madeira and is still equipped with its original sail.

This is a respectful whale-watching tour, so be aware that you'll be the guests out there. Your guide will not only show you whales and dolphins in their natural environment but also explain interesting facts about them and their habitat.

With the Atlantic Ocean at your feet and a light salty breeze on your face, you'll go out to wherever your spotter guides you.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Lifejacket
  • check Wildlife watching cruise
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pickup and drop-off
Where

Avenida Dom Manuel I, Lombo Do Doutor, Portugal

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at Lobosonda Info Center at the Harbor of Calheta 30 minutes before departure time. Please come in and proceed to check in at the reception desk. You can leave your car in the parking at the end of the marina. It's open 24hrs and is the easiest way to park your car, especially in the summer months.
What to remember
  • The tour runs with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 16 participants (+2 crew members)
  • You can leave your personal belongings in the local operator shop on-site
  • Please bring a windbreaker/warm jacket, water to drink, comfortable clothing, sunglasses, a sunhat, and a towel
  • If the tour has to be canceled due to a lack of participants you'll be notified by text message up to 3 hours before the start of the tour
  • Should the local operator decide to cancel the private or shared tour due to bad weather conditions (this is a decision of the captain/spotter), this can be done up until the planned start of the tour. A new date will be offered. If this is not possible, the total amount of the tour will be refunded
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Provider
Lobosonda Madeira whale watching
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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