Swimming with the dolphins is another great attraction Madeira has to offer.
Frequent visits of species of sea mammals such as whales and dolphins are observed in Madeira waters throughout the year.
The wild schools of playing dolphins are exciting and memorable, take the opportunity and swim with them, guests are accompanied by experienced biologists, enjoy the incredible experience.
These are a few of several species of dolphins and whales that can be observed in Madeira’s surrounding waters.
Whales: Bryde's Whale, Sperm whale Short-finned Pilot whale, Blue whale, Northern Minke whale, Humpback whale, False Killer whale, Killer whale, North Atlantic Right whale etc…
Dolphins:Atlantic Spotted dolphin, Common Bottlenose dolphin, Risso's dolphin, Short-beaked Common, Striped dolphin, Rough Toothed dolphin
Whale and Dolphin Watching
Everyday morning and afternoon
Before starting out we will have a briefing in which we will explain the different species that frequent Madeiran waters and explain how we should conduct ourselves towards these animals. Already in the marina of Funchal we begin the tour looking for whales and dolphins.
Among the most common species we can find:
Common Dolphin
Spotted Dolphin
sperm-whale
Turtles
Days: Everyday morning and afternoon.
Duration: 3 hours.
Price: Adults euros 45
Children 30 euros (from 6 to 11 years)
Swimming with dolphins euros 65