Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Whales and Dolphins Watching Tour:
Come experience the marvellous nature of the south west sea of Madeira Island on board a refined and comfortable motor yacht.
Feel the happiness of being near the wild marine nature: dolphins, whales, turtles, and other amazing animals that we can find! Be there and join them while they cruise along on their journey in the open seas.
Enjoy the Atlantic Ocean from a luxurious view and cruise on its waters discovering the Island by sea.
Bottled water
Cabin
Blankets
Snorkel equipment (masks, fins and tubes)
Toilet
Hair and body towels
Shower after swimming time
Light refreshments (water, fruit juice, soft drinks, beer)
Transportation to/from attractions. We can organize hotel transfers upon request. There might be an extra charge for this service, depending on the location of your hotel.
Departure Point
Porto Recreio da Calheta, Av. D. Manuel I Loja 42, 9370-133 Vila da Calheta, Portugal
Search for the On Tales Store on the Marina. Our Guides will greet you and guide you to our yacht.
Return Details
Porto Recreio da Calheta, Av. D. Manuel I Loja 42, 9370-133 Vila da Calheta, Portugal
Search for the On Tales Store on the Marina. Our Guides will greet you and guide you to our yacht.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be sent before the tour or 48 hours after booking:
Subject to favorable maritime conditions (if canceled due weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund)
Family friendly
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to availability
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
R3790BHlucys
27 Mar 2025
Brilliant boat trip and saw a massive pod of bottlenose dolphins. The team were lovely, free drinks, photos and swimming included.
roseu307
27 Mar 2025
Despite the cold weather, we had a wonderful morning aboard the yacht and it was so wonderful to see the dolphins in such a respectful maner, knowing no sonar radars were used to track them down and that we weren't chasing them in the ocean. We even were able to swim in the sea which was warmer than the air!
Rosa from the office was extremely helpful before the trip in ensuring we were booked onto the one day that the boat went out due to such poor weather in the run up to the trip.
Would highly recommend On Tales.
kwintieg
18 Mar 2025
Amazing experience! The crew was so kind and made us feel very welcome. So great that there were drinks and towels, and that one crewmember took pictures with a good camera. We saw 2 small whales, which was an amazing experience!
This tour in
Portugal
is organized by
On Tales Lda
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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