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
Whale Watching Tour:
What if you could have a comfortable yacht and a professional crew just for yourself ?
How about a glass of sparkling wine while watching whales and dolphins?
This formula allows you to live this experience in a more intimate way and in a refined luxury environment.
Simply the best for you and your loved ones!
Our yacht "Miranda", moored in the port of Calheta, sails out to meet the local species of cetaceans, assisted by a spotter on-land and explained by our guide. From there on, the world is at your feet!
Depending on the weather conditions, you can decide to sail along the coast, to swim in the ocean with goggles and fins we provide on-board, to sunbathe and relax with a fresh drink.
Or, witness the magic of the Sunset from a privileged place, Choose an evening private cruise and experience the ocean in a different way!
We can accommodate 6 guests for private charters on Miranda. In case of larger groups, please enquire about our options and upgrades.
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Shower for after swimming time
Light refreshments (mineral water, ice tea, fruit juice, Coca-Cola, Cola zero, sprite, local beer)
Cabin
Blankets
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Toilet
Hair and body towels
Sparkling wine
Transfer from your hotel: can be organised upon request (extra charge according to location).
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 team 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 team will greet you and guide you to our yacht.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to availability
Subject to favourable weather conditions (if cancelled 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
Wildlife spotting cannot be guaranteed
Pregnant women should seek medical advice before booking (limited to no medical assistance can be performed on-board)
The yacht is not accessible to wheelchairs, strollers or cribs.
This activity is not suited to guests over 110 kg / 242 pounds, unless prior arrangement is made with our team and a suitable alternative has been proposed and acknowledged by our Captain / Crew.
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.
Leanne_F
23 Apr 2025
Absolutely incredible. Loved seeing the island from the sea, watching the dolphins and pilot whales with a baby only a few days old.
976annemetteh
22 Apr 2025
A great trip, where we saw a lot of dolphins. Our crew was very professional, friendly and accommodating, and was very attentive to the small children we had in the group. Highly recommended from here.
FatCatTabby
01 Apr 2025
My wife and I booked a private charter on the Tales Gringo boat. While we were staying in Madeira, the staff reached out because they suspected bad weather for the day we were booked. The team worked really hard to try and accommodate another option for us but our tight schedule did not permit us to make a change. The company immediately refunded the full payment. When the day that we had booked arrived, we witnessed, first hand, why they were concerned. Terrible winds. We will definitely be back and will definitely rebook with Tales. An extremely professional group.
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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