The Bays show you the incredible landscapes of the West coast. Your journey begins at the Marina do Funchal, where you will board the sailing yacht with a group of up to 20 people. On this relaxing sailing trip, you will be searching for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles up to 3 miles from the coast. With some luck, you will see lots of native wildlife in their natural environment. Then we continue the trip in our crystal clear waters until Ponta de sol Bay. In the return, we came all along the coast watching Ribeira Brava Bay, Calhau da Lapa, Fajã dos Padres, Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos Bay. We make a stop for a swimming and for lunch between Calhau da Lapa and Cabo girão. Lunch and drinks are included in this trip.
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At VipDolphins your trip includes everything, We will offer a glass of Portuguese sparkling wine when you arrive on our catamaran, then you can enjoy the open bar with cocktails and local wine, beers, soft drinks, coffee, top-quality snacks and appetizers.
The experience lasts 3-hours, where you can enjoy a variety of underwater animals and gorgeous scenic views that you’ll never forget. The beginning of the tour starts at the dock of the new Marina of Funchal and continues with a ride out into the ocean to find some dolphins, whales and turtles, the sighting of wildlife is guaranteed with us !
After that we make a 30min stop next to Cabo Girão (586m) – The second highest sea cliff in the world and is the highest in Europe – you will have a chance to swim in the crystal clear waters. After a swim, we will head back to the marina, and you will be able to relax and enjoy the views of the West coast of Funchal.
We keep our tour groups fairly small with maximum of 17 guests + 3 crew members, ensuring all of our passengers enjoy prime visibility of all kinds of marine life.
Our master captain and marine biologist will take you to the best locations and share their local knowledge on the area and its wildlife. Book now to enjoy Dolphins and Whales in both comfort and style on this luxury catamaran and give yourself, your family or friends a fantastic experience.
Have you already heard of the archipelago just outside the island of Madeira, called Desertas Islands? This natural reserve is a unique place to visit, with wild landscapes and complete absence of any human form of living! A true deserted group of islands and perfect for a day trip with our boat tour to Desertas Islands in Madeira! Come aboard our comfortable catamaran for a full-day tour (9 hours) to explore this fascinating piece of nature! This tour leaves in the early morning from Funchal and returns here around 18h.
On this boat tour to Desertas Islands, you have a full day of fun, pure emotions and impressive views! Chances are also very high we will see some wild whales, dolphins and sea-birds. At Desertas Islands, we will anchor and get on land for about 3 hours. Here you can choose to join our small guided tour around the wild landscapes of the island to learn about its preservation.
If you don’t want that, you can also make use of the SUP Boards or snorkelling equipment to explore the waters around the islands. Our friendly crew will also serve you a delicious lunch on board before going back to Madeira island. For your maximum comfort, there are bathrooms onboard as well as a lot of shade and a bar where you can buy further drinks! This is the perfect day tour for the entire group of friends or family! You will surely never forget this magical place, so join us for this boat tour to Desertas Islands in Madeira!
We are in Funchal, and we look towards the twilight. Do you know what we see? Absolutely nothing! No buildings, towers or bridges. Only nature, an endless ocean, a constant line that balances days and nights and with the 3 Desert Islands there in the background, a little to the left.
Board with us on a dream journey, a romantic wave, where besides sighting dolphins and/or whales, it is possible to swim in the warm waters accompanied by the sunset. We sail out for 3 hours so that you can partake in this unique spectacle of colour that changes every day and reflects in the passive ocean of our coast.
We churn up the ocean in our search for the right coordinates, and there they are! Dolphins! Playful, communicative, energetic! Although it seems they are posing for photos, they are actually living in their own enchanted world. Whales who may or may not give off embarrassing odours, decide if they will honour us with a visit. Adding to this 3 hour memorable taste of wild life, we sometimes have the opportunity of spotting turtles and seabirds.
When the climate is inviting, we stop for a swim in the ocean below Cabo Girão, and when there are favourable winds, we turn off the engines and hoist the sails, which means less pollution and more relaxation. A 3-hour trip that is worth doing at least once in a lifetime by both locals and visitors. Reserve your place and bring your loved ones along!
This tour begins with a small peregrination and you will feel blessed with the views you’ll have; take a deep breath and admire the terraces where the vines produce the fruit responsible for the nectar that throughout centuries have delighted admirers.
Our guides will transport you back in time along the rural northeast coast, where almost nothing changed in the past 50 years. It’s indescribable what you will feel on the off-road tracks that wind through the dense Laurissilva forest all along the way; the scents, the sounds and the views will leave you dazzled.
Visit the typical and genuine Madeira houses and other relics from the past which today still work, like the water saw mill or the steam-powered rum factory. This is a trip that surely you will want to repeat.
Pickup from Funchal | Caniço | Câmara de Lobos is free of charge (check the extra fees below)
Explore southwest Madeira in a 4×4 with a panoramic open roof. Visit the banana and sugar cane fields, the largest plateau on the island, and some small scenic villages along the coast.
Enjoy a beautiful and pleasant tour alongside Madeira’s North West Coast, deep in to the forest, through forgotten and enchanted old roads. Travel along narrow and forgotten stone plastered roads, off-road and soak up the scenery. Get a glimpse into the true lifeblood which drives us through life. Enjoy 15 minutes at a “levada”, our water aqueducts that start building at the 15th century and stills using today, learn about our native forest & flora and the natural reserve of UNESCO. When the weather allows it, you can swim at the volcanic lava pools in Porto Moniz or at Seixal.
Starting in Serra D’Água, the abrupt valley dividing the massif from the only plateau this island has, this tour takes you to the lush northwest, where waterfalls melt into the ocean and lava has been shaped into cerulean pools. Feel the adrenalin-adventure of exploring primitive back-roads surrounded by native forest. Add to these a walk alongside the famous man-made channels -called Levadas-with ravishing landscapes and for sure, you will have unforgettable moments.
Pickup from Funchal | Caniço | Câmara de Lobos is free of charge (check the extra fees below)
Known for being where the nuns from Santa Clara convent in Funchal found a place to hide from the French Corsairs’ attacks in XV/XVI centuries, Pico dos Barcelos is where this tour originates, a sightseeing point with a superb view from the capital’s bay.
We carry on our journey leaving behind the urban center and heading towards the mountains where we can find several points with astonishing views over the valleys where the village spreads far below.
Surrounded by mountains, with ocean’s blue supplanted by the celestial blue above and the picturesque massif background, here we can taste liquors, pastry, and other products that can only be found in this region.
Pickup from Funchal | Caniço | Câmara de Lobos is free of charge (check the extra fees below)
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