Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira: Wild Animal Encounters with an Adrenaline Rush
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902 Ratings
Vila da Calheta

Encounter exhilarating instances with untamed creatures in their native environment, complete with an added dash of thrill!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • H2O Madeira - Whale & dolphin watching - Madeira’s strategic position enables encounters with a diverse array of sea mammals. Since these creatures often migrate, their positions are constantly changing. Our land-based Spotter uses binoculars to pinpoint their location and relay this information to our crew, ensuring a respectful and intimate viewing experience. Our RIB Boat’s speed allows for prompt responses, increasing the likelihood of spotting cetaceans and providing additional time to search for other marine life. We are dedicated to maximizing your exposure to the wonders of the natural world!
What's Included
  • Expert local guide accompanies the tour
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide ensures a smooth trip
  • Enjoy live commentary on board for an immersive experience
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • No pets are allowed on board
Location
H2O Madeira - Whale & dolphin watching
We ask you to do the check-in 20 minutes before departure at our Store "H2oMadeira", at the Marina of Calheta (Level 0). (https://g.page/h2omadeira?share) Parking: we suggest the marina's parking house. It is the closest and less expensive one in the area (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ibghPFvE1c7nxm5B8)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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102rebekkak
Jun 14, 2024
fabolous trip - 100% recommend :) - The trip was fantastic! we enjoyed afabolous view of Madeira from our boat and saw bottlenose, striped and spotted delphins and even a humpbackwhale i did not expect that - real "wow" Moment. thanks to our guide we learned a bit about those animals too :) Thanks H2O for the fantastic tour!
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H4163yudaniele
Jun 13, 2024
Everything was great. After the first trip, we booked the next one straight away. - We enjoyed the trip so much that we booked a second trip straight away. The seats on the boat are very comfortable. The staff are really friendly. Everyone sees something because the boat isn't that big. (Max. 12 people) A lot of effort was put into it and we can fully recommend H2O Madeira.
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Discover34706472103
Jun 13, 2024
All in all, very satisfied! - Everything went smoothly from booking to the actual trip. The price-performance ratio is unbeatable. We saw three different types of dolphins and even a humpback whale, it was unique! You could always ask questions and there was a relaxed atmosphere. According to my Google Maps app, we drove around 40 (!) kilometers off the coast and whenever a whale was seen in the distance, the skipper really stepped on the gas to get there. It was just fun. It was also longer than stated. At the end of the tour there were a few quick laps with turns etc., great! They even sent photos of the animals by email afterwards, what more could you want!? EVERYTHING was perfect here!
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Susan
Jun 12, 2024
Amazing experience! - We had the most amazing time, the rib was fast and fun, the guides knowledgeable and considerate of the animals and we saw whales and dolphins, incredibly close. Spotters work really well and we actually saw a blue whale!!! Thank you!
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Nancy_b
Jun 12, 2024
Magical dolphin watching - We really enjoyed this trip and would definitely do it again next time we're in Madeira. The day we booked for was really bad weather. The guides managed expectations, but still took us out on the boat for 30 minutes to see if we could find any wildlife. We did spot a couple of spotted dolphins, but the guides decided the conditions were not good enough to continue. The office booked us onto the next day without stress and we saw a pod of 30+ bottlenose dolphins which was magical, and common dolphins hunting. The guides are very knowledgeable and I appreciated that this tour didn't disturb the wildlife. We even picked rubbish out of the ocean. The speedboat was also great fun. Would definitely recommend this company.
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Debbiebb7612yf
Jun 12, 2024
Vacation mood on - Good organization, relaxed atmosphere, super friendly guides. Cool experience that is definitely worth the money.
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Bettinaedelbauer
Jun 10, 2024
What a great experience - It was great! We saw a blue whale (very rare). It was amazing. Then we saw dolphins. They explained everything about the animals. We got a little wet but it was fun. The boat ride alone was great and at the end there was a fast ride on the boat. I can only recommend it! Ella (10 years old)
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132alexiap
Jun 10, 2024
Rich in emotions - An incredible morning full of emotion!! We were able to see dolphins, And to end the show, a whale 🐋 Everything is done to protect the animals and their environment. Our two guides were very friendly, a very good atmosphere on the boat! I highly recommend it. Very good value for money 🏆
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Olmabratwurs
Jun 9, 2024
Worthwhile, transparent offer with guaranteed success - We were by far the oldest (over 60/over 70) on this exciting dolphin and whale watching tour, which was made entertaining and varied by the tour leader Lino. To our surprise, despite our very youthful driving style, we never got wet, and what was even more astonishing: even with our sensitive stomachs, we didn't feel sick for a second - despite the lively Atlantic waves. So: absolutely recommended!
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Susanagl9031se
Jun 1, 2024
Fantastic experience - A fantastic experience for the young people on the boat, for some the first and memorable observation of dolphins and whales. Everyone enjoyed the experience and would definitely repeat it. Very competent and lively crew.
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