Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and Catamaran Whale & Dolphin Watching
3.7
50 Ratings
Join a Catamaran adventure to spot dolphins, whales, and turtles. Explore Funchal’s Old Town, Pico dos Barcelos, and Câmara de Lobos Bay by bus.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Sightseeing Tour, Whale & Dolphin Watching (Route)

Operating Schedule: Departure point Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Avenida do Mar (Near Marina).
Departures every 30 minutes from 09h30AM to 12h30PM, and every 45 minutes from 1h15PM to 5h00PM.
Duration: 1h50

Departure point Catamaran: VMT City Pier Quiosque (In front of Stop 2).
Departures at 10h30 or 3h00PM.
Check-in is obligatory 30 min. before the booked starting time.
Duration: 3h

1. Avenida Do Mar

2. Varadouros Old Gate (City Gates)

3. Funchal Cable Car

4. Farmers’ Market

5. Bordal- Bordados da Madeira,Lda

6. Paços do Concelho do Funchal

7. Funchal Cathedral

8. Casino da Madeira

9. Quinta Magnólia Tennis & Padel

10. Funchal Bay

11. São Martinho parish church

12. Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint

13. Promenade do Lido

14. Câmara de Lobos

15. Câmara de Lobos

16. Pestana Promenade

17. Hotel Orca Praia

18. Hotel Praia Formosa

19. Doca do Cavacas

20. Forum Madeira

21. Pestana Carlton Madeira

22. Promenade do Lido

23. Hotel Porto Mare

24. Lido Promenade

25. The Cliff Bay hotel

26. Reid’s Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

28. Cruise Terminal Funchal

29. Design Centre Nini Andrade Silva

Points of Interest

  • Yellow Bus Tours Funchal

  • Mercado dos Lavradores

  • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption

  • Casino da Madeira

  • Quinta Magnolia Gardens

  • Passeio Publico Maritimo e Jardins do Lido

  • Lido Beach

  • Bordal - Bordados da Madeira

  • Baia de Camara de Lobos

What's Included
  • Wine Tasting at Old Blandys Wine Lodge
  • Catamaran cruise alongside Madeira’s coast
  • Discounts on tickets to monuments, museums and leisure activities
  • Hop-on hop-off tour (48h ticket validity)
  • 10% discount when purchasing other Yellow Bus ticket (every tour in every city)
  • Bordal Embroideries Factory free entry and 10% discount on its products
What's Not Included
  • Museums/monuments entrance
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
Additional Information

Join an amazing adventure aboard a Catamaran and discover the Atlantic ocean’s sealife, searching dolphins, whales and turtles and take the greatest pictures. Hop on the panoramic buses and explore Funchal’s charming Old Town, find stunning views at Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint or enjoy a stroll at the Lido Promenade. Discover the picturesque Câmara de Lobos Bay with its colourful fishing boats, and the town’s traditional restaurants.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Catamaran check-in is obligatory 30 min. before the booked starting time
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Zoltanjozsef_v
Apr 1, 2020
Sunny yellow - Fantastic sunny day with yellow bus. I love it. The bus driver was excellent. The panoramic bus was great.
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Fansofgreece
Feb 6, 2020
Great value for money. - Fantastic bus tour. Three routes and you can get a 48 hour ticket for €19 each. It takes you to the top of the island and all around Funchal. Excellent value.
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Valerie
Jan 5, 2020
Great way to see island - The on and off bus was the best way to get around. We did all the routes and also went up to Cabo Girao. My family stood on the clear glass, but I do not like heights. I was the photographer. I also liked shopping in one of the mallls.
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639davidj639
Dec 8, 2019
Big Yellow Bus tours - great value for money - Big Yellow Bus Funchal have three great tours for one price- great value @ €25 for 5 days. Bus stop near Melia hotel, very convenient for getting around Funchal. Tours have good commentary, fully recommend
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Shirley
Oct 19, 2019
Visit to Madeira - Really enjoyed taking this trip on the Hop-On-Off Bus Tour. We started at our fabulous Hotel, the Enatol Lido to Funchal town. It was a good guide of the interesting places to visit. Then drove along the west coast to Camaraderie de Lobos. This is a very pretty Bay and fishing village, and well worth stopping for lunch. Then got the bus back to our hotel.
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Wendy
Jan 3, 2020
Good value for money - I have been to Maderia a few times and last time did the red bus, so thought l'd do the yellow this time.Staying at the Vida Mar hotel near the Lido and booking through the hotel l got 10% off. If you board about 4.30 you can use it until the same time next day, which l did. A whole trip takes about an hour depending on the traffic, you can jump on and off to see things. It stops by the chair lift to Monte which you could do then rejoin the bus. You have earphones and wi fi on board. The drivers speak English well. There is an English chemist near stop 7 if needed. They do an evening tour to see the lights, but you need to check their leaflet to see which nights its running. I was unlucky and missed it due to a marathon, its not every night. A good way to see the town if your first visit.
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Manonspot
Nov 30, 2019
Great service - My wife and I decided to do this tour one cloudy morning.Ticket office was next to our hotel and the seller gave us a map and showed us how to use the 3 buses.The 1st one follows a yellow route and takes you all around Funchal centre then up higher for some fantastic views,it then returns back on itself and you then get off at stop 14 I believe,cross the road to get the blue route along the coast.You get off at a little village Winston Churchill frequented and catch a little single decker bus to take you up the highest cliffs in Europe.You have to be quick at this stop because some ignorant people will try to barge you out the way to get on.This part of trip should be done early morning as it clouds over early afternoon and you can't see anything from skywalk.Journey back along the coast lovely and definitely a must do.We paid 19 euro each for 48 hour ticket but can probably be purchased cheaper in advance.
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Kariheikki
Jun 24, 2022
Traditional activity - Funchal hop-on-hop-off is - like numerous other hop-on-hop-offs - a very handy way to familiarize yourselves with local attractions. In Funchal it is not any better or any worse than somewhere else. Commentary gives you basic knowledge about important places, houses or activities. Buses, which we used were a little bit worn-outs. We bought a 5-day ticket and used the Yellow Buses to go to Funchal centre avoiding crowdy local buses. Only problem was that Yellow Buses did not have any clear timetable, you had to wait a moment beside the street. But a tourist must not be in a hurry...
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Jaanty
Nov 9, 2019
Fine if you like Lewis Hamilton driving you - Arrival was okay but not the greatest customer service, the ninety minute tour was rushed and uncomfortable. Only one headset was working so we had to share. We were glad to get off at the end, it wasn’t the best experience we’ve ever had I’m afraid.
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Lauraau2961og
Feb 3, 2022
Miserable and disappointing - AVOID YELLOW BUS. Despite widespread advertising that free Wi-Fi is available on the bus, there is no WiF on the bus. I was not informed of this false advertising until AFTER I purchased a ticket and boarded a bus. Requesting a refund was clumsy and frustrating, as I had to take a City Bus back to the Yellow Bus store. This was an additional expense and further wasted my time in Funchal. Very frustrating; I doubt that my request for a refund will be granted. If I do get a refund, I will update this review.
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