Snorkeling with dolphins and see whales and turtles in Madeira
Swimming with dolphins is a great attraction Madeira has to offer.
Frequent visits of species of sea mammals such as whales, dolphins and marine turtles are observed the whole year in Madeiras waters.
The wild schools of playing dolphins are exciting and memorable, take the opportunity and swim with them! Experience a wild dolphin encounter in the beautiful waters of Madeira!
The snorkel trip with dolphins last 2 hours and cost 45.-€ Snorkel equipment for rent available, we recommend a wetsuit!
Wildlife is not always predictable – that’s what makes it wild! We cannot guarantee that you will see dolphins, whales and turtles or other Wildlife on our tours. Our success rate for dolphins sightings per trip is 95%, for whales and turtles 60%.
Most seen dolphins in Madeira are common dolphins, bottelnose dolphin, atlantic spotted dolphin and spinner dolphins.
However, we are not allowed to snorkel with bottelnose dolphin!
Viewing dolphins in their world is truly a magical experience. It should be noted that wild open water dolphin swimming operations are not like that of an aquarium type atmosphere. Dolphins are generally very interested in swimmers, however, these are wild animals that are in total control of the situation and we are simply guests in their world. If the dolphins are not in the mood to interact with people, they may simply move on and swimmers should be aware there is the chance that they will not interact with them in the water. If that is the case, we will bring the swimmers back on-board for some awesome viewing from the boat. Please understand that it is the dolphins choice whether to interact with the swimmers and refunds cannot be given if the dolphins are “not interested” for whatever reason.
It is completely dependent on the Dolphins and their mood. They are wild animals and we cannot control their behaviour. Sometimes they can come very close if they are seeking an interaction and other times they may just swim past in the distance for a quick look.
Description:
We offer this tour from Monday to Friday, in the Summer also on Saturday possible,
after a briefing you go out on the boat the open ocean to spot dolphins and possibly whales and turtles.
We swim a few meters to the boat so you can practice the snorkeling.
Even children, little as 10 years old are enjoying this trip.
Using snorkel equipment and a wet suit for thermal comfort and floatation makes it easy and an relaxed experience,
snorkel experience is not required, snorkeling courses are available and to be booked before,
Meeting is at 11.30 h ( or 12 h, seasonal ) out at sea for approx. 2 hrs.,
on the return you can snorkel the house reef with lots of fish.
Dry bags for your camera, hat, sunglasses are available.
