Half-day Catamaran Trip from Funchal

Name: Half-day Catamaran Trip from Funchal
Brand: Seaborn Catamaran
SKU: 20312P1
Price: 38.47 USD
Rating: 4.5 (262 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceMadeira, Portugal

From $38.47

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

Overview

Escape the city, and head for the water on this half-day catamaran trip from Funchal. If you’re lucky, you may spot whales, dolphins, and turtles in their natural environment. The tour is great for adults and children alike, and gives you the flexibility to relax on the boat without a strict itinerary of activities. If you’d like to snorkel, you can pack light, as snorkeling equipment rental is included.

See native wildlife in their natural environment
Choice of morning or afternoon departure
Snorkel gear included, with a cash deposit
Travel by boat and see the sights from the water

What's Included

Catamaran trip

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Dolphins or whales sightings are not guaranteed.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Seaborn Catamaran, Marina do Funchal, 9000-055 Funchal, Portugal
Meeting at Seaborn at Seaborn office at Funchal Marina 30 minutes before departure to collect your boarding card.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Operated by Seaborn Catamaran

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Giulia_C

It was amazing, we had the chance to see the dolphins really close! We also saw the waterfalls falling into the see and the weather was so good that we also got a beautiful tan and enjoy the whole experience! The crew and the captain were really kind and friendly and the boat is really confortable. Just check the weather (and cross your fingers because it can change really fast) because I think it wouldn’t be so enjoyable if it was raining, cold, windy or cloudy!

Reviews

4.5

262 reviews

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A must (if the weather seems to be good)!

Giulia_C, Mar 2024

No marine life anywhere in sight

Mauricio_E, Aug 2023

Beautiful water and sunny day. No marine life found. Swim was a full five minutes. Crew was not friendly.

Lovely day, thankyou ...

Ian_L, Jul 2023

Lovely day, thankyou It was a nice day and saw a lot of dolphins. The crew was nice and we had a nice swim

Catamaran Trip Funchal

Pedro_L, Apr 2023

This tour was a great for seeing whales and dolphins. It also was a very nice and relaxed time looking at coast of Funchal.

Amazing

Steven_M, Jan 2023

Boat trip was amazing got to see the beautiful Atlantic Ocean around Madeira. Also was a plus seeing the dolphins to in the ocean.

November trip

tom_g, Nov 2022

Had a great trip, weather was windy and the crew kindly lent a coat to a cold passenger. Saw 7 pilot whales, amazing. Crew were helpful and informative. Safety info before we set off so we felt safe.

Catamaran trip

Jake, Sep 2022

Professional and knowledgeable crew. Excellent views of Funchal and surrounding areas from the sea. Got to see a few dolphins.

Dolphins and whales

Jayne_H, Jul 2022

Excellent well worth the money ! I would recommend to family and friends. Bring your snorkel gear and cameras

Amazing experience

Marian_T, Jul 2022

Wonderful experience. We watched dolphins and whales and could have a swing in the open sea. Really worth it!

Everything was great but...

Souhail_K, Jun 2022

Everything was great but no snorkelling gear on our trip :( . The crew was friendly and professional.

Excellent value for money

Sarah_K, Jun 2022

Excellent morning out at sea. Saw loads of dolphins and two different species. Even a little turtle showed up.

Fine cruise hassle free and safe

bryan_g, Aug 2021

Does what is says on the tin a 3 hour cruise and spotted dolphins 🤷‍♂️😁 couldn't fault the whole experience and would happy book with Nautisantos again :)

Great

nuno_c, Aug 2021

The swim was great and wonderful view of Cabo Girão. Remarcable experience and the boat is great and very safe.

Excellent comfortable trip

Giray, Aug 2021

Excellent trip! We got to see the dolphins. I wish we could see other sea animals too but you don't necessarily get these evey time. The crew was nice and helpful. Totally recommended!

Great trip especially for the price

Darren_G, Aug 2021

Great boat trip , comfortable, not over crowded large catamaran and safe For what you pay this is a must ! Decided to do this half day before we came home on the Tuesday this week Got to see Turtles and some rare blue spotted whales which is just a bonus Jump off or climb down the steps for a swim before you return back There’s a bar on board selling draught beer and cokes and snacks at reasonable price should you wish

Very enjoyable

Tania_C, Oct 2020

Boat was comfortable and clean with good facilities. Managed to see plenty of pilot wales! We had a little stop by Cabo Girão for a swim which was lovely.

Lovely trip

Mafalda, Sep 2020

The sun was out but the sea was a bit ruff so unfortunately we had to go to the East side of the island and I would have prefer the West but nevertheless a lovely trip...would do it again! Plus, we saw dolphins!

Grand Total Bravo

Clara_C, Aug 2020

Most wonderful experience, with dolphins suddenly appearing making it a grand total Bravo :) Would certainly do it again.

So much joy and peace it brings :)

Niina_G, Mar 2020

On mOnday 9th of March 2020 I treated myself to this beatufiyl trip. SO muyhc joy, peace and beauty in it! Sea, waves sounds, Sunshine are so calimnign and empowering. TIme to refelct, just smile and be. Also lots of fun of some water waves, if you're sitting in front like i did, or actully I was laying down. and then of course doplhins! Divine creatures! We so first time around 6-7, gang or family, they stayed iwth us for around 7 minutes! (as i have 6 different videsos taken of them for aorund 1+ minut each). and then second time in another place furhter, there were in the distance, and different type of doplhin. Lovely trip! Will recommend to anyone! THankyou!

Sea fun on the Seaborn!

Elizabeth_M, Jul 2019

Outstanding day trip experience! Friendly and professional crew. Mother Nature was kind and we spotted tons of dolphins. Taking a dip in the ocean off of Cabo Girão was just spectacular!

Response from Host, Jul 2019

Thanks for your review. It was a pleasure having you on board.