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15 Best Madeira Sailing Trips Worldwide

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The 15 most popular madeira sailing trips. What each sail costs, how long you are on the water, and which crews run it well.

15 Best Madeira Sailing Trips Worldwide

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching - Checking In at Funchal Marina Without Losing Your Spot
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From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

1.From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

Go green on a 3-hour Madeira catamaran dolphin and whale watch from Funchal, with hybrid-electric silent cruising and great onboard viewing.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“very interesting to do. knowledgeable guides and we got to see dolphins and whales. would 100 recommend. please dont make the same mistake as most of the people on the ship (including myself and wife) and bring a huge jacket and waterproofs. or can get very wet and freezing cold.”

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From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching - Checking In at Funchal Marina Without Losing Your Spot
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From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

2.From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

Quiet hybrid-electric catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal, guided by spotters, plus a Cabo Girão swim and cliff views.

★ 4.5

“Well organised and safe trip. modern catamaran and smooth sailing. We have close up view of Dolphins swimming along with the boat and a group of Pilot Whales. Crew gave animals plenty of space and made sure they didn't stress them. good information about the sealife from the guide. Plenty on space on board didn't…”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise - Getting to the boat: Funchal Marina and smooth check-in
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise - The First Sailing Leg: 45 Minutes to Get Into the Right Zone
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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

4.Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

Luxury catamaran cruise from Funchal to Cabo Girão for snorkeling, plus chances to spot dolphins and whales in Madeira waters.

★ 4.2

“It was a wonderful experience from the very first minute to the very last. Gliding over the ocean with an excellent tour guide, and after an hour and a half, encountering playful pilot whales. Thank you for the experience!””

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Funchal: Sunset Sailing Tour - The 3-hour rhythm: sailing out, wildlife watch, swim stop, then sunset
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Funchal: Sunset Sailing Tour

5.Funchal: Sunset Sailing Tour

3-hour sunset sailing from Funchal in Madeira. Swim at Cabo Girão, watch for dolphins and whales, and enjoy an open bar for $58.

★ 4.7

“Great guides, fabulous views of sunset, great swimming opportunities, not too much wildlife spotted but wrong time of year! Overall a great experience and would recommend”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran - Sailing out of Funchal Bay with wildlife in the foreground
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour - Wildlife Off Funchal: How the Dolphin and Whale Search Feels in Real Life
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour

7.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour

3-hour Funchal sunset sailing for dolphins and whales, a Cabo Girão swim stop, and an open bar on a small yacht.

★ 4.7

“Even though we didn’t get lucky with dolphins/whales, the experience was totally worth it! We had a beautiful sunset, could swim in the beautiful location, enjoyed the beverages and had a lot of fun! Would recommend 😊”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip - Out past the marina: how the wildlife search is set up
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

Madeira: Funchal Sunset Tour by Catamaran - Getting to the Boat: Funchal Marina Check-In Without the Headache
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Madeira: Funchal Sunset Tour by Catamaran

Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise from Funchal - Cabo Girão swim stop: the best add-on, when conditions allow
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Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise from Funchal

10.Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise from Funchal

3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales, with possible swim near Cabo Girão and a repeat trip if none seen.

★ 4.5

“Lovely Catermeran, not too busy. Plenty of space aboard up or downstairs. Shame the wildlife never showed up but that's nature. Plenty of great scenery on the sail back to port, swimming if you wanted too at a well no beauty spot under the cliffs. Bar sold draught beers €4 a pint & cold/nice flavour.…”

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Half-day Catamaran Trip from Funchal - The 3-hour rhythm: coastline cruising, wildlife search, Cabo Girão swim
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Half-day Catamaran Trip from Funchal

11.Half-day Catamaran Trip from Funchal

Half-day catamaran from Funchal for whale, dolphin and turtle spotting, plus a Cabo Girão swim and included snorkeling gear.

★ 4.5

“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.”

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Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching - Wildlife spotting: what the spotters mean for your odds
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Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching

Desertas Islands Full-Day Catamaran Trip from Funchal - Funchal Marina Start: Easy to Find, Built for a Full Day
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Desertas Islands Full-Day Catamaran Trip from Funchal

Half Day Tour on a Luxury Catamaran on Madeira Island - The Swim and Snorkel Stop: How to Make It Actually Fun
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Half Day Tour on a Luxury Catamaran on Madeira Island

14.Half Day Tour on a Luxury Catamaran on Madeira Island

Half-day Atlantic Pearl catamaran from Funchal for dolphin/whale spotting, plus a swim stop and included snorkeling gear, with small-group comfort.

★ 4.0

“Edgar was a fantastic tour guide. We took the 5 hour tour to the north and west of Madeira. Edgar’s knowledge of Madeira and pride in / enthusiasm for Madeira was infectious. I highly recommend a tour with Edgar. You won’t be disappointed!”

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From Funchal: Cabo Girao Sunset Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - Cabo Girão From the Water: Why the Cliff Feels Different Here
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From Funchal: Cabo Girao Sunset Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

15.From Funchal: Cabo Girao Sunset Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

3 hours of Madeira sunset cruising from Funchal to Cabo Girão, with a snorkeling stop and Atlantic wildlife spotting for $47.

★ 4.6

“de vazut balene sau delfini nici nu se pune problema sa fi vazut ceva...singura placere a fost plimbarea la apus si un pahar cu vin... sa nu fiti dezamagiti daca nu vedeti nimic, poate altii au avut mai mult noroc...”

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