Dolphin and Whale watching from Calheta
In Calheta different boats are offering dolphin and whale watching tours. You also have the possibility to snorkel with dolphins.
INFOS:
| Person: | Service: | Price: |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | RIB "Pampero/Cetos" | 55,- Euro |
| Adult | Fishing Boat "Ribeira Brava" | 45,- Euro |
| Adult | Zodiac "Stenella" | 57,- Euro |
| Adult | Sailing Boat "Ilheu" | from 40,- Euro |
| Adult | Snorkeling with dolphins | from 75,- Euro |
All year round you can watch dolphins and whales off the coast of Madeira. Near the coast the Atlantic has already a depth of 3000m which means a perfect habitat for a lot of different marine life as for example Atlantic Spotted Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Common Dolphin, Striped Dolphin, Risso´s Dolphin, Rough-toothed Dolphin, False Killer Whale, Short-finned Pilot Whale, Blainville´s Beaked Whale, Sperm Whale, Bryde's Whale, Sei Whale, Fin Whale and sometimes even Orcas, Blue Whales, Minke and Humpback Whales
The sighting success for the journeys from Calheta is over 90%.
The "Pampero/Cetos" is a speedboat with place for 12 passangers and 2 crew members. Next to the whale and dolphin watching this boat is offering a short swim stop and the possibility of snorkling with dolphins.
- Guaranteed sighting included or you get your money back
- Explanations of the sighted animals and their habitat
- Possibility of Snorkeling with dolphins
Summer time: daily at 09:30a.m., 12:00p.m. and 03:30p.m. - Winter time: daily at 09:30a.m. and 12:00p.m.
Adults: 55,- Euro, Children 2 to 15 years: 30,- Euro
No children under 2 years allowed.
The "Ribeira Brava" is a cozy traditional Madeiran fishing boat, which has been restored with lots of love. It has place for 16 passengers and 4 crew members. It's offering you the freedom of movement and a toilet below deck.
- Explanations of the sighted animals and their habitat
October - June, daily from Monday - Saturday, closed on Sundays at 09:30a.m. and 01:30p.m.
Adults: 45,- Euro, Children 2-15 years: 25,- Euro
NO TOURS BETWEEN 23.01.24 until middle of March 2024
The "Stenella" is a modern zodiac with place for 12 passangers and 2 crew members. This sporty boat has a length of 9meters and a width of 3 meters and is driven by two 250PS-motors.
- Explanations of the sighted animals and their habitat.
- Possibility of Snorkeling with dolphins
October - June, daily from Monday - Saturday, closed on Sundays at 09:30a.m. and 01:30p.m.
Adults: 57,- Euro, Children 5 -15 years: 35,- Euro
Children under 5 years on request
Ribeira Brava and Stenella are belonging to the team of Lobosonda.
The sailing boat "Ilheu" is a 1946 gaffering ketch, built in New Hampshire, USA. The capitain is a well-known sailer who has done more than 50 Atlantic crossings. The boat has a passanger carrying capacity of maximum 8 people. The price includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
The "Ilheu" can also be chartered all day. More information can be found here.
Daily at 10:00a.m., 03:00p.m. and 07:00p.m. (sunset tour)
Price: 75,- Euro per person, from 4 person: 40,- Euro/person
At this activity you are not actively swim with dolphins but passively float on the surface and being towed slowly on a rope which is connected with the zodiac. This guarantees a gentle and safe encounter for both parties.
It is very important that you are familiar with using a snorkel and a mask.
Snorkeling with dolphins with the "Pampero/Cetos":
Adults: 75,- Euro (boat tour 55,- Euros + upgrade snorkeling with dolphins 20,- Euro)
Children under 15 years: 50,- Euro (boat tour 30,- Euro + upgrade snorkeling with dolphins 20,- Euro)
Because it's the open Atlantic and wildlife, snorkeling with dolphins isn't possible on every trip. You only pay the surcharge for the snorkeling with dolphins upgrade if it actually takes place.
Please already have your bathing suit on under your clothes and please also bring a towel and if necessary a sweater or jacket for afterwards.
Snorkeling with dolphins with the "Stenella":
Adults: 89,- Euro, Children under 15 years: 67,- Euro
Adults: 89,- Euro
Children from 8 years to 15 years: 67,- Euro
October - June, daily from Monday - Saturday, closed on Sundays at 09:30a.m.
Because it's the open Atlantic and wildlife, snorkeling with dolphins isn't possible on every trip. If the snorkeling with dolphins did not take place, you will be refunded 27,- Euro per adult directly after the tour.
A wetsuit is required for snorkeling with dolphins on the Stenella. You can borrow this one day before the from Lobosonda for 5,- Euro.