Itinerary
Madeira’s favourable location allows us to cross paths with a great variety of cetaceans. As the majority of these animals are migratory, their coordinates are always different. It is up to our Spotter on land to locate them with the help of binoculars & inform our crew, allowing a gentle approach & close encounters. Our RIB Boat allows us to act quickly, which not only provides higher chances to see cetaceans but also we have more time to keep on searching for other species. Our goal is to show you as much as possible from what nature has to offer!
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H2O Madeira, Avenida D. Manuel I - Porto de Recreio da Calheta, 9370-133 Vila da Calheta, Portugal
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
No pets are allowed on board
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : 235deef
I admit to being a little apprehensive when I saw the Rib we would be in for this trip, but it was fantastic fun! We were lucky enough to witness two different pods of dolphins, Striped and Spotted and it was exhilarating to be amongst them and watching their antics, especially the Spotted ones who were happier with our presence and hung out with us for a while.
The guys on the boat were great and so professional and friendly. They also picked up a couple of bits of plastic that they found floating, so doing their bit to keep the sea clean.
My husband and I loved this trip and enjoyed the ride, however, one poor chap did get very sea-sick, so if you know that you are prone to this, it might be better to pass on it. But, if you love being out at sea and want to take a chance on seeing some dolphins and/or whales you are bound to have a fantastic time!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : cnlWestcliffe
Professional and kind staff who take care of their stewardship towards the animals that we are watching. The small boats make H20 agile enough to see up close the dolphins. Unfortunately, the whales weren’t out, but we will be back.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : COL2450
These guys rock. Sustainably focused, super knowledgable and so very very helpful.
Rachel and our captain cannot be rated higher-thank you guys🙏
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Megrob94
One of the most magical experiences of our lives, within 15 minutes of the trip starting we saw a Blue Whale - just amazing! We were all speechless, we then saw 2 types of Dolphin and a Turtle so we really could not have gotten much better. The guys on the boat were brilliant, they knew so much about the animals and a great deal of respect was paid to them too as we stayed a good distance from them and they were sure to turn the boat engine off to keep the waters as quiet as possible which I really appreciated 😊 thank you H20 for the experience, I cannot recommend you enough to absolutely anyone. Memories I will treasure for a lifetime.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Neil W
Excelent experience, friendly and knowledgable team. Small boat so be aware if that’s not your thing, but it’s great fun. We were very lucky to see 3 species in a relatively short trip: bottlenose and common dolphin and a rare siting of a blue whale. Of course you can’t guarantee anything but their success rates are good.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : mihaibobocea
Fantastic experience seeing 2 species of the planet's giants: a group of around 30 sperm whales and a solitary huge fin whale - breathtaking !!! The trip was brief and efficient in a 12 person inflatable raft, a fun and cool experience under the hot Madeiran sun. The guide and skipper were extremely professional and knowledgeable - we even got their pro pictures of the whales the same day!!!
All in all, you'd be a fool to miss this tour so book them right away, you won't regret it!
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : Journey587905
The best company for dolphins and whales watching for sure! Captain and guide were great, lots of info about animals, dont hesitate to ask! It was fun, a little bit of adrenaline when chasing the whales. They have spotters in the island so we got lucky and saw bottlenose and striped dolphins plus sperm whales. Recommend time in the afternoon. H2o is the only company that offers also swimming with the animals, when there are good conditions. Such a great experience! :))
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Posted On : 2024-04-19
Posted By : Felicity_A
Very slick operation. We saw common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales. Team even collected litter from the ocean.
I would suggest it needs to be made clearer that people who have injuries, or are elderly or pregnant, would likely be best to avoid this trip as it takes place on a rib travelling up to 37 knots and is very bumpy at points!
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Posted On : 2024-03-28
Posted By : Adventure01105663229
we had so much fun! It was a real pleasure! Thanks for having us! The crew were so nice and funny. They informed us about the dolphins in detail! The boat trip was an experience in itself. It was my first trip like that and I definitely would book a second (or third :) ) time! Thank you guys! 10/10
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Posted On : 2024-03-19
Posted By : 493ramonac
The best experience ever. I have seen sperm whales and dolphines and learned a lot about this animals. A team of young professionals and a boat very confortable. Thank so much also for the pictures.
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Posted On : 2024-03-01
