Departs from Caniçal Marina in search for turtles, whales, dolphins and birds wherever they might be spotted. The crew is experienced in identifying the species of cetaceans and birds and, between March and October, if time is not short, there will be an opportunity for snorkeling in a natural bay of São Lourenço's Nature Reserve.
As we cover the areas near Desertas Islands it is also a good trip to spot some interesting seabirds as Fea's petrels, Bulwer's petrels and maybe even the Madeira-storm petrel, depending on the time of the year. On this southeast coast of Madeira dolphins and whales are not stressed by the boat's traffic as this is much less than in Funchal bay. Most of the time we will be the only boat observing these wonderful cetaceans and birds!
Seawatching from Caniçal may include several species like:
- Dolphins - Common dolphin, Striped dolphin, Bottlenose dolphin, Spotted dolphin...
- Whales - Short-finned Pilot Whale, Sperm whale, Bride's whale, Curvier's Beaked whale, Fin whale...
- Seabirds - Cory's Shearwater, Fea's Petrel, Manx Shearwaters, Bulwers's Petrel, Madeira-storm Petrel, Roseate Tern, Common Tern and Yellow-legged Gulls
- Turtles
Schedule
Days of operation :
Mondays: 4:00 pm
Wednesdays: 10:00 am; 4:00 pm
Thursdays: 4:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am
Minimum of persons to sail the trip: 4, booked in advance
Price: €40 per adult.
Children between 4 & 12 years old 50% discount
Note: We provide you transfers from Funchal or Caniço to the marina and return but these are subject to availability. The boat is at Caniçal marina
Friendly advice:
Take appropriate footwear, warm jumper, sun protector, hat, towel and swimming suit
