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Catamarans and luxury yachts

On the Water

See whales and dolphins

Catamarans

Of all shapes and sizes

VMT Catamaran – Sea Nature (double decker), Sea Best and Sea Pleasure, daily 10.30 or 15.00 - 3 hour sail with a chance to swim,  €33 for adults and half price for children 5 to 12 yrs, under 5s go free.  Family package (2 adults & 2 children: €84).  

 

Sea Bourne - Similar to VMT without transport.  €28 for adults and half price for children.  

 

Magic Dolphin – A smaller 35 pax more enclosed Catamaran  which offer slightly different trips: 10.00 to 12.30 (€23), 13.00 to 16.00 (€27).  Plus, they have the high-speed rib boats everyday from 11.00 to 13.00 or 14.00 to 16.00.  Prices are €41 adults and €27 from 6yrs to 11yrs.

 

Atlantic Pearl - Luxury catamaran offering a more personal service with 6 to 18 passengers.  Half day daily (except Sunday) trips to Cabo Girão at 11am or 3pm from the Marina (€36 pp).  Sunday trips to the Desertas (€73 with lunch included) and evening cruises on Friday (€36 including snacks).  Private charters can also be arranged for half days (€540) or full days (€980).   Transfers included.

 

NEW: Ocean Seas Dolphin VIP - This luxury catamaran offers a fabulous sea experience, From private charters to regular marine life watching you are accompanied by experienced Marine Biologist.  With a maximum group of 17 passengers it gives you all the luxury of a private yacht.  The price is slightly higher than some other Catamarans but offers a lot more including open bar, aperitives and first-class service.  From daily 3 hour morning (10.00) or afternoon (14.00) every day weather permitting.  The price with discount is €65 adults & €38 children (ages 6 to 15).  Early bookings recommended.

Bonita da Madeira

Original Turkish Gullet

Dolphin & Whales on Wednesday & Sunday: 10.30 - 13.30 discounted price €31 half price for children under 12 yrs. A special cruise that has a main goal of finding and enjoying the marine life such as dolphins, whales and turtles. Departure from Funchal new Marina area, no transport provided.
 

The Beautiful Bays on Tuesday & Friday: 10.00 - 15.00 (pick up 9.00 - 9.15am) discounted price €43 (includes lunch & drink) half price for children under 12 yrs. In this nature lover's cruise, we will sail first to Machico Bay, and then afterwards head to Baía d'Abra, a marvelous wild bay, where you can swim, dive and relax. A delicious hot meal will be served on board which is included in the price.

Desertas Islands on Wednesday & Saturday: 10.00 - 18.00 (pick up 9.00 - 9.15am) 
Discounted price €73 (includes lunch & drink) half price for children under 12 yrs. 
Desertas are a group of three uninhabited islands, which lies about 15 miles southeast of Madeira. The islands are classified as a Natural Reserve, primarily to protect the rare species of monk seals. We will anchor at Doca. Here you will have the opportunity to go ashore or visit the caves and sea cliffs on a speedboat. Later you can swim, dive and relax in this small bay of crystalline waters. A delicious hot meal will be served on board.   This is trip is subject to the weather conditions.

 

Santa Maria de Colombo

Sailing along the coast of Madeira in the Santa Maria will take you back to the 15th Century. A great fun trip with some history

Rota Dos Cetaceos

Swim with dolphins

A very special trip on Zodiac boats to see whales and dolphins (guaranteed) and a chance to swim with them. This company is dedicated to the observation of dolphins and whales in Madeira, and all trips are accompanied by a Marine Biologist. 

 

Price €46 to watch or for an extra €15.50 to swim (Children’s prices €32 to watch for extra €9 to swim: 6 – 11yrs). Maximum 4 people to swim on each boat.  Summer times are 09.00, 12.30 or 16.00. Spaces are limited so book early.

Gavião Madeira

Fabulous motorized yacht offering a relaxed and personal sea trips for a maximum of 20 passengers. Half days (€28pp) from 11.00 or 15.30 daily except Thu & Sun. Desertas Island full day (€73 pp lunch included). Private charters for just €100 per hour, great for families or groups of friends.

Beluga

The Glass Bottom Boat

Visit the beautiful nature reserve in Garajau, this 2 & half hour unique boat trip gives you a wonderful opportunity to see beautiful scenery and sea life, inside and outside the water. A chance to swim and snorkel (optional). With space for just 12 passenger’s early bookings are advisable. Every day 11.00 & 15.30 – price €32 per person, half price for children under 11 yrs.

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