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Overview

Madeira is one of Europe’s best whale watching destinations.

Sperm whales and Common Bottlenose dolphins are resident in the waters around the island and the temperate seas mean our crews head out to sea all year around. Your holiday includes four whale and dolphin watching trips – and as we specialise in personalised trips, you can always add more. There’s also free-time on dryland if you’d like to explore Madeira’s magnificent landscapes with our resident guides.

Your home for the week is the seafront Hotel Quinta da Penha da Franca – it’s just a short walk to the marina, and Funchal’s best restaurants and café bars are close by. We have a great selection of accommodation in Funchal and across the wider island if you’re looking for the perfect Quinta for your stay.

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Itinerary

Day 1

You'll begin your holiday by flying direct from the UK to Madeira. Our driver will collect you from your flight, for your transfer into Funchal.

Day 2

You'll head down to the marina for your first whale and dolphin watching trip. Trips begin with a safety briefing and a chat through the species currently being sighted, before you head out to sea. Once you’re back on dryland, you’ll have the afternoon free to explore Funchal; the island’s bustling capital city.

Day 3

You'll return to the marina for your second whale and dolphin watching trip. in the afternoon, you might like to head out of the city on a half-day tour to the Curral das Freiras - the famous Nun's Valley in the island's mountainous centre.

Day 4

Today's free - you could spend the day exploring the mountains and coasts of eastern Madeira with our resident guide; visiting the Casas Tradicionais in Santana, the forest park at Ribeiro Frio and the rum distillery at Engenho do Norte.

Day 5

You'll be back out at sea today on your third whale and dolphin watching trip.

Day 6

You might like to spend today with our walking guide, exploring the island's famous levada walking trails.

Day 7

You'll return to the marina for your fourth and final whale and dolphin watching trip.

Day 8

You'll be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

From £1100 per person

We can create a tailor-made holiday to suit your budget.

INCLUDED: direct return flights from the UK. Accommodation in twin/double en-suite rooms on a B&B basis, return airport transfers and four whale and dolphin watching trips.

Accommodation

Hotel Quinta da Penha de Franca

Activities

Whale and dolphin watching Madeira's position in the North Atlantic (combined with her temperate winter weather),…

Location

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