Excursions & day trips

Madeira south coast cruise on Living Sea boat with lunch

Madeira, Portugal

from 430 reviews
4.6/5
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Language: Spanish , English , French , Portuguese
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Duration: 8 Hours
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You'll relax on an all-inclusive cruise onboard the boat Living Sea along Madeira's southern coast
The boat passes by Cabo Girao, the world's second-highest sea cliffs, best viewed from the ocean
You'll cool off with a swimming stop at Cais da Lapa, a hidden cove only accessible by boat
There's a homemade lunch with wines from Alentejo served in the town of Santana
An expert local guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of Madeira and its coast

What to expect

Madeira's southwest coast is the star of this all-inclusive cruise on 'Living Sea'. And after setting out from Funchal port, you'll head up the less-explored coast to Cais da Lapa for some swimming. The best part is that with a maximum of 52 guests on board, you'll have all the space and attentive service you need to enjoy a day at sea. Jorge, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘You'll see the drama of Madeira's landscapes on this cruise. We'll pass by Cabo Girão, the second-highest sea cliffs in the world. The viewpoint at the top is often really...
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What's included

Transport
Dolphin watching cruise
Lunch
Drinks

What to remember

Not suitable for wheelchairs
Bring a hat
Bring a towel
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Provider

TUI PORTUGAL

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Udo

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 45 years old

Great

Essen war sehr lecker, die fahrt war schön und die Angestellten sehr nett
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Rosi

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 38 years old

Great

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Claire

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 45 years old

Excellent

Unfortunately no dolphins but great food, friendly staff and lovely swim
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WOKNL

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 50 years old

Excellent

Eine sehr schöne und empfehlenswerte Tour, Leider waren uns die Delphine nicht ganz gewogen und hielten Absdtand zum Boot, daher nur 9 von 10 Punkten als Gesamtbewertung. Der einstündige Badeaufenthalt in einer abseits gelegenen Bucht war erfrischend und die Mitarbeiter hatten immer eine Auge auf die Gäste, so dass niemandem etwas zustossen konnte. Besonders gut hat uns gefallen, dass das Tierwohl an erster Stelle stand und der Kaptiän die Delphine rspektierte nicht unnötig verfolgte.
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Shaun Mal

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 42 years old

Excellent

Lovely staff felt very looked after and the boat was not packed so was a comfortable experience not a money making scam. Many of the offered boat trips at the promenade just appeared “squash as many as you can in”
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Telly

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as Alone

Great

Heel fijne ervaring! Heel blij dat ik deze uitstap heb gedaan?? Het is de moeite en het geld zeker waar. Lekker eten en vriendelijke mensen aan boord.
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Barbara

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 58 years old

Excellent

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Schreuder

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 45 years old

Great

Personeel aan boord was top! Heel vriendelijk en goed eten. Heenreis per bus prima, terugreis geen airco in de bus ??
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Jens

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 38 years old

Excellent

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Lady M

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 55 years old

Excellent

What a lovely day we had out on George's boat. The staff were great and the food delicious. The drinks were flowing. There was commentary at all the points of interest and the icing on the cake were seeing the dolphins who happily swam around us and came right up to the boat. A memorable day with lovely people.
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Monika

August 2025
From Germany
Traveled as Alone - 23 years old

Excellent

Die Familie, die diesen Ausflug anbietet, macht das toll! Sehr entspannter Tag, schöner Spot zum Schwimmen, einen Blick auf einen Wal erhascht, und gutes selbstgemachtes Essen!
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Reisegruppe Banana

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 45 years old

Excellent

Die Crew hatte alles gut vorbereitet und es gab ausreichend Auswahl an Getränken und auch unerwarteter Weise eine Auswahl von Speisen in Büfettform als Mittagessen. Thunfisch, Schweinegulasch und Hühnchen. Mit einem Nachtisch und nach Wunsch auch Kaffee.Alle wurden satt und geschmeckt hat es auch! Der Badestop wurde gut genutzt. Die Erklärungen waren auf Englisch. Preis Leistung ist völlig okay! Und das Wetter hat gepasst und die Delphine haben wir auch gesehen. Jederzeit empfehlenswert!
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Klaus

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 44 years old

Excellent

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Gunter De Roover

August 2025
From United States of America

Excellent

F

Frenchycool

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 33 years old

Excellent

Accueil et sourire une très belle journée où votre famille nous a régalé des paysages avec un repas succulent et une belle baignade en mer. Merci pour ce beau moment et bisous à Bernardo ??
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Charlene

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 23 years old

Excellent

La sympathie des membres du personnel
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Lexx

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 32 years old

Great

Top organisiert, super freundliches Personal, Verköstigung war auch spitze, tolles Preis-Leistungsverhältniss für eine Bootstour. Wale und Delphine bekommt man nur, wenn überhaupt, von weitem zu sehen, da nur in Ufernähe herumgeschippert wird und das Boot auch zu langsam ist um mal überhaupt in die Nähe von Delphinen zu kommen. Alles in allem war es ein netter Bootsausflug, der nicht unbedingt als Whale Watching trip verkauft werden sollte.
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carco

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple

Great

Gids had meer mogen vertellen.. was wederom verder wel goed verzorgd.
A

anoniem

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 34 years old

Excellent

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Koen Lambert

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 34 years old

Excellent

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Marijke Mulder

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 27 years old

Excellent

Wat een prachtige dag hebben we gehad. Het zien van de enorme school aan dolfijnen staat in ons geheugen gegrifd. We hebben heel fijn gezwommen en het eten was ronduit heerlijk. Onderweg was er voldoende uitleg en de bediening was keurig.
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Lisa

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 11 years old

Great

Mooie route gevaren en mooie lunch stop/zwemplek. Lunch was ook prima qua aanbod. Onbeperkt drinken en personeel was vriendelijk en de boot was schoon. Paar dolfijnen gezien.
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Geert

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 46 years old

Great

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Claudia B.

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 30 years old

Excellent

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GH

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Excellent

U

UK holiday maker.

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple

Excellent

On time pick up from hotel, short coach trip to harbour. Nice boat ready and waiting. No waiting around, on the boat quickly and out to sea. Good shade on the boat as it was very sunny and hot. First class drinks and freshly prepared food for lunch all included no restrictions, eat and drink as much as you like. Good spot for a stop and swim in the ocean, easy access from boat to ocean and reverse. Saw plenty of dolphins, highly recommend this trip good value for money not to be missed. V,good.
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Frank

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 36 years old

Great

Die Pause zum schwimmen/ essen war etwas lang. Ansonsten aber super schön . Wir konnten viele Delphine sehen.
B

Barbara

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 28 years old

Excellent

E

Ellis

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 36 years old

Excellent

Het was een geweldige ervaring. We hebben veel dolfijnen gezien en kregen alle tijd om ze te bewonderen. De uitzichten vanaf de boot op de kustlijn van Madeira was prachtig. De verzorging van het eten en dranken was goed. Echt een aanrader.
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Richard

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 46 years old

Average

Geen walvis gezien
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Boxtel

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 27 years old

Excellent

Vriendelijk ontvangst, netjes volgens schema opgehaald en vertrokken. Volop drinken en eten. Verzorgde schone boot, voldoende zitplaatsen. Schipper en familie laten zich zichtbaar zien en horen op de boot. Al met al, super!
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Joanne Green

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 31 years old

Great

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MTS

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 55 years old

Excellent

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Petra F.

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 47 years old

Excellent

Eine sehr schöne Schifffahrt mit Delphinen und einem atemberaubenden Panorama. Das Essen war sehr lecker und eine Schwimmpause gab es ebenfalls. Der Service war hervorragend. Einfach perfekt und empfehlenswert.
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Cornelia Maria

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 35 years old

Excellent

Es war wirklich wunderschön.
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N. Veldhuis

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 40 years old

Excellent

Everything! Everything was brilliant, what a terrific excursion, what a lovely day! Great boat trip, saw two dolphins jumping next to the boat, the food was delicious and the hospitality was warm. One not to miss!
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Andreas

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 49 years old

Excellent

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Bruce Waitson

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 28 years old

Great

not enough seats on the boat, we were delayed in arriving due to the coach picking us up late and a cycling event closing roads. the issue with this was that once we arrived the boat had very few seating areas left. we were not even able to sit as a family, and others had to sit on the bow on bean bags.
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Monika

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 44 years old

Great

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ZW

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family

Excellent

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MarcinP

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 34 years old

Great

Bardzo fajna obsluga, dobre jedzenie, statek daje rade.
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Pasadeau

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Excellent

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Nadine

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 33 years old

Excellent

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Familie Winter

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family

Excellent

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Mike

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple

Average

Das Schiff braucht mal eine rund um Erneuerung. Ist nicht das beste.
C

Carsten

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 33 years old

Excellent

Tolle Tour, Delfine gesehen, Service insgesamt sehr gut, Essen und Getränke gut. Pause mit Schnorcheln gut.
E

Emma

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 35 years old

Excellent

S

Stefan

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 22 years old

Excellent

C

Chester Couple

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 46 years old

Excellent

Highly rated. Prompt start and welcome aboard by friendly and informative crew. Seats and tables were a little uncomfortable. However the bow deck with comfortable seating and bean bags was fantastic. Although dolphin, whale and turtle sighting were understandably not guaranteed, we were thrilled by the abundance and close experience of the two pods of dolphins we encountered. Unlimited drinks throughout the cruise and the lunch was excellently prepared with a good choice. Great commentary!
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Bianca van der Meijden

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 34 years old

Excellent

Heel vriendelijke bemanning Lekker eten, alles in overvloed We hebben dolfijnen gezien, maar door een baby dolfijn konden we niet zo dichtbij komen
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Mary Browne

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple

Excellent

Good trip, a nice way to see the coastline. Saw some whales which was great. Friendly, helpful staff.
T

Tobi

July 2025
From Germany
Traveled as As a couple - 14 years old

Excellent

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Gabi und Reiner

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple

Great

Bei der Küche hätte man sich mehr Sauberkeit erwünscht. ( Hygiene )
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Tina

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 48 years old

Excellent

The Boat had plenty of seating and areas of shade. We saw a large pod of dolphins. Lunch was excellent with plenty of choice and a never ending supply of drinks.
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Goon

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 41 years old

Excellent

From the safety briefing to the friendly staff it was a first class experience. The boat was large, clean and well equipped and was a lovely safe environment. Food and drink was lovely and we got a bonus of seeing pilot whales and a pod of dolphins that surrounded the boat, including young babies that was fabulous to see in real life. A magical
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Ania

July 2025
From United States of America

Excellent

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Jule

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 20 years old

Great

Essen war super. Nur war der ganze Trip zu lange. Wir haben mehr Aktion erwartet und es war zu wenig Zeit zum schwimmen.
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Paul

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 57 years old

Excellent

There was nothing to dislike about the whole experience
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Zarina

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as Alone - 41 years old

Great

Ik heb niet kunnen genieten van de trip en de lunch en de drankjes. Ik werd voor het eerst zeeziek en heb de trip liggend op een bankje doorgebracht. Dus voor mij was het een dure boottrip en weggegooid geld!
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Leen Goossens

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 33 years old

Excellent

Fantastisch! Zeker doen.
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Pikatscho

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 57 years old

Excellent

Alles ist in Ordnung gewesen.
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Doreen

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as Alone

Excellent

Ich hatte mir extra einen Tag ausgesucht an dem nicht soviel Wind war ?? Von der Abholung bis zum Ende war es super toll.. Die Familie ist mega nett, der Service und der Lunch waren super.. Wir haben viele Delphine gesehen. Der Preis ist diese Tour definitiv wert.. Schade das es diese Sea Tour nicht auf Deutsch gibt.. Wichtig für alle die Kopfbedeckung nicht vergessen!!! Sonnencreme natürlich auch extrem wichtig ??.. Bucht es bitte direkt bei Kerstin über die Tui im RIU Hotel in Caniço..
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Shafeeq

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 21 years old

Excellent

Een mooie trip en goed te doen met een kind van 1.5 jaar. Het eten was goed verzorgd en de bemanning super vriendelijk. Blij dat onze reisleider Sabastiaan “Lion King” dit aanbevolen heeft.
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Dijk

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as Alone - 49 years old

Excellent

Ik heel leuk maar wel vermoeiend
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Ivonne

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 31 years old

Excellent

Wale haben wir keine gesehen, dafür sehr viele Delfine, Wasserschildkröten und Seelöwen. Es war eine herzliche Stimmung an Bord was von einer Ortsansässigen Familie geführt wird. Das Essen war sehr lecker. Es war ein schöner halber Tag mit Sonnenbrand Garantie :-)
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nne

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as Alone - 60 years old

Great

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Niklas

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 36 years old

Excellent

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Heiko

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 41 years old

Excellent

Es war alles sehr gut organisiert. Die Crew hat sich sehr darum bemüht, dass wir Delphine und andere Meerestiere zu sehen bekamen. Natürlich hatten wir auch Glück mit dem Wetter. Das Boot war wirklich nicht voll ausgenutzt, von der möglichen Passagieranzahl. Man konnte sich gut darauf bewegen und das Mittagessen war auch sehr gut und reichlich. Insgesamt war es eine sehr schöne Bootstour.
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Walter und Brunhilde

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 66 years old

Excellent

Sehr angenehm Tour. Bis auf die Wale war alles okay. Aber das ist Natur
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Eliza

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 39 years old

Excellent

Great day out
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Sally

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family

Excellent

Booked this last minute and it was excellent Staff were amazing, saw lots of dolphins, then swam in the sea while lunch was set out. Full, hot meal with tuna, chicken, pork and potatoes and salad. Absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend this.
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Riet

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 26 years old

Excellent

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Sammy

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 32 years old

Great

Jammer dat er meerdere op de boot zijn dus niet alleen met groepsreis van Tui
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Kacper

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 16 years old

Excellent

M

Miri

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 27 years old

Excellent

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Julie Elizabeth

July 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 43 years old

Excellent

We had a wonderful trip, the guides were really lovely and showed us where the dolphins were. They stopped playing the music and the engine while the dolphins were near which was brilliant. It was a magical experience to see the dolphins, some flying fish and explore some of the coastline by boat. The swim at the cove just before lunch was brilliant too. It was a great day, the organisers were very lovely and would highly recommend!
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Nico

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 46 years old

Excellent

Top team! Zeer aangenaam en familiale sfeer, lekker eten !
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Markus

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 45 years old

Excellent

Die erfahrene Crew hat uns auf dem Trip mit viel Getränken und leckerem Mittagessen verwöhnt. Die Delfine aus der Nähe zu sehen war beeindruckend. Die Insel aus der Seeperspektive zu sehen war großartig. Der Badestopp hat für eine super Abkühlung gesorgt.
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Ruud

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 47 years old

Great

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JJ

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 48 years old

Excellent

Picked up from our hotel in comfortable transport direct to the boat, Staff very friendly,helpful and informative
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regina

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Excellent

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**********

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 41 years old

Excellent

Het was af goed geregeld en top ervaring
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Andy & Ann

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 61 years old

Excellent

Very well organised, well looked after, quality of the food was excellent and we saw many dolphins up close.
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Yvonne

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 50 years old

Excellent

Mooie boot, niet te druk, heel goed verzorgd, genoeg te eten en te drinken, heerlijk eten, lieve mensen die er alles aan doen om het jou naar de zin te maken. Mooi familiebedrijf.
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Ine Sanders

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 28 years old

Excellent

Een top aanrader van Sebastiaan (the lion) en terecht. Mooie uitstap. Dolfijnen gezien, plons kunnen nemen op een mooie plaats en overheerlijke lunch.
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Dave on tour

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Excellent

Please tell people that dolphins and whales are not guaranteed as they are wild . Some people were disappointed. We have been on many dolphin boats and are aware. Alas the trip is sold with dolphin and whale watching and people need to be reminded
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Bollie

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 40 years old

Excellent

je word zeer goed behandeld dat zie je daar het een familie zaak / boot is en dat ze willen dat iedereen het goed heeft en ook is het eten is ok zelfs als er mensen ziek worden door zee ziekte dragen ze daar enorm zorg voor alles was top en zeker een aanrader
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Alan

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 51 years old

Excellent

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Petra

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 48 years old

Excellent

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Bartje vs

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 35 years old

Poor

Ophaling 15 min te laat Op de boot 45 min moeten wachten op andere mensen die nog niet opgehaald waren Drank was op bij de terugvaart Eten was wel ok De dagtrip in fun hours uitgedrukt 3 uur
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Willemijn

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as Alone - 46 years old

Excellent

De crew deed echt haar best om de school met dolfijnen te vinden. We voerden een flink eind de oceaan op. De sfeer aan boord was prima en relaxed. Ook voldoende ruimte om te zitten voor iedereen. Ik heb geen minpunten.
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JJ

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 48 years old

Excellent

Lovely day at sea Lovely Crew fabulous food & drinks & yes we saw lots of Dolphins. Amazing from start to finish.
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Sue

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 51 years old

Excellent

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Kate

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as Alone - 44 years old

Great

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Ian

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 47 years old

Excellent

Well organised trip, we were collected relatively on time, taken straight to the boat in the harbour and set sail pretty soon on arrival. The crew were friendly and helpful as well as being able to give useful information on various points of interest. We saw some pilot whales and then hugged the coast line back to Funchal. Lunch was plentiful and there was enough variety although if you are vegetarian it would have been pretty bland i.e. salad, rice and potatoes.
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Anet

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 29 years old

Excellent

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Josy

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 60 years old

Great

Belle balade autour de l’île gentillesse de l équipage c était une journée sans dauphin dommage Mais petit bémol aucune traduction en Français Excursion faite pour les Anglais
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Anna

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 31 years old

Excellent

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Mirjam

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 46 years old

Great

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cees en harrette

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 50 years old

Great

de boot trip was heel leuk.en wij hebben een schooldolfijnen gezien. en de mensen van de boot waren gezellig.gr famvoermans

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