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Discover the beauty of Madeira Island on a sailing trip

Join us on this trip and discover the coast of Madeira Island and the

marine biodiversity we have here.

In our region there are several marine species of dolphins, whales or turtles being observed throughout the year

Our mission is to provide you with a calm and relaxing trip, with the purpose of knowing and observing the beauty of the Madeiran coast with comfort and stability.

We are also dedicated to the observation of dolphins, whales or turtles that live in our region throughout the year, there is always a strong possibility of observing the various species during the course of our trips., during the summer months, passengers have the opportunity to dive into the bay of cabo girão, the second-largest cliff in the world..

"Cabo Girão"

Cabo Girão is located 9km by the sea in the southern part of the Island. It is the second highest cliff in the world, 580 meters high. In the summer we stop along this bay so that passengers have the opportunity to dive in the crystal clear waters.

"Looking for dolphins  and whales"

Strong Possibility of seeing, several species of dolphins, whales or even turtles. Most of these species reside in our region throughout the year while other species are present only by passage. We recall that they are free animals in their natural habitat.

"Protect the Ocean"

We are alerted to the environmental issue, the oceans are increasingly facing serious threats, such as pollution, destruction of habitats and disappearance of biodiversity. As Humans, we must take the initiative to respect and protect the ocean, avoiding trash at sea, plastics among others that damage the ecosystem.

"Fantastic morning out with these guys. Friendly, informative and great fun. A great Ocean ride. The bonus we saw Bottlenose and Atlantic Spotted dolphins as well as Sperm whales. Highly recommend a trip with them."

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Praça do Povo, Cais 8 - Funchal

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+351 291 231 312

Please note:

We ensure a timely departure for all our guests.

Please arrive to our office in Funchal Marina 30 minutes before departure were we will exchange your ticket for a boarding card.

Please note that if you miss the boat, you will not be eligible for a refund.

Cancellations/changes to reservations must be made 24 hours before departure time.

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What our clientes are saying

Bow Riding Dolphins!

We had a great morning trip, spending time watching common bottlenose dolphins and even enjoying them bow-riding the front of the catamaran! We also spotted a loggerhead turtle. I was very impressed when the crew stopped several times to pick up floating plastics and they were very aware of not disturbing the dolphins by chasing them around. Catamaran was spotless and staff friendly. Recommended!

Great ethical company

Was a great tour the crew were friendly. We saw pilot whales, bottle nose dolphins and a sun fish. What was great is that they strictly stuck to the rules and let the animals come to us and observed the 10 minute rule when with the animals which many other tours don’t. They are clearly interested in promoting eco tourism and as such I can recommend.

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Dolphin Watching

Brilliant morning watching dolphins, and much to everyone's surprise a Monk Seal was spotted on our way back to the marina.

Fantastic trip

We booked the 3hr afternoon catamaran trip. We were blown away with seeing a large quantity of bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales and incredibly also loggerhead turtles and Portugese man o' war jellyfish. The dolphins put on an amazing display alongside the catamaran. The crew were friendly and very knowledgeable.If you're thinking of doing a catamaran trip then I would really recommend VMT as not only do they do a brilliant trip, they also reaĺly care about the wildlife and environmental and collect plastic and other rubbish out of the sea during the trip and are the only company to do this. The ticket also includes a yellow bus ticket to the marina.Book it - I'm sure you won't be disappointed and even though obviously sightings can't be guaranteed,this company will do their best to find wildlife and employ a "spotter" on the top deck.

Exciting afternoon on the water

We saw a turtle as we left harbour - and then several bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales out at sea. This was exciting as sightings can't be guaranteed. We woke up that morning due to sail at 10.30 but there was a thick fog. VMT called us to say we wouldn't sail but offered us the chance to cancel or go out that afternoon at 3. We chose to go and the weather was great. After seeing the various sea life, we sailed west along the coast to Cap Gerao and then back to harbour with views along the coast. Our vessel was VMT's largest catamaran and it was not full, with plenty of space for us all to look out. Plenty of cover. The crew were great, regularly telling us what was happening and walking round to talk to us. The ship had a nice bar with very reasonably priced drinks. One of the crew took photos and so we bought one as a nice memento of the trip. There was no pressure to have a picture taken or to buy it. We felt safe and well looked after. VMT deserve their good reviews, and I would highly recommend them. A tip - the check-in booth is not in the main marina (where VMT do have a shop and ticket office), but the next dock along where the tripper boats are all moored.

Memorable by nature

Whenever you feel like travelling, Madeira is a destination that pops up. All year around, there is no need to take special care when packing.

Blue Flag Award

The blue flag program aims to promote sustainability of marine biodiversity, and incentivate the adoption of sustainable behaviors that respect nature.

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All Inclusive Dolphin and Whale Watching

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Private Charter Whale Watching

3 Hours Private Whale Watching Experience

All Inclusive Experiences

Cocktails, Sparkling wine, local table wines, beers, Madeira wine, soft drinks & coffee.

Photo report

We will send you by email a Photo report of the experience and animals spotted.

We offer Free Wi-fi and a charging station for your devices.

Local Snacks

Locally sourced handmade snacks.

Snokeling Gears

We provide a variety of snorkelling equipment for our swimming break.

Beach Towels

Towels are at your disposal after your swim in the sea.

- About VipDolphins -

At VIP Dolphins we offer not just a tour but an experience!

With a friendly and professional staff, first class service and a comfortable luxury power catamaran yacht, we guarantee you will have an incredible day of dolphin & whale watching with us.

Our company is the first and only Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour Operator in Funchal offering a high quality service at a very affordable price.

Avoid the long queues and overcrowded boats of our competitors by booking your Madeiran Whale Watching experience with VipDolphins.

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VMT Madeira Catamaran tours are the most popular on the island, enjoyed by tourists during both the summer and winter months. There are three VMT catamarans that we use, called “Sea the Best”, “Sea Nature” and “Sea Pleasure”. Specializing in searching for dolphins and whales, we will give you a free ride if you do not get to see anything when you go on your trip. The chances of you being able to see dolphins or whales however are over 90%. This boat tour takes about 3 hours and goes out twice a day, every day. It anchors in front of the highest sea cliff in Europe, Cabo Girão, for a swim and a chance to do some snorkeling. The Catamarans are quite big, take up to 98 people, have a covered area, and have refreshments and toilets onboard. There are additional summer trips like the sunset trip to choose from.

Meeting Point

The meeting point for the VMT Madeira Catamaran Tours is at the new marina in the center of Funchal . You have to meet there 20 minutes before departure .

Marina do Funchal 09, 9000-055 Funchal.

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• Snack Bar Onboard
• Toilets Onboard
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