Madeira Whale Watching Guides: Boats, Companies, Cost, Season

Madeira whale watching guides: catamaran or RIB, which company, what it costs, the season, the boats from Calheta and Caniçal, and hotels in Funchal.

Madeira Whale Watching by Catamaran, RIB or Yacht: Which Boat?

Madeira boat trips for whale watching compared: Funchal's catamarans, the fast RIBs and speedboats, a wooden boat, a sailing boat and the Calheta yacht. Who each suits.

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Which Whale Watching Company in Madeira?

Fourteen Madeira whale watching companies side by side: the boat, where it leaves from, how long, the guide's languages and what each does if you see nothing.

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How Much Does Whale Watching Cost in Madeira?

Madeira whale watching prices boat by boat: catamarans from about US$39, small fast boats from about US$56, all-inclusive and private yachts. What each price buys.

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Whale Watching in Madeira: The Best Time to Go

The best time to see whales in Madeira: trips run all year, which whales and dolphins live here or pass through, and what changes from summer to winter.

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Whale Watching from Calheta

Whale watching from Calheta marina in western Madeira: On Tales' yacht, Lobosonda's and H2oMadeira's RIBs, times, prices, getting there from Funchal and the boat cap.

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Whale Watching from Caniçal and Machico

Whale watching at Madeira's east end: Madeira Sea Emotions' speedboat from Quinta do Lorde in Caniçal, Machico marina, the Whale Museum, and Caniçal versus Caniço.

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Hotels in Funchal: Where to Stay for a Whale Watching Trip

Where to stay in Funchal for a whale watching trip: the centre by the cathedral, the old town, the Lido, how far each is on foot from Funchal marina, and hotel searches.

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