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Whale & dolphin watching

Boat trips off Funchal, Calheta and Caniçal, where around twenty cetacean species pass through, from Atlantic spotted dolphins to sperm whales. Sightings run year-round, with the calmest seas in summer.

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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Madeira
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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Madeira

Where to see whales and dolphins around Madeira, which species turn up, and what a typical boat trip from Funchal, Calheta or Canical costs.

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Responsible Whale Watching in Madeira: How to Choose a Boat

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Responsible Whale Watching in Madeira: How to Choose a Boat
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