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Madeira Catamaran

Ruas das Hortas, 11, Funchal, Madeira 9050 024, Portugal
351 291 231 217
Ranked #4 of 38 attractions in Funchal
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Marseille
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

If you are looking to spend some time relaxing with the dolphins this is perfect for you. More

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York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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We had a lovely 3 hour trip with this company. I must admit I was a bit sceptical at the chance of seeing Dolphins/Whales and other marine life as advertised. Imagine my suprise when we were actualy acompanied by a pod of Dolphins and their little ones! The staff are extremely acomodating and happy to explain things as you go... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

fantastic trip. try the first restaurant after the sales booths for delicious fish and banana. More

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Colleen de Abreu, Public Relations Manager at Madeira Catamaran, responded to this review
May 12, 2012

We would like to thank you for taking the time to add your review! Every trip is a new experience and there are never two trips exactly the same as far as sightings are concerned. We, the staff and crew, are always satisfied when our clients actually see the animals and therefore join us in our passion for these magnificent... More

Thetford, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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we were on the Catamaran for 3 hours and it was wonderful, we must have seen more than a hundred dolphins and very close too, the guides were very knowledgable and did their best to speak to everyone on the trip. More

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leicester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

We were getting desperate and then they appeared. Flying fish as well. More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
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there is no words to describe the feeling of having lots of dolphins swiming under the net and on the side of the boat..amazing More

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Colleen de Abreu, Public Relations Manager at Madeira Catamaran, responded to this review
April 20, 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time add your review. It is very important to us to have feedback from our clients. We have been very fortunate this year in the amount of sightings we have had and, in general, have seen dolphins every day, on both our trips, for the last couple of months! Enjoy the rest of... More

Hereford
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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My first chance to see dolphins, and I didn't see a few, I saw lots! Great views of Funchal, excellent service on board (including a bar and a toilet!) Worth every penny. More

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Colleen de Abreu, Public Relations Manager at Madeira Catamaran, responded to this review
April 20, 2012

Thank you for your kind words! If we have fulfilled your expectations, then we have achieved our aim of customer satisfaction. Enjoy the remainder of your stay in Madeira. More

Dublin, Ireland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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Cost €30 for 3 hour return journey great views of the cliffs and saw several dolphins during journey. Friendly and helpful staff that pointed out the views and gave information about places of interest along the coast. More

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Colleen de Abreu, Public Relations Manager at Madeira Catamaran, responded to this review
April 20, 2012

Your kind words have been passed on to our crew who are always very appreciative of some client feedback. Whether positive or negative, this helps them to do their best to ensure customer satisfaction. We hope you had an enjoyable stay on our beautiful island! More

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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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We were guaranteed a sight of dolphin or whales, but never dreamed that these enchanting creatures would want to accompany us! We were escorted by a pod of dolphin who spent a good while scratching their backs on the front floats of our catamaran - we were on the nets merely 18" above them - both we and the dolphins... More

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Cobham, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

There are two Catamaran Companies, one seems more professional than the other, so check both of them out. Ours said that you might get wet if you were out on the sunbeds on the front net - then before you knew it, everyone inside was soaked to the skin and they didn't give a monkeys. Both Cats sail West to... More

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