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Desertas Island Tour

4.3/5
2 reviews

The mysterious Desertas Islands, which you can see from Funchal on a clear day, no longer need to be a mystery. On this full day cruise from Funchal marina, you'll enjoy a guided tour of this nature reserve on arrival and have the opportunity to swim in the open sea with lunch on board.

This cruise combines discovery with the perfect amount of relaxation as soon as you set sail to the Desertas Islands. Home to only wildlife and seabirds, the islands remain uninhabited, so as you wander round on a guided visit, you'll feel truly at one with nature.

The journey there and back may also throw in a few surprises as you might be joined by dolphins, turtles or whales, and on our way back we'll stop in a picturesque location for lunch. You'll also have the chance to cool off with a swim or simply stay on board the gulet boat and relax before heading back to shore.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Madeira
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Meal included
E-Voucher
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • Full day cruise to the Desertas Islands
  • Sail on a wooden gulet boat
  • Swimming stop

Important to know

  • Bring a towel
  • Bring a hat
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • 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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Gulet boat ride
  • Swim stops
  • Lunch
  • One drink

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI PORTUGAL


What people say about this experience

4.3/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 2 reviews


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    Sarah

    Travelled as a couple


    11 September 2022
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    We loved this trip! It was great to have the opportunity to get over to the Desertas Islands. The traditional Gulet boat was lovely and we were greeted with a small Madeira wine. We were lucky to see dolphins very early into our trip he the captain stopped to give plenty of time for photos. The sail over was very calm and lunch was delicious. I saw sea lions, did some snorkelling and then saw pilot whales on the way back. I would only say that they need a bigger dinghy!

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    1 August 2021
    4

    United Kingdom

    Nice day trip, a bit rough on the way out, but that's no one's fault opportunity to get off at the islands or stay on the boat after a fresh cooked lunch would advise anyone going to pack a windproof coat as it can get very choppy Staff were very friendly and helpful

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