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Swimming with Dolphins

5.0(5 reviews)
2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
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Funchal, Portugal

Experience swimming with dolphins in their natural habitat

Enjoy a calm and safe encounter guided by marine experts

Learn about dolphin behavior and ocean conservation

Unforgettable memories in a respectful, eco-friendly setting

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Rota dos Cetáceos is dedicated to ensuring the safety of its customers while maintaining the utmost respect for marine life. Swimming with dolphins is carried out in a calm and controlled manner, designed to provide a unique and unforgettable experience for participants without causing any stress or discomfort to the animals. The team’s commitment to responsible and ethical practices ensures that every interaction takes place in harmony with nature.

The tour offers guests the chance to connect with dolphins in their natural environment, guided by experienced professionals who prioritize both safety and conservation. The serene atmosphere of the ocean, combined with the thrill of seeing these magnificent creatures up close, creates an experience that is both memorable and meaningful. The price displayed already includes the full trip, making it a seamless and rewarding adventure for all participants.

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Safety briefing and equipment

Dolphin watching and swimming experience

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Customer Reviews

5 reviews
5.0
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Ray

October 25, 2025
Google

I had an absolutely fantastic experience with Dolphins Swimming School! From start to finish, everything was organized, professional, and welcoming. Andrew, the organizer, was brilliant — super responsive, helpful, and made sure everything ran smoothly. He went above and beyond to accommodate our schedule and ensure we felt comfortable and informed before every session. Zara, our instructor, was amazing! She’s patient, encouraging, and clearly passionate about teaching. Her calm and friendly approach made learning to swim so much easier and more enjoyable. She has a real gift for building confidence in the water, no matter your skill level. Thanks to Andrew and Zara, our daughter has made real progress and actually looks forward to every lesson! I couldn’t recommend Dolphins Swimming School highly enough for anyone looking for a supportive, fun, and professional environment to learn or improve their swimming. 🏊‍♀️💙

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Lavinia

May 24, 2024
Google

Our daughter has been attending lessons for the past year in Dolphin Swim school and has had a wonderful experience so far. Her ability and confidence are improving weekly. The staff are very friendly and helpful too!

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Linda

May 22, 2024
Google

My daughter started lessons less than a year ago and has come on leaps and bounds. Her confidence in the water has improved immensely. Small class sizes have helped her greatly as there is more 1 on 1 with the teacher. The swim camps during school holidays are brilliant also. Both lessons and camps are good value for money also. Highly recommend.

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sonal

May 21, 2024
Google

We were referred to Andrew and team at the Dolphin Swim School by a friend and are so happy that we could start our child’s lessons here. The staff is really good and gives personal attention to each child. My child looks forward to her swim lessons. Thanks

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lynn

May 20, 2024
Google

Absolutely excellent lessons ! We started with an intensive swim course and my daughters confidence and skills improved so much in just one week .I instantly signed up to lessons ! The instructor in pool with her makes all the difference. Highly recommend.

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