Activity

Lobosonda whale and dolphin watching

Calheta-based whale-watching operator with a restored wooden boat (2.5 h, children 2–15 €30.67) and a faster RIB for ages 5 and up.

Address
Calheta harbour (Porto de Recreio da Calheta)
Price level
€€€

OK with kids

Wooden boat booking page lists baby and toddler categories, but no price for under-2s; child fare covers ages 2–15. The RIB is only for ages 5+ (operator).

The notes

What the sources say (research)

  • Wooden boat ‘Ribeira Brava’: 2.5 hours, adults (16+) €51.83, children 2–15 €30.67. [lobosonda.com, 9 Oct 2026]
  • RIB ‘Steno’: 2 hours, from €66.63, children 5–15 €40.19; ‘suitable only for children aged 5 and older’; not for pregnant women or people with back problems. [lobosonda.com, 9 Oct 2026]
  • No refunds for trips without sightings. Tel. +351 968 400 980. [lobosonda.com, 9 Oct 2026]

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