Madeira · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
The 15 best cruises & boat trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one earned the top slot; start there.
A hybrid-electric catamaran cruise from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales, plus a swim stop at Cabo Girão and scenic return views.
“Thank you for the wonderful whale watching trip. Perfect approach and detailed explanation about the fish that are found in Madeira. I recommend it!!!!”
3 hours from Funchal on a stable catamaran searching for dolphins, whales, and turtles, plus a Cabo Girao swim option.
“Really enjoyable experience. Well organised and all the staff were very friendly and enthusiastic. We did get to see dolphins very close to the boat, which was lovely to experience. The boat is an excellent craft, quite exciting to travel on, especially on the rig at the front. Special thanks to the crew member who taught me how to dive off the boat, he was very patient and explained everything really well.”
Luxury catamaran from Funchal for dolphin and whale watching, plus snorkeling at Cabo Girão and smooth sailing along Madeira’s coast.
“Great time. Saw dolphins and pilot whales and went to a nice cove for a swim. Guides were funny and nice”
Eco catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal, Madeira. Hybrid-electric cruising, land spotters, scenic coast views, about 3 hours.
“Comfortable catamaran, knowledgeable crew, saw pilot whales and dolphins, Cabot Girao and Camara da Lobos from the sea. 3 hours well-spent.”
Sail from Funchal on a luxury catamaran to Cabo Girão, with guided dolphin and whale spotting and a possible seasonal swim stop.
“Very nice trip, we got to see the dolphins , had 1 drink and fruits for free and there were also other drinks and food for purchase. Comfortable boat and very very nice crew. We were 3 people and payed 150€ , think it could be a bit cheaper but that’s ok, one in a life time experience. Would recommend.”
Sunset sailing from Funchal, whale and dolphin watching, a swim at Cabo Girão, and an open bar during a 3 hour guided trip.
“Loved the experience. We were able to spot pilot whales, dolphins. Special mention to our captain and sailor Mr Roberto and Mr Bruno for their energy.”
3-hour Funchal sail for dolphin and whale watching, plus snorkeling at Cabo Girão. Drinks included, small group vibe, Madeira views.
“We unfortunately didn't see any dolphins or whales but it was still really cool. the guide was really nice and explained a lot.”
3-hour sunset catamaran from Funchal along Madeira’s south coast, with dolphin and whale chances, onboard comfort, and a free return if no sightings.
“Loved it 😍 beautiful sunset and price of the cocktails onboard was reasonable...and we saw dolphins 🐬 awesome 👌”
Funchal Sea Safari speedboat cruise with a marine biologist. Spot dolphins, whales, sea turtles, birds on Madeira’s coast.
“The fantastic crew took us 9 miles out, just so we could try and catch a glimpse of the beautiful wildlife. A few people were sea sick, however they were well looked after! Exhilarating trip back to shore- lots of fun! Highly recommend as we spotted pods of short finned pilot whales.”
3-hour catamaran from Funchal to search for dolphins and whales, with possible swim at Cabo Girão and a free return if none.
“Sure, it’s crowded. That’s a fact. Other than that, it’s a nice trip. We did not see any whales but saw a rather large pond of dolphins from really up close. They also took us to swim next to Cabo Girao which was fantastic. Overall, a good value for the price. Next time I would opt for a smaller boat with fewer people.”
2-hour speedboat whale and dolphin watching from Calheta, Madeira. Modern crew, silent engines, strong sighting odds, coastline views.
“Camila was and excellent guide so knowledgeable and interesting and Carlos was a fantastic captain. I absolutely loved the tour and the boat, we saw dolphins and whales, it was incredible!”
Sail the Santa Maria de Colombo in Madeira, spot dolphins and whales near Cabo Girao, then enjoy Madeira honey cake and wine on a 3-hour trip.
“It extremely fun experience, particularly jump to the water from ship like that :)”
2.5-hour Madeira speed boat tour with a marine biologist, small group size, and a free second trip if no whales or dolphins.
“10/10 recommend! Able to see whales and dolphins and went so far out on the coast we had an amazing view! The caption of the rib boat really controlled it well and went fast over the waves, was such good fun!”
Sunset cruise in Funchal on a traditional Madeiran boat with drinks, Cabo Girão cliffs, and a swim stop. Small-group feel.
“The host puts in a lot of effort to make you feel comfortable on the boat and offers plenty of drinks. Although we didn't spot dolphins on our trip we still enjoyed a beautiful sunset at the impressive sea cliff of Cabo Girao. The water was nice to swim as well. A great trip for a good price.”
A 3-hour Seaborn catamaran from Funchal for Madeira wildlife spotting, coastal views, and a summer swim, with an onboard bar.
“The whales shows only little of its back, but a group of them, but i see Madeira views in a different angle from the sea and it is breathtaking, i will do it again someday and better if warmer and can also swim.”
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