Madeira · WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING
Deep water starts close to shore here, so a sighting trip fits comfortably in a morning. These 15 cover rigid inflatables and catamarans, biologist-guided runs and swim-with-dolphins options, with the season for each species set out plainly.
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”
Luxury 3-hour catamaran from Funchal for dolphins, whales, turtles, plus a swim stop at Cabo Girão with unlimited drinks.
“It was such a lovely tour! The staf was amazing😊, funny, kind, and told a lot of interesting facts. The catamaran is a really comfortable boat, big, fast and there's enough space, you can easily change seats/places for the view. I really liked it that they don't let go a lot of people on the boat. The captain was so respectfull too the animals and did his ultimate best to fix the best spo Service was excellent! Drinks and delicatesses were served as much as you want and where brought to you. We did see a lot of short vinned pilot whales and a small group of bottled nose dolphins.…”
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.”
Small-group whale watching in Funchal on a catamaran, with drinks, snacks, and a Cabo Girao swim and snorkeling break.
“Probably the best boat trip we've done - staff were super friendly, drinks and nibbles were great!!!”
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.”
Madeira dolphin and whale watching by catamaran from Funchal, with a swim stop below Cabo Girão and a free return trip if no cetaceans.
“Great We met a few dolphins et small whales, animals have their rules I can’t complain about any of that. The animation was good, I liked that we were not so much on the boat I particularly liked the ballad ending with a visit of the island from the sea. I’m really happy about that especially since I did not expect it. Thanks, it was my first 4 hours in Madere and that already blows my mind :)”
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.”
Fast whale and dolphin watching from Funchal with marine biologists, small boats, land spotters, and a cetacean sighting guarantee.
“We had the pleasure of joining one of the whale and dolphin watching tours, and we can definitely recommend this company. The team took great care of both the safety and comfort of all participants. Even though the waves were quite high, the captain handled the boat with great skill and professionalism, which made us feel safe throughout the trip. We were lucky enough to observe pilot whales and striped dolphins swimming together – an absolutely incredible sight. As an additional lovely surprise, we also spotted a seal in the port, which was an unexpected bonus. Yes, we got wet – but we were very happy! It was an unforgettable…”
2-hour Funchal speedboat whale and dolphin adventure with snorkeling gear, crystal-clear Madeira water, and a chance to swim with dolphins.
“Hugely enjoyed our trip and we were very lucky to find 2 dolphin groups/pods one of which was quite rare during the tour. The professional skipper and very enthiusiastic and informative marine biologist made the experience even better.”
Whale and dolphin watching from Calheta, Madeira, on a fast small-group RIB. Spotter-led navigation, live English commentary, and close views.
“We really enjoyed this trip and would definitely do it again next time we're in Madeira. The day we booked for was really bad weather. The guides managed expectations, but still took us out on the boat for 30 minutes to see if we could find any wildlife. We did spot a couple of spotted dolphins, but the guides decided the conditions were not good enough to continue. The office booked us onto the next day without stress and we saw a pod of 30+ bottlenose dolphins which was magical, and common dolphins hunting. The guides are very knowledgeable and I appreciated that this tour didn't disturb the wildlife. We…”
Whale and dolphin watching from Calheta, Madeira on a small yacht. Swim and snorkel with warm water, drinks included.
“Lovely boat and not over crowded so plenty of space to stretch out and relax. Our captain located a pod of dolphins which was awesome and they provide towels of you fancy a swim in the ocean”
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.”
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