MADEIRA
The best days out on the island.
The 15 best dolphin watching on Madeira, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a day to, and what each actually delivers on the ground.
Hybrid-electric dolphin and whale watching from Funchal with a Cabo Girão swim stop and scenic south-coast cliff views.
Most Popular“We absolutely loved this, the guides clearly care for the animals and were very informative, we saw a humpback and pilot whales. Bucket list stuff!”
A 3-hour Funchal catamaran cruise spotting dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, with a swim stop and bar onboard.
“The crew were really friendly. We saw pilot whales which surfaced along side the boat. We were told about the whales we had seen. An excellent trip.”
Luxury catamaran cruising from Funchal to search for dolphins and whales, then snorkel at Cabo Girão in Madeira’s clear waters.
“Very nice. Weather was not ideal but we still had a great time.”
Madeira luxury catamaran whale and dolphin watch with unlimited drinks, snacks, sparkling wine, and a swim stop by Cabo Girão’s 586m cliff.
“A fantastic trip. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we saw Atlantic Spotted Dolphins. We have been on a few of these VIP trips that were overcrowded and noisy. Restricted numbers meant that the boat never felt too full and the background music was just right. Drinks and snacks were served to your…”
Eco-friendly catamaran whale watching from Funchal with shore spotters, hybrid-electric cruising, and classic Madeira coastline views.
“Close to the cruise port or 10e in a taxi. Whilst the sea journey was very choppy, to see Bottle nose Dolphins and Pilot whales was an amazing experience. I highly recommend this company, great communication and a fabulous tour. Highly recommended.”
Luxury 3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal to Cabo Girão to watch for dolphins and whales, with a small group and drink.
“It was amazing! We saw a lot of small dolphins and a monk seal! The crew was fantastic! We really recommend this experience!”
Sunset sailing from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales, with a swim at Cabo Girão and drinks on board for about 3 hours.
“Amazing crew, really friendly and welcoming. Happy to engage in conversation. Really look after their clients providing an experience to remember. We were lucky enough to see a pod of whales. The crew were very knowledgeable about the wild life. Watched the sun set by sailing boat which was lovely. Some people even had a…”
Catamaran whale and dolphin watching from Funchal. Swim under Cabo Girão and get a free second trip if no cetaceans appear.
“The boat tour was great! The guides were friendly and knowledgeable! The water was beautiful and the cliffs amazing to see from below! The boat was not over filled so we could move around and see the whales from both sides of the boat. All in all a great trip!!”
Sail from Funchal for dolphin and whale watching, plus a snorkel stop at Cabo Girão with drinks aboard in about 3 hours.
“The trio was relaxing, the guides were friendly and took time to chat with everyone. Drink a were offered regularly and the trip took us out to a pod of whales which was incredible.”
Fast RHIB cruise from Funchal to find whales and dolphins off Madeira, with marine biologist guidance and a chance to swim.
“A fantastic trip. So much more informative than previous similar trips. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would go again and hopefully see different species although we understand there is no guarantee as they are wild animals.”
A 2-hour speedboat cruise from Funchal to spot whales or dolphins, with close views, optional dolphin swimming, and snorkel gear included.
“We went the second time in three days and had an amazing time, just like two days ago.”
Calheta whale and dolphin watching from H2O Madeira. Small group, fast RIB, land spotter, live English commentary, and real ocean time.
“I had an absolutely amazing experience dolphin watching with H2O Madeira! From start to finish, everything was incredible. Seeing Madeira’s coastline from the Atlantic Ocean is simply breathtaking — the views are remarkably beautiful and unforgettable. I was beyond happy to see dolphins swimming so close to us, especially in January, which made the experience…”
Spot dolphins and marine life off Calheta in Madeira from a small yacht, with snorkeling, towels, drinks, and a coastal cruise.
“Don’t waste your money. At best you will see 1-2 dolphin fins in the distance - no remote chance you will see a whale (confirmed by the 2 skippers on board). If you want to spot dolphins or whales go somewhere else. This is fine if you want to do a boat tour along the…”
Funchal speedboat cruise with a marine biologist to spot dolphins, whales, turtles, and birds off Madeira. Small-group value.
“It was such a nice experience! 😊 Florine was our guide and she was super friendly and she knows alot about marine life. She made the whole experience complete, the captain was amazing aswell, but always happy to be there it seems (but unfortunately we forgot his name) We started with the idea that the…”
3-hour catamaran from Funchal to search for dolphins and whales, with a possible Cabo Girão swim and onboard bar.
“We saw the dolphins on the second trip, the operator offered kindly a second trip because we didn’t see them the first time. Great policy!”
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