MADEIRA
The best days out on the island.
The 15 best whale & 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“I liked that they explained everything How many boats could be in the viewing area, for how long Why rules are in place ! Just so good and a great spotter ! We saw the pilot whales and spotted dolphins ! Absolutely awesome staff”
A 3-hour Funchal catamaran cruise spotting dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, with a swim stop and bar onboard.
“Entire experience was amazing and all went as planned - we have been extremely lucky as we managed to watch whales and dolphins during the trip. Staff was helpful and also enjoyed watching with all the crew - we could see their happy faces. Wild life watching is seasonal and we picked the best time…”
Luxury catamaran cruising from Funchal to search for dolphins and whales, then snorkel at Cabo Girão in Madeira’s clear waters.
“Excellent- fortunate to see both Pilot whales and dolphins.”
Madeira luxury catamaran whale and dolphin watch with unlimited drinks, snacks, sparkling wine, and a swim stop by Cabo Girão’s 586m cliff.
“This was an amazing 3 hours, the crew could not do enough for you, worth every penny”
Eco-friendly catamaran whale watching from Funchal with shore spotters, hybrid-electric cruising, and classic Madeira coastline views.
“Excellent facilities and great guide. We encountered both whales and dolphins. Make sure to dress warm if its windy”
Luxury whale and dolphin cruise from Funchal on a small catamaran, with drinks, snacks, and a Cabo Girao swim stop.
“This VIP Dolphins tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Madeira. I loved the small group size, which made the experience feel personal and relaxing, and we were lucky enough to see dolphins up close. The boat was in excellent condition with bathrooms, changing rooms, and plenty of space to enjoy the…”
Luxury 3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal to Cabo Girão to watch for dolphins and whales, with a small group and drink.
“Amazing tour where we were lucky to see some dolphins! Great guide giving lots of information about the dolphins and the coast.”
Sunset sailing from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales, with a swim at Cabo Girão and drinks on board for about 3 hours.
“Bruno and Roberto did everything for a good experience. And we saw pilot whales, it was amazing.”
Catamaran whale and dolphin watching from Funchal. Swim under Cabo Girão and get a free second trip if no cetaceans appear.
“We really enjoyed the experience. We booked for the first day of our holiday and were glad of this as we weren't able to spot any wildlife. On the second trip (Complimentary if you dont see Dolphins or whales) trip, we saw both!”
Sail from Funchal for dolphin and whale watching, plus a snorkel stop at Cabo Girão with drinks aboard in about 3 hours.
“Bruno was amazing and the rest of the crew. It was such an enjoyable experience and we got to see Dolphins. I would highly recommend.”
Fast RHIB cruise from Funchal to find whales and dolphins off Madeira, with marine biologist guidance and a chance to swim.
“Carolina and Pedro were great, they really tried to find whales and dolphins for us. The boat ride was really good.”
A 2-hour speedboat cruise from Funchal to spot whales or dolphins, with close views, optional dolphin swimming, and snorkel gear included.
“Great adventure, as well as the guides Agatha and Vlad. Well, and most importantly we saw dolphins! 🩵”
Calheta whale and dolphin watching from H2O Madeira. Small group, fast RIB, land spotter, live English commentary, and real ocean time.
“Fun ride and saw many dolphins. The guide was very informative, and was caring when I started to feel nauseous. If I wouldn't get sea sick, I would do the tour again.”
Spot dolphins and marine life off Calheta in Madeira from a small yacht, with snorkeling, towels, drinks, and a coastal cruise.
“Communication with the company was excellent. They also sorted out our transfer from Funchal to calgheta. Lovely clean boat. Attentive staff. Didn't see whales or dolphins due to weather but the trip was still excellent. Would recommend the company”
Funchal speedboat cruise with a marine biologist to spot dolphins, whales, turtles, and birds off Madeira. Small-group value.
“lovely to see the dolphins and whales in their natural habitat.”
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