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15 Best Whale Watching In Madeira

The best days out on the island.

The 15 best whale 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.

15 Best Whale Watching In Madeira

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching - Meeting on Funchal Marina and Choosing Your Spot
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From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

1.From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

Hybrid-electric dolphin and whale watching from Funchal with a Cabo Girão swim stop and scenic south-coast cliff views.

Most Popular 4.5

“We had an unforgettable experience with Ecological Catamaran Dolphin & Whale Watching in Funchal, Madeira! The excursion was smooth, well-organized, and absolutely worth it. We saw so many dolphins up close, which was truly magical. We sat at the front of the catamaran and got a fun splash of the Atlantic—just as they warned us…”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise - The 3-hour flow: from departure to Cabo Girão and back
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise - Dolphins and whales search: how the crew helps you spot life from the best angle
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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour - How the crew searches for whales, dolphins, and turtles
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All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran - What You Might See: Dolphins, Pilot Whales, and Other Sea Life
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Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

5.Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

Eco-friendly catamaran whale watching from Funchal with shore spotters, hybrid-electric cruising, and classic Madeira coastline views.

4.5

“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.”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran - Inside the catamaran: luxury comfort meets real ocean time
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

6.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

Luxury 3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal to Cabo Girão to watch for dolphins and whales, with a small group and drink.

4.5

“Awesome experience, we were only 15 on the boat and the guide and crew were so nice. Really cool and insightful. We were lucky enough to be able to sun bath the all way and see whales and their baby. Could not recommend more !”

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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching - On the Hunt for Whales and Dolphins: What You’re Really Chasing
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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

7.VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

Luxury whale and dolphin cruise from Funchal on a small catamaran, with drinks, snacks, and a Cabo Girao swim stop.

5.0

“Amazing service, delicious snacks, just perfect day on a boat! We enjoyed every minute of the trip!!”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour - Wildlife Searching: How the Dolphin and Whale Hunt Actually Feels
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour

8.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour

Sunset sailing from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales, with a swim at Cabo Girão and drinks on board for about 3 hours.

4.7

“Fantastic trip, highlight of my trip to Madeira. Bruno was an excellent host, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Sunset was stunning, we were lucky to see a family of beaked whales, and the drinks kept coming for the duration. Perfect evening!”

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From Funchal: Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour - Dolphin and Whale Watching Along Madeira’s South Coast
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From Funchal: Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip - Wildlife Watching Up to 3 Miles Offshore (What You Can Expect)
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

10.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

Sail from Funchal for dolphin and whale watching, plus a snorkel stop at Cabo Girão with drinks aboard in about 3 hours.

4.6

“It was a beautiful experience, the captains talked with us and were very friendly. The group was limited to a maximum of 20 people to ensure enough space and a pleasant atmosphere. Thank you very much for a lovely day at sea!”

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From Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching - Getting to the meeting point at Galerias de São Lourenço (Store 35)
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From Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching

11.From Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching

Fast RHIB cruise from Funchal to find whales and dolphins off Madeira, with marine biologist guidance and a chance to swim.

4.7

“A great trip. We went well out to sea for almost an hour and at one point I was wondering if we were going to draw a blank but then to our guide's clear joy we found sperm whales. It was a beautiful experience to be sitting there with the engine turned off watching sperm…”

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From Funchal: Whales and Dolphin Adventure Tour - What You’re Actually Doing for 2 Hours
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From Funchal: Whales and Dolphin Adventure Tour

12.From Funchal: Whales and Dolphin Adventure Tour

A 2-hour speedboat cruise from Funchal to spot whales or dolphins, with close views, optional dolphin swimming, and snorkel gear included.

4.6

“Everything very well organized. The guide Camilla and the captain Mark were very helpful and nice. We got a lot of information and the whole trip was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend trips with this agency.”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island - The spotter system: how you get close without chasing
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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island

13.Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island

Calheta whale and dolphin watching from H2O Madeira. Small group, fast RIB, land spotter, live English commentary, and real ocean time.

5.0

“We cant control wild life but i want to thank the entire team for the amazing customer service and for making the tour super fun. Love that they provide professional copies of what they captured from the tour and immediately send us copies too. I usually get motion sick and did take supplements to decrease…”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira - 2.5 Hours Off Madeira’s South Coast: What the Cruise Really Feels Like
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

14.Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

Spot dolphins and marine life off Calheta in Madeira from a small yacht, with snorkeling, towels, drinks, and a coastal cruise.

5.0

“It was great. We didn’t see any dolphins/whales though, but honestly it didn’t matter. The crew were both lovely, attentive etc, and was very comfortable. Very relaxing too, drove around for 2.5 hours, had a couple of drinks, saw Madeira from a different perspective and got to swim —Surprisingly warm!! Would definitely book again, thank…”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise - Where it starts at Magic Dolphin (and why arriving early matters)
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

15.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

Funchal speedboat cruise with a marine biologist to spot dolphins, whales, turtles, and birds off Madeira. Small-group value.

4.7

“Amazing couple of hours on the boat. They really make sure that you can see eveything. Well organised and marine biologist on board was really informative”

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