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15 Best Madeira Catamaran & Boat Tours

The boat trips off Funchal: sunset sails, a replica of Columbus’s Santa Maria and luxury cats hunting the calm side of the island. The cliffs read very differently from sea level.

1.From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

Discover Madeira’s marine wildlife on an eco-friendly catamaran, with whale and dolphin sightings, scenic coastal views, and a swim stop. A responsible and comfortable adventure.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“A very pleasant morning out on the sea, with slightly rolling ocean. Fresh air and lovely views. Sighting of a few common dolphins was less relevant. Good crew. Thank you”

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2.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Experience Madeira’s coast with a 3-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise. Spot marine life, enjoy stunning sea views, and swim in crystal waters.

★ 4.5

“We loved our morning out on the boat and we’re lucky enough to see a pod of short finned pilot whales right up close to the boat ! There was plenty of space on the boat to move around and for everyone to take photos.…”

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4.Funchal: Sunset Sailing Tour

Experience stunning sunsets, dolphin sightings, and ocean swimming with this intimate, well-reviewed sailing tour off Funchal’s coast. Perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.7

“My wife and I had a wonderful evening on your tour. Our guide was professional, attentive, and took great care of all the passengers. The service included unlimited drinks, and we were lucky enough to see both dolphins and whales during the trip. The sunset…”

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5.Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

Experience Madeira’s marine beauty on an eco-friendly catamaran. Spot whales, dolphins, and stunning coastal sights on a 3-hour adventure from Funchal.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful seeing pilot whales and dolphins galore. Captain kept in constant contact with spotters on shore and took us directly to perfect spots.”

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6.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

Experience Madeira’s marine life on a luxury catamaran. Spot dolphins, whales, and turtles, enjoy scenic coastal views, and swim at Cabo Girao.

★ 4.5

“We booked this trip it even realising it was the ‘Celebrity ‘ catamaran, which meant there were only a small number of us on it, 16 in total on ours. Excellent day trip. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Free drink of your choice included. We…”

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7.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

Experience Madeira's coast with a 3-hour dolphin and whale watching tour from Funchal, including snorkeling, scenic views, and expert guides for an authentic marine adventure.

★ 4.6

“We didn't get to see the marine wild life, but the views were fabulous and the crew was very friendly. We highly recommend Gaviao Madeira - Dolphins and whales watching.”

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8.Madeira: Funchal Sunset Tour by Catamaran

Experience Madeira’s stunning coast on a 3-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with dolphin and whale sightings, swimming, and scenic views from Funchal.

★ 4.4

“Had a stunning evening trip out on the Atlantic Ocean where we saw spotted Dolphins and cruised along the coast to see the highest cliff in Europe. Sailed back as the sun set - beautiful”

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9.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

Experience Madeira’s marine wildlife on a 2-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise with marine biologists, speedboats, and guaranteed sightings.

★ 4.7

“Brilliant boat trip! So good we wanted to go again on the next trip, but was fully booked. We found a huge group of dolphins and finished the trip with a hammerhead shark! Will definitely do it again if I go back to Madeira. The…”

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10.Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise from Funchal

Experience Madeira's marine wildlife up close on a 3-hour catamaran cruise, spotting dolphins and whales, with optional swimming at Cabo Girão.

★ 4.5

“I gentle sail across the ocean searching for whales and dolphins…….didn’t see any, however a well run excursion. Offered a repeat trip but short of time to take up the chance to try again .”

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12.Madeira Pirate Ship: 3-Hour Boat Trip

Experience Madeira’s coast on a replica of Columbus' flagship with dolphin sightings, Madeira wine, and stunning cliff views on this 3-hour pirate ship tour.

★ 4.4

“Very nice ship and great guide Diogo (Ronaldo lookalike!) who was very engaging and helpful. Nice swim near Cabo Girao. Strongly recommend this trip”

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13.Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

Experience Madeira’s marine life on a 2.5-hour speedboat tour with expert guides. Spot whales and dolphins while enjoying stunning coastal views.

★ 4.6

“Great experience!! Speed Boat trip was big fun. Our guides were very experienced and hit the spots with whales and dolphins. Beautiful animals, great activities to watch. Best trip on our holidays! Thanks to the whole team! N & F”

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14.Funchal: Sunset Tour on Traditional Madeiran Boat w/ Drinks

Experience a scenic sunset cruise in Funchal aboard a traditional Madeiran boat with drinks, snorkeling, and stunning views of Cabo Girão’s cliffs.

★ 4.9

“We loved our trip on the boat! The guides are very friendly and attentive, even sitting with each group and chatting about our stay and giving local recommendations. The views of the islands coastline were amazing, with a great view of the sunset. We had…”

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15.Seaborn Catamaran trips

Experience Madeira’s coastline and marine wildlife on a 3-hour Seaborn Catamaran trip from Funchal, with dolphin sightings and scenic views.

★ 4.5

“The boat wasn’t crowded, which we loved. We saw dolphins and whales up close—it was an unreal experience!”

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More Madeira Catamaran & Boat Tours

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