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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

“Professional, friendly team, kept us well-informed throughout the trip. Learned a lot about the common dolphin, of which we saw two pods. Sadly, no whales. Great catamaran, very clean and spacious. Highly recommended.”

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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

“Had a great day we got to see quite a few dolphins some jumping out of the sea the crew I thought was excellent from passing out coats to people that was a bit cold they was also very good with the children informative and…”

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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

“This tour was absolutely incredible, I can't recommend it enough!! Crew was funny and extremely entertaining, always kept our drinks topped up and selection was great. We got to spot a few dolphins, they kept pointing out which way to look. Boat was very comfortable…”

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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

“The crew were knowledgeable and extremely friendly. The weather was calm and we had a good 20-30 minutes to take our photos. If you suffer with sea sickness, be warned, the return trip can be a bit choppy.”

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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

“Excellent boat. Crew was nice and skilled on dolphins, answered many questions with great pleasure. The boat is big and secure. What we loved most is that we were a limited group of people.”

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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

“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.”

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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

“Great trip, saw whales from far away and offered another trip the following day to see more but unable to squeeze it in. The sunset was beautiful and the boat trip was calm and relaxing. Would recommend”

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11.From Calheta: Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Experience Madeira’s marine life on a 2-hour whale and dolphin watching boat tour from Calheta. Enjoy close encounters with wildlife and stunning coastline views.

★ 4.8

“On our trip we saw a sea turtle, 2 groups of dolphins and even a flying fish. The Stenella speed boat was lots of fun too! Our captain Drumond and guide Fatima were both very friendly and driven. They gave us explanation about the animals…”

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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

“Beautiful ship. It was a nice relaxing afternoon on the water. The crew was very nice. The cake and madeira wine was delicious!”

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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

“We had a great time and unfortunately we didn’t see any wildlife during our tour. This can happen. The sea was a bit rough so for those prone to travel sickness, you might want to take an anti sickness tablet beforehand, just in case. I…”

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More Madeira Catamaran & Boat Tours

4.9From Calheta: Whale and Dolphin Watching RIB Boat Tour2 hours$70 4.6Funchal: RIB Whale Watching Cruise and Optional Dolphin Swim2.5 hours$61 4.5Half-day Catamaran Trip from Funchal$40.55 4.1Madeira : Whales and Dolphins wooden boat excursion3 hours$41 4.5Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)$42.34 4.8From Machico: Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour2 - 2.5 hours$64 4.6Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat2 hours$17 4.7Madeira: 2.5-Hour Whale and Dolphin-Watching Cruise2.5 hours$81 4.3Desertas Islands Full-Day Catamaran Trip from Funchal9 hours$106 4.8Madeira: Sunset Dinner Cruise4 hours$76 4.0Half Day Tour on a Luxury Catamaran on Madeira Island3 hours (approx.)$48.06 4.5Funchal: Whale Watching and Swimming with Dolphins Cruise2.5 hours$94 4.8Madeira: Boat Trip with Lunch, Drinks, and Hotel Transfer5 hours$81 5.0Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$374.91 4.6From Funchal: Cabo Girao Sunset Cruise on Luxury Catamaran3 hours$47 4.5Catamaran Sunset Cruise from Funchal3 hours (approx.)$48.27 4.2Funchal: Parasailing Tour on the Coast of Madeira Island30 min$106 4.7From Funchal: West Bays Sailing Tour with Lunch5 hours$82 5.0Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch5 hours (approx.)$83.87 4.4Madeira: New Year’s Eve Fireworks by Catamaran$171 4.8Funchal: Cabo Girão Sunset Catamaran Tour$40 3.6From Funchal: Wooden Boat Excursion to Desertas Island8.5 hours$106 3.5Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and Catamaran Whale & Dolphin Watching5 hours (approx.)$55.27 4.7Madeira: Ponta de São Lourenço Lighthouse Boat Tour30 minutes - 1 hour$20