Madeira
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.
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“Had a close encounter with bottle nose dolphins which surfed on the bow wave of the catamaran - a very special moment! Also just beautiful to get out on the water and see the coastline of Madeira, really enjoyed it!”
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.
“The captain was amazing. Ensured we saw the dolphins. Rescued a paddle boarder and retrieved garbage from the sea! 5 stars”
Experience Madeira's marine life on this 3-hour luxury catamaran cruise, spotting whales and dolphins, with a snorkeling stop at Cabo Girão for an authentic ocean adventure.
“we saw dolphins and whales as promised. the ride was very smooth”
Experience stunning sunsets, dolphin sightings, and ocean swimming with this intimate, well-reviewed sailing tour off Funchal’s coast. Perfect for nature lovers.
“Amazing Trip fabulous Guide and Captain, Joe was amazing such a lovely man. Only thing to make it perfect would be dolphins 🐬 but that's nature. Sunset Fabulous”
Experience Madeira’s marine beauty on an eco-friendly catamaran. Spot whales, dolphins, and stunning coastal sights on a 3-hour adventure from Funchal.
“Boat was nice, we saw the dolphins. The right timing for cruising. We are in support for eco friendly boat.”
Experience Madeira’s marine life on a luxury catamaran. Spot dolphins, whales, and turtles, enjoy scenic coastal views, and swim at Cabo Girao.
“It was a great experience sailing around the bay on a catamaran. We saw loads of dolphins, and had the opportunity to take lots of photos. The catamaran was comfortable and we sunbathed. The crew were friendly and knowledgeable. There were two stops for swimming…”
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.
“My husband and I had a fantastic 3 hour trip on this lovely sailboat. We weren’t lucky enough to spot any sea life, but nevertheless, the crew took good care of us, and were very skilled and knowledgeable. Seeing the island from the ocean gave…”
Experience Madeira’s stunning coast on a 3-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with dolphin and whale sightings, swimming, and scenic views from Funchal.
“Very relaxing journey! Got to see a lovely sunset and jump into the water. Highly recommend!”
Experience Madeira’s marine wildlife on a 2-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise with marine biologists, speedboats, and guaranteed sightings.
“It was so much fun!!! Easy to find, easy to check in. They even provide you with the poncho against “splashes”. This is an absolute must have. Ideally bring your own water proof jacket with a hood and ideally easy to dry trousers or shorts.…”
Experience Madeira's marine wildlife up close on a 3-hour catamaran cruise, spotting dolphins and whales, with optional swimming at Cabo Girão.
“Very disappointed with the overall trip. I understand there’s no guarantee of seeing whales. There was no explanation or apology in regards to not seeing any whales. Everyone disembarked and looked disappointed We seen some beautiful baby dolphins which was a lovely expedience Carried on…”
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.
“Amazing experience seeing whales and dolphins made even better by our amazing guide who was very passionate and respectful of sea life. She was very knowledgable and spoke to the group in both German and English to make sure everyone understood. I was nervous to…”
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.
“It's a fabulous boat and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves...the Madeira cake and wine and added bonus!”
Experience Madeira’s marine life on a 2.5-hour speedboat tour with expert guides. Spot whales and dolphins while enjoying stunning coastal views.
“The team at Ventura accomodated a lastminute change of plans on our side, so we got to enjoy 2hrs of tour in a small group, with a very experienced marine biologist who took care of us and answered all our questions (thank you Raquel!). We…”
Experience a scenic sunset cruise in Funchal aboard a traditional Madeiran boat with drinks, snorkeling, and stunning views of Cabo Girão’s cliffs.
“The cruise was great. The ocean was rough and some in our group became ill, but that was not Rob’s problem. He was very kind and kept the drinks coming for the rest of us and showed great consideration and assistance to those that needed…”
Experience Madeira’s coastline and marine wildlife on a 3-hour Seaborn Catamaran trip from Funchal, with dolphin sightings and scenic views.
“Very nice day activity, saw some water animals including dolphins! You can buy drinks on board, remember swim wear if you wanna jump off the boat :)”
Levada trails in the clouds and wicker toboggans down to the sea.