Madeira
The whale and dolphin sailings from Funchal: eco-catamarans with biologists aboard, resident dolphins most trips and passing whales in season. Deep water starts just offshore, which keeps the sail short and the odds high.
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“Iv’e been on many katamaran trips before but never with this company and i must say it was amazing and the best experience so far . Very informative and a good sense of humour so next trip to Madeira we will for sure go with…”
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.
“It was a wonderful experience from the very first minute to the very last. Gliding over the ocean with an excellent tour guide, and after an hour and a half, encountering playful pilot whales. Thank you for the experience!””
Experience Madeira’s marine wildlife on a luxurious, all-inclusive 3-hour catamaran tour with dolphin and whale sightings, scenic stops, and VIP service.
“A fantastic trip. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we saw Atlantic Spotted Dolphins. We have been on a few of these VIP trips that were overcrowded and noisy. Restricted numbers meant that the boat never felt too full and the background music…”
Experience Madeira’s marine beauty on an eco-friendly catamaran. Spot whales, dolphins, and stunning coastal sights on a 3-hour adventure from Funchal.
“Wonderful seeing pilot whales and dolphins galore. Captain kept in constant contact with spotters on shore and took us directly to perfect spots.”
Experience Madeira’s marine life with VipDolphins' luxury whale watching on a stylish catamaran, complete with drinks, snacks, and snorkeling at Cabo Girao.
“Wonderful afternoon on a beautiful catamaran. We were really lucky to see a large pod of Pilot Whales. The crew on the boat were very attentive and knowledgeable about the sea life. A great day - would definitely do it again and recommend to everyone.”
Experience Madeira’s marine life on a luxury catamaran. Spot dolphins, whales, and turtles, enjoy scenic coastal views, and swim at Cabo Girao.
“Very helpful, informative guides. We had a great day out, didn't happen to see whales but plenty of dolphins and a beautiful morning out on the water (and a dip in as well) cannot be disappointing EVER. Recommend !”
Experience Madeira's marine life on a 3-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise from Funchal. Scenic views, onboard comfort, and a chance to see marine animals.
“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!”
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.
“Most perfect day on the boat with a great crew, playlist, route and spot to hop into the water!!! Would always do it again! Thanks so much to the captain bruno, to Joe the best tour and local guide with so many tips and a…”
Experience Madeira’s marine life on a 2.5-hour whale and dolphin watching cruise from Funchal with guaranteed sightings, knowledgeable guides, and stunning views.
“A fantastic trip. So much more informative than previous similar trips. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would go again and hopefully see different species although we understand there is no guarantee as they are wild animals.”
Experience Madeira's marine life with a 2-hour speedboat tour from Funchal, spotting whales and dolphins in their natural habitat for $56.
“Everything was amazing, we hoped for more animals but in the end it was enough. The sea wasn’t so calm and we couldn’t swim with the dolphins unfortunately. The tour guide was just perfect, she explained everything we needed to know and she answered to…”
Experience Madeira’s marine life with a small-group whale and dolphin tour from Calheta, featuring snorkeling, stunning coastal views, and personalized service.
“On Tales were very attentive and made the trip great. From the office staff to the two guys skippering the boat . The office even booked a restaurant after for us which was very good.”
Discover Madeira’s best eco-friendly whale and dolphin watching with small boats, expert guides, and a commitment to marine conservation for a memorable experience.
“Great and exciting trip on the speedboot, with a lot of information around the wales and delphins. We enjoyed it very much. Thanks you both.”
Experience Madeira’s marine wildlife on a 2-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise with marine biologists, speedboats, and guaranteed sightings.
“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”
Experience Madeira's marine wildlife up close on a 3-hour catamaran cruise, spotting dolphins and whales, with optional swimming at Cabo Girão.
“It is more of a catamaran cruise than a dolphin and whale watching. It’s fun to be on the water, but don’t expect any education or real focus on finding the animals.”
Levada trails in the clouds and wicker toboggans down to the sea.