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“The journey out to sea was wonderful, we saw whales and the guide was extremely knowledgable and cared deeply about the animals.”
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.
“A good experience. The guide made no effort for everyone to hear what he was saying and only covered half the boat. We saw plenty of pilot whales and had a great swim. Timings were good too.”
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.
“Excellent- fortunate to see both Pilot whales and dolphins.”
Experience Madeira’s marine wildlife on a luxurious, all-inclusive 3-hour catamaran tour with dolphin and whale sightings, scenic stops, and VIP service.
“Incredible experience! Saw so many whales up close and all the tour guides on the boat were amazing. Couldn’t recommend it more 😊”
Experience Madeira’s marine beauty on an eco-friendly catamaran. Spot whales, dolphins, and stunning coastal sights on a 3-hour adventure from Funchal.
“Saw loads of pilot whales and some sperm whales. Would have liked a bit more information on the animals”
Experience Madeira’s marine life with VipDolphins' luxury whale watching on a stylish catamaran, complete with drinks, snacks, and snorkeling at Cabo Girao.
“This was an amazing trip. The crew were super friendly and helpful - we had Maggie, Francisco and Nico our captain. They couldn't do enough for the guests and when we saw whales and dolphins they gave us loads of interesting information about the species,…”
Experience Madeira’s marine life on a luxury catamaran. Spot dolphins, whales, and turtles, enjoy scenic coastal views, and swim at Cabo Girao.
“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.”
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.
“The boat tour was great! The guides were friendly and knowledgeable! The water was beautiful and the cliffs amazing to see from below! The boat was not over filled so we could move around and see the whales from both sides of the boat. All…”
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 experience with Rota dos Cetáceos! The whole team was friendly, welcoming, and highly professional. Everything—from check-in to the boat trip—was perfectly organized and ran smoothly. Special thanks to Catarina, who was incredibly caring, knowledgeable, and attentive. Her professionalism, kindness, and calm presence made…”
Experience Madeira's marine life with a 2-hour speedboat tour from Funchal, spotting whales and dolphins in their natural habitat for $56.
“Due to weather conditions was our first trip canceled. It was reschedule but unlikely the weather didn't allow us to drive out. So on the third day it happend, and we drove out. The drive out was very good. We were lucky to see 6…”
Experience Madeira’s marine life with a small-group whale and dolphin tour from Calheta, featuring snorkeling, stunning coastal views, and personalized service.
“Great experience! The crew and office staff took care of every detail, and we saw a ton of dolphins!”
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.
“Cannot recommend this enough. Our guide was super knowledgeable and we maintained a respectable distance from the whales/dolphins and allowed them to approach us if they felt safe to do so. It was a magical experience and being on a smaller boat made the experience…”
Experience Madeira’s marine wildlife on a 2-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise with marine biologists, speedboats, and guaranteed sightings.
“Great experience we managed to see a lot of Bottle Nose Dolphins and Pilot whales”
Experience Madeira's marine wildlife up close on a 3-hour catamaran cruise, spotting dolphins and whales, with optional swimming at Cabo Girão.
“Lovely Catermeran, not too busy. Plenty of space aboard up or downstairs. Shame the wildlife never showed up but that's nature. Plenty of great scenery on the sail back to port, swimming if you wanted too at a well no beauty spot under the cliffs.…”
Levada trails in the clouds and wicker toboggans down to the sea.