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“I was with a group of 8 women and we really enjoyed the trip. The boat was very clean the staff was very good and knowledgeable. We saw sperm whales and other ones and the captain did a great shop explaining and showing us. The…”
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.
“Terrific , good access to the boat, good seating. Great staff and we were lucky and saw both sperm 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.
“We had a wonderful trip out. We were extremely well looked after by the crew especially Nic the captain and Maggi . Despite being a little choppy we felt very safe . The crew were very knowledgeable and extremely considerate of the marine life .…”
Experience Madeira’s marine beauty on an eco-friendly catamaran. Spot whales, dolphins, and stunning coastal sights on a 3-hour adventure from Funchal.
“Comfortable catamaran, knowledgeable crew, saw pilot whales and dolphins, Cabot Girao and Camara da Lobos from the sea. 3 hours well-spent.”
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.
“A wonderful tour with a fabulously charismatic and knowledgeable marine biologist. We saw dolphins and experienced a beautiful day on the stunning catamaran. Absolute bargain, highly recommended!!! 10/10”
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 got to see a bunch of dolphins and we had a wonderful time swimming in the ocean”
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.
“The Skipper & Bruno were fantastic! Very safe , very knowledgeably & fantastic guides for the trip! We got to see dolphins , enjoyed the views of Maderia and stopped for a swim, a really great way to see more of the island and enjoy…”
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.
“Went out on a not ideal weather day. But was still a lot of fun and got to see some pilot whales. Guide was really fun, interesting and attentive. highly recommend!”
Experience Madeira's marine life with a 2-hour speedboat tour from Funchal, spotting whales and dolphins in their natural habitat for $56.
“We took off from Funchal marina and headed out to the sea. Not a long time and we did see some dolphins! Later we saw more dolphins even jumping. The Portuguese man-o-war was a great surprise. We did see several flying fish that was hunted…”
Experience Madeira’s marine life with a small-group whale and dolphin tour from Calheta, featuring snorkeling, stunning coastal views, and personalized service.
“Great birthday trip with the skipper & his mate. They let me & my partner sit up front on the bow of the boat. Perfect location for watching common dolphins and shearwaters. Had a lovely swim at the end of the boat ride.”
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.
“Very cool, saw different species of dolphins, but unfortunatly no whales. Nevertheless experience was great!”
Experience Madeira's marine wildlife up close on a 3-hour catamaran cruise, spotting dolphins and whales, with optional swimming at Cabo Girão.
“There is bar on board and toilets. They make home-made poncha. Be careful when on netting, water will splash. We saw big group of dolphins near ship. One of them was baby.”
Levada trails in the clouds and wicker toboggans down to the sea.