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“We managed to see two pods of pilot whales which made our day. Take lots of layers as it can be colder than you might expect.”
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.
“Fantastic trip. The guide was really knowledgeable and humorous. Of course it helped that we were fortunate enough to see 2 different types of whale which was amazing”
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.
“Despite not seeing any animals on the trip (obviously not the fault of the experience provider), we had such a great time. We chose the luxury catamaran as we wanted a more quieter experience, rather than a party boat and we got exactly what we…”
Experience Madeira’s marine wildlife on a luxurious, all-inclusive 3-hour catamaran tour with dolphin and whale sightings, scenic stops, and VIP service.
“The crew were incredibly considerate and helpful. The small group size made the experience feel personal and well-managed, with clear environmental awareness throughout. It was a genuinely customer-focused experience from start to finish. Thank you so much for doing your job so well.”
Experience Madeira’s marine beauty on an eco-friendly catamaran. Spot whales, dolphins, and stunning coastal sights on a 3-hour adventure from Funchal.
“Fabulous afternoon with the guys from Magic Dolphin. Saw a school of pilot whales which was fab - excellent catamaran and crew - totally recommend!!”
Experience Madeira’s marine life with VipDolphins' luxury whale watching on a stylish catamaran, complete with drinks, snacks, and snorkeling at Cabo Girao.
“Incredible experience and couldn't recommend it more. Having less people on the trip just made it more friendly and relaxing. A++++”
Experience Madeira’s marine life on a luxury catamaran. Spot dolphins, whales, and turtles, enjoy scenic coastal views, and swim at Cabo Girao.
“The crew was very knowledgeable and fantastic. thank you crew”
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 trip the staff were very friendly and the drinks on board were reasonably priced the catamaran wasn't overcrowded so room to move around and we saw a pod of spotted dolphins so job done... And time for a swim off the…”
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.
“From beginning to end the trip was amazing. This was mostly due to the crew and their incredible hospitality, in particularly, Bruno. We saw dolphins and whales. Swam in the ocean and had a very enjoyable trip. My family particularly appreciated the size of the…”
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.
“Absolutely awesome! In the original sense of the word. Awestruck by the mother and baby sperm whales slowly surfacing and diving beside our boat, and the others breaching and spouting in the distance. We also saw a pod of pilot whales who accompanied us for…”
Experience Madeira's marine life with a 2-hour speedboat tour from Funchal, spotting whales and dolphins in their natural habitat for $56.
“Great adventure, as well as the guides Agatha and Vlad. Well, and most importantly we saw dolphins! 🩵”
Experience Madeira’s marine life with a small-group whale and dolphin tour from Calheta, featuring snorkeling, stunning coastal views, and personalized service.
“Communication with the company was excellent. They also sorted out our transfer from Funchal to calgheta. Lovely clean boat. Attentive staff. Didn't see whales or dolphins due to weather but the trip was still excellent. Would recommend the company”
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.
“Very nice and fantastic trip! Saw 2 species of dolphins, responsible team and a fantastic experience!”
Experience Madeira’s marine wildlife on a 2-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise with marine biologists, speedboats, and guaranteed sightings.
“Brilliant boat trip! So good we wanted to go again on the next trip, but was fully booked. We found a huge group of dolphins and finished the trip with a hammerhead shark! Will definitely do it again if I go back to Madeira. The…”
Experience Madeira's marine wildlife up close on a 3-hour catamaran cruise, spotting dolphins and whales, with optional swimming at Cabo Girão.
“Both me and my daughter loved it. The staff were so helpful and friendly . We loved seeing the dolphins and also seeing madeira from the sea”
Levada trails in the clouds and wicker toboggans down to the sea.