Portugal · DOLPHIN WATCHING IN MADEIRA
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 dolphin watching in Madeira worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Eco catamaran whale and dolphin watch from Funchal with silent hybrid engines, expert guides, 3 hours, and views of Cabo Girão.
“A very pleasant morning out on the sea, with slightly rolling ocean. Fresh air and lovely views. Sighting of a few common dolphins was less relevant. Good crew. Thank you”
Funchal’s 3-hour catamaran cruise for dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, plus a swim stop and onboard drinks.
“We were lucky to see both dolphins and whales. Staff were great! ,they interacted with everyone, pleasant, friendly and very informative about the sea life.”
3-hour luxury catamaran in Funchal Bay with snorkeling at Cabo Girao and chances to spot dolphins and whales.
“Here is the revised version without the part about needing anything: ⸻ My mother and I had an absolutely amazing catamaran trip in Madeira! The skipper was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience unforgettable. He even sang along to the music, which created such a fun and relaxed atmosphere on board. His positive energy really set the tone for the entire trip. The combination of beautiful views, great music, and his fantastic mood made this one of the highlights of our stay in Madeira. It was such a special experience for both of us, and we truly enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended – we would definitely do it again!”
Madeira luxury catamaran from Funchal to Cabo Girão for whale and dolphin spotting, unlimited drinks, snacks, and a cliffside swim.
“Tour was fantastic. Crew was very kind and told a lot of interesting facts about dolphins and whales. We had a lot of snacks and drinks. It was right decision to pay more. It was a definitely VIP tour. Thank you so much!”
Eco-friendly catamaran cruise from Funchal to spot Madeira dolphins and whales, guided by spotters and experts, plus scenic coastline passes.
“Excellent facilities and great guide. We encountered both whales and dolphins. Make sure to dress warm if its windy”
Luxury catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal to Cabo Girão, with marine life talks and a summer swim stop.
“Very pleasant trip. Didn't see dolphins due to sea conditions, but we were offered another trip for €10. Guides explained everything clearly. Both them and the crew were excellent. This did include a swim stop”
3-hour catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal, with a Cabo Girão swim stop and a free second trip if no cetaceans appear.
“We had a pleasant afternoon and were lucky to see a small wale during the trip. Nice crew and an enjoyable trip. do recommend.”
3-hour sail from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphins and whales, with snorkeling and drinks onboard.
“Bruno was amazing and the rest of the crew. It was such an enjoyable experience and we got to see Dolphins. I would highly recommend.”
Fast RHIB cruise from Funchal to spot wild whales and dolphins with marine biologists, plus possible ocean swimming and sea-life sightings.
“Great trip! We saw bottlenose dolphins and pilot Wales. Dolphins had a little game with us! Very knowledgeable guides and fast comfortable boat.”
2-hour speedboat whale and dolphin adventure from Funchal, Madeira. Small group, fast scouting, and possible dolphin swim with gear included.
“Very focused on respectful way of seeing the dolphins.”
Fast RIB whale and dolphin watching in Calheta, Madeira. Small groups, live onboard facts, and a gentle search for cetaceans.
“Excellent experience for the whole family! Our 7 year old daughter enjoyed it very much. Awesome tour guides. Would definitely do it again.”
Small-group Madeira whale and dolphin cruise from Calheta with snorkeling, warm clear water, and big ocean views on the yacht Miranda.
“Great experience! The crew and office staff took care of every detail, and we saw a ton of dolphins!”
Small-group, high-speed Madeira whale and dolphin watching with marine biologists, land spotters, and responsible viewing for 2 hours.
“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 more unique!”
Funchal dolphin and whale watching on the fast Sea Safari speedboat with a marine biologist, 360 views, and a rebook deal if none.
“Our guide was informative and funny. We had an amazing time watching the spotted dolphins swim by our boat. I’m very grateful for the whole experience and definitely recommend it! 10/10”
Madeira from Funchal on a 3-hour catamaran whale and dolphin watch, with possible Cabo Girão swim and free repeat if no sightings.
“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. Bar sold draught beers €4 a pint & cold/nice flavour. Overall good value excursion.”
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