Where to go · MADEIRA WHALE WATCHING TOURS
Deep water starts a few hundred metres off Funchal, so a two-hour boat is genuinely offshore. The 15 below sort the catamarans, the inflatables and the swim-stop trips by price and time on the water.
Review of Madeira’s 3-hour eco catamaran cruise, with hybrid engines, dolphin and whale spotting, coastal views, and practical tips.
“Pleasant and knowledgeable crew: We saw dolphins and Pilot whales!”
Review of Madeira’s Seaborn catamaran cruise, with dolphin and whale watching, Cabo Girão views, swimming, prices, tips, and practical details.
“The boat is amazing and the crew were top! We saw dolphins and swam and the ocean. Thank you for the great experience. 🙏😊”
Review of Madeira’s $47 Funchal catamaran cruise, with whale watching, Cabo Girão swimming, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Very nice cruise, unfortunately no dolphins but we saw a flying fish.”
Review of Madeira’s $93 luxury catamaran tour, with whale and dolphin watching, Cabo Girão swimming, local snacks, and unlimited drinks.
“We had a fantastic time on this boat trip! The crew was super friendly and made everyone feel welcome from the start. The boat wasn’t overcrowded, so there was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the view comfortably. We were treated to some delicious snacks while on board. The highlight of the trip was definitely spotting whales! An unforgettable experience that I would absolutely recommend.”
Review of Madeira’s luxury catamaran whale watch from Funchal, with Cabo Girão views, marine life, swimming, crew, price, and practical tips.
“Great and informative guides, comfortable boat, nice fruit and drinks, overall a great experience.”
Sail from Funchal at sunset, search for whales and dolphins, swim beneath Cabo Girão, and enjoy drinks on a small guided yacht.
“Worth it even if you don't see the creatures :) With the right weather the trip is exciting, and the views simply stunning. Our guide, Bruno, is funny and knowledgabe so made you feel at ease and safe. We stopped for a swim in the ocean (amazing) and there was an open bar with local specialties. Couldn't recommend more :D”
Review of Madeira’s 3-hour dolphin and whale catamaran tour, with Cabo Girão swimming, practical tips, pricing, and honest advice.
“Great trip away from the island with stunning views back. We were lucky enough to see both dolphins swimming along with the boat AND a sperm whale approx 20m from us who popped up to se what was going on. Emotional! Fun but unobtrusive commentary. If I'd remembered my towel I'd have swum with the fishes in the bay too.”
Sail from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphin and whale watching, swimming, snorkeling, coastal views, and drinks on a small yacht.
“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.”
Review of Madeira’s fast, small-group whale and dolphin tour, with marine biologists, wild cetaceans, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Had a fabulous time, magical seeing dolphins in their natural environment. Crew were excellent. Enjoyed it so much we booked again.”
Review of Madeira’s small-group whale and dolphin speedboat tour, with wildlife tips, swim conditions, meeting details, and honest value advice.
“Very focused on respectful way of seeing the dolphins.”
Review of Madeira’s Blue Safari whale and dolphin tour, with ethical wildlife viewing, marine biologists, fast boats, pricing, tips, and practical advice.
“Exciting and very informative tour. Recommended. Camilia is a very genuinenly enthusiastic guide, Francisco, the captain drove the boat professionaly,trusted all the way.”
Ride a small speedboat from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales with a marine biologist, fast views, small groups, and a wildlife guarantee.
“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 guides were friendly and knowledgeable.”
Review the Funchal catamaran cruise for dolphins, whales, Cabo Girão swimming, onboard drinks, value, crowds, and practical tips.
“Calm boat ride, very comfortable, drinks bar and toilets, saw lots of dolphins and whales, lovely swim to finish.”
Review of Madeira’s 2-hour whale and dolphin speedboat tour from Calheta, with wildlife tips, value advice, guides, and practical details.
“An unforgettable experience - the boat tour was absolutely amazing, we saw dolphins, whales, a sea turtle and a flying fish. Huge shoutout to the guides: super friendly, knowledgable and clearly passionate about what they do. We felt welcome and well taken care of from the very beginning - highly recommended!”
Review of Madeira’s 2.5-hour whale and dolphin speed boat tour, with marine guides, coastline views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Amazing!!!! We saw Whales and Dolphins!! Absolutely stunning! Great Guide and we had an amazing time on the boat!”
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