Where to go · WHALE WATCHING CRUISES IN PORTUGAL
The 9 best whale watching cruises in Portugal you can book today, with what each costs, how long it sails and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.
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 São Miguel’s 3-hour whale-watching cruise with marine biologists, boat choices, wildlife, practical tips, price, and booking advice.
“Good day on the water. We sawanu dolphins and a few whales.”
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 Funchal RIB whale-watching cruise, with small groups, dolphin sightings, Cabo Girão views, and an optional swim.
“The trip was very successful because we did see some baby whales and some dolphins. It was helped by the fact that spotters are used to pinpoint locations as well as being on a fast boat. As you are close to the water, visibility of these beautiful animals is easier to observe. We all loved it, even my teenage son!! The ride back was incredibly bumpy, but quick and as we hugged the coast on the way back, you get a beautiful view of the south coast and caves. Definitely recommend this trip, particularly for anyone suffering from sea sickness because you do not get usual sea motion sickness on…”
Review of Madeira’s 2.5-hour whale and dolphin cruise, with small groups, swimming, drinks, photos, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“My boyfriend and I went on the tour and it was the most AMAZING experience. Everyone in the crew, from the people greeting us on site, to our guides were so accommodating and friendly. We felt so welcome. Our tour was a smaller one with 6 people in total, we were very happy to also be able to sit on the front of the boat for the full experience. Thankfully we were lucky enough to not only see dolphins , but a group of rare rough toothed dolphins up close. They were magnificent !! Another cool thing we didn’t expect was a flying fish, who dove out of the water…”
Review of Madeira’s 2.5-hour whale and dolphin cruise, with marine biologists, small boats, swimming chances, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“I couldn’t go as I had food poisoning the night before and was feeling to ill to go on the trip Contacted the tour 2 hours before the trip to say the situation and to see if I could change for a few days later but it was to short notice I thought they could of changed the date as I couldn’t help getting food poisoning”
Review of Madeira’s private whale and dolphin cruise, with yacht details, snorkeling, wildlife odds, price value, and practical booking advice.
“We really enjoyed our private cruise. We were lucky enough to see a family of Pilot Whales. Our captain and guide were nice and kind and made us feel at home straight away. This was a real treat and I would definitely recommend it.”
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