MADEIRA · DOLPHIN TOURS
The trips that actually find the pods.
The 15 madeira dolphin tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where you go to find the pods, how long you stay out, who runs the boat, and what a seat on deck costs.
A 3-hour eco catamaran cruise from Funchal with hybrid-electric quiet cruising and big-deck whale and dolphin watching off Madeira.
Most Popular“A lovely afternoon and highly recommended. The highlight was seeing pilot whales 🐋”
Silent hybrid-electric catamaran from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales, then a Cabo Girão swim and cliff views.
“We had an unforgettable experience with Ecological Catamaran Dolphin & Whale Watching in Funchal, Madeira! The excursion was smooth, well-organized, and absolutely worth it. We saw so many dolphins up close, which was truly magical. We sat at the front of the catamaran and got a fun splash of the Atlantic—just as they warned us…”
3 hours off Funchal on a Seaborn catamaran searching for dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, plus a swim stop.
“We enjoyed a cruise along the coast in an Easterly direction. We were very lucky to spot a pod of Pilot Whales including a mother and baby swimming along together. This put the icing on the cruise cake! We celebrated with a small glass of beer and wine from the onboard bar on the way…”
Luxury catamaran cruise from Funchal Bay for dolphin and whale watching, with a swim stop at Cabo Girão cliffs in Madeira.
“Very nice cruise, unfortunately no dolphins but we saw a flying fish.”
Luxury catamaran whale and dolphin watch from Funchal with open bar, snacks, and a Cabo Girão swim stop in 3 hours.
“Liv and David were brilliant - very attentive, knowledgeable, and fun! Bruno was also a fantastic skipper. A real VIP experience !!”
Luxury catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal. Sail to Cabo Girão, learn from the crew, and swim in summer.
“It was amazing! We saw a lot of small dolphins and a monk seal! The crew was fantastic! We really recommend this experience!”
Sail from Funchal at sunset for whales and dolphins, then swim and snorkel at Cabo Girão with an open bar and great views.
“I did a sunset cruise with Bruno and Roberto, and it was such an amazing experience. Although we didn’t see any wildlife, the atmosphere, scenery, and overall energy more than made up for it. Watching the sunset from the water was absolutely beautiful and something I won’t forget. Bruno was especially great — very attentive,…”
3-hour Madeira catamaran whale and dolphin watch from Funchal, with a swim under Cabo Girão and a free second trip if no cetaceans.
“Great experience. We did not see any dolphins on first tour and got a free second tour. The second time around we saw plenty of dolphins swimming near our boat which was amazing. Really nice people also”
Sail with Gaviao Madeira from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales near Cabo Girão, then swim and snorkel with drinks onboard.
“Well run tour, entertaining, informative and relaxing. Service was great, and we all left happy”
Madeira’s coast on a small fast boat to spot wild whales and dolphins with marine biologists, plus possible swimming time.
“One of the best things I did in Madeira.. we got to see sperm whales and 3 species of dolphins, the guide was very knowledgeable.. highly recommend and hope you get lucky too”
Small-boat whale and dolphin watching from Funchal with a 2-hour speedboat cruise, expert marine guides, and a real chance to swim.
See Madeira’s whales and dolphins on a small-group speedboat, backed by marine biologists and land spotters for ethical, high-chance sightings.
A fast, small-group speedboat cruise from Funchal where a marine biologist helps you spot dolphins, whales, turtles, and birds.
“Great activity good amount of time and saw a lot of marine life”
3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales, with possible swim at Cabo Girão and a free repeat trip if cetaceans don’t show.
“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.”
A 2-hour Calheta speed-boat search for whales and dolphins, guided in German or English, with wildlife-friendly handling and Madeira views.
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