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“Professional, friendly team, kept us well-informed throughout the trip. Learned a lot about the common dolphin, of which we saw two pods. Sadly, no whales. Great catamaran, very clean and spacious. Highly recommended.”
Silent hybrid-electric catamaran from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales, then a Cabo Girão swim and cliff views.
“The best xperience in my life, riding in the waves on the way back was the best !!! Thanks you very much”
3 hours off Funchal on a Seaborn catamaran searching for dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, plus a swim stop.
“The captain was amazing. Ensured we saw the dolphins. Rescued a paddle boarder and retrieved garbage from the sea! 5 stars”
Luxury catamaran cruise from Funchal Bay for dolphin and whale watching, with a swim stop at Cabo Girão cliffs in Madeira.
“We had a great few hours out on the boat. We saw a pod of dolphins and some pilot whales too”
Luxury catamaran whale and dolphin watch from Funchal with open bar, snacks, and a Cabo Girão swim stop in 3 hours.
“It was such a lovely tour! The staf was amazing😊, funny, kind, and told a lot of interesting facts. The catamaran is a really comfortable boat, big, fast and there's enough space, you can easily change seats/places for the view. I really liked it that they don't let go a lot of people on the…”
Luxury catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal. Sail to Cabo Girão, learn from the crew, and swim in summer.
“A wonderful tour with a fabulously charismatic and knowledgeable marine biologist. We saw dolphins and experienced a beautiful day on the stunning catamaran. Absolute bargain, highly recommended!!! 10/10”
Sail from Funchal at sunset for whales and dolphins, then swim and snorkel at Cabo Girão with an open bar and great views.
“We had a great time on this cruise. we did not see any wildlife, but the captain did his best to try and find some. it is nature, so nothing can be guaranteed. the sunset was beautiful and the views of the shore and the sea were spectacular. it is a relatively small boat that…”
3-hour Madeira catamaran whale and dolphin watch from Funchal, with a swim under Cabo Girão and a free second trip if no cetaceans.
“Saw some amazing dolphin sightings, two to three pods of dolphins in a small radius then jumping off and swimming in the sea near a very dramatic looking sea cliff! Catamaran was great fun :)!”
Sail with Gaviao Madeira from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales near Cabo Girão, then swim and snorkel with drinks onboard.
“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 boat and the small amount of people on it.”
Madeira’s coast on a small fast boat to spot wild whales and dolphins with marine biologists, plus possible swimming time.
“We had the pleasure of joining one of the whale and dolphin watching tours, and we can definitely recommend this company. The team took great care of both the safety and comfort of all participants. Even though the waves were quite high, the captain handled the boat with great skill and professionalism, which made us…”
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 experience we managed to see a lot of Bottle Nose Dolphins and Pilot whales”
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.
“I enjoyed the whale watching tour and got as promised, beautiful sighting of wales near Madeira island! There was two main stops, one for wales and one for a dip in the ocean on the other side of the island. It would’ve been nice to add a third stop/ a welcome drink for the price.…”
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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