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“Fantastic trip. A must for everyone. Brilliant crew and boat. We saw Pilot Whales, Bottleneck Dolphins and a large school of rare Stripe Dolphins. Only the 2nd sitting of the Stripe Dolphins this. Am amazing trip.”
Silent hybrid-electric catamaran from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales, then a Cabo Girão swim and cliff views.
“I didn't think I would see the dolphins that close, it was a magical moment, I would highly recommend!”
3 hours off Funchal on a Seaborn catamaran searching for dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, plus a swim stop.
“Seasick due to the weather but worth every euro seeing whales in the wild”
Luxury catamaran cruise from Funchal Bay for dolphin and whale watching, with a swim stop at Cabo Girão cliffs in Madeira.
“Going on the catamaran was great fun! We saw the pilot whales which was great! The boat was very comfortable and very relaxing. The guides gave us some history and were very friendly. Really enjoyed it!”
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.
“Awesome experience, we were only 15 on the boat and the guide and crew were so nice. Really cool and insightful. We were lucky enough to be able to sun bath the all way and see whales and their baby. Could not recommend more !”
Sail from Funchal at sunset for whales and dolphins, then swim and snorkel at Cabo Girão with an open bar and great views.
“Perfect Trip, stunning views, good drinks, guides are very caring and entertaining - highly recommended!!”
3-hour Madeira catamaran whale and dolphin watch from Funchal, with a swim under Cabo Girão and a free second trip if no cetaceans.
“I’ve done this trip twice. The first time I went, unfortunately the weather wasn’t great and we didn’t see any animals. But VMT gave me a second trip for free and this time we were so lucky! We’ve got to see dolphins twice and we saw a big group of pilot whales. It was absolutely…”
Sail with Gaviao Madeira from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales near Cabo Girão, then swim and snorkel with drinks onboard.
“We didn't get to see the marine wild life, but the views were fabulous and the crew was very friendly. We highly recommend Gaviao Madeira - Dolphins and whales watching.”
Madeira’s coast on a small fast boat to spot wild whales and dolphins with marine biologists, plus possible swimming time.
“We had an unforgettable whale & dolphin watching tour with Rota dos Cetáceos. Our captain Luís was absolutely fantastic and navigated with such care, even zigzagging through the waves to make the ride more comfortable for a lady on board with a broken arm. Our marine biologist Carolina was incredibly enthusiastic and shared so much…”
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.
“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”
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.
“The trip was a blessing, we saw orcas, dolphins and on the way back to the coast ., a manta ray approached the catamaran, wich is not happening very often on the coasts of Madeira. Captain and team are a perfect match and they did a great job. I would do the trip again, right…”
A 2-hour Calheta speed-boat search for whales and dolphins, guided in German or English, with wildlife-friendly handling and Madeira views.
Every coast where the dolphins are, country by country.
