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7 Best Funchal Whale Watching Tours

The trips worth booking.

The 7 funchal whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.

7 Best Funchal Whale Watching Tours

Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran - Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos: The Coastline Bonus on the Way Back
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Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

1.Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

Eco-friendly catamaran sailing from Funchal for dolphin and whale watching, with land spotters, hybrid-electric engines, and Madeira coastline views.

Most Popular 4.5

“Well organised trip. We were on a cruise ship and walked to where the Magic Dolphin kiosk and boat are. All staff were very professional, particularly the staff on board. We saw pilot whales and common seals. Take a waterproof, as you may get very wet from sea spray on the return journey. You can…”

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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching - A small-group luxury catamaran (and what you’ll notice fast)
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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

2.VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

Luxurious whale watching from Funchal on a small catamaran, with drinks, snacks, and a swim/snorkel stop at Cabo Girao.

5.0

“Wonderful afternoon on a beautiful catamaran. We were really lucky to see a large pod of Pilot Whales. The crew on the boat were very attentive and knowledgeable about the sea life. A great day - would definitely do it again and recommend to everyone.”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira - The calm cruise that actually feels intimate
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira - The 2.5-hour flow: cruising, search, swim, and back
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Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

Dolphin - Whale - Turtle - Bird Watching - Why the RIB-style setup helps (and when it won’t)
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Dolphin – Whale – Turtle – Bird Watching

5.Dolphin – Whale – Turtle – Bird Watching

A fast 2-hour Madeira sea safari from Funchal with expert guides, live commentary, and a real shot at dolphins, whales, turtles, and birds.

5.0

“pod of spotted dolphins, which came right up close to our boat! I really liked how ethically this tour was done; only a maximum of 2 boats were allowed around the wildlife at any one time, and each boat was only allowed to stay around the animals for a maximum of 10 minutes. Also, the…”

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Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour - What the 2-hour outing feels like on a high-speed RIB
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Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and Catamaran Whale & Dolphin Watching - Your Funchal plan: where each stop makes sense
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Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and Catamaran Whale & Dolphin Watching

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