FUNCHAL · WHALE WATCHING
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.
Eco-friendly catamaran sailing from Funchal for dolphin and whale watching, with land spotters, hybrid-electric engines, and Madeira coastline views.
Most Popular“Fabulous afternoon with the guys from Magic Dolphin. Saw a school of pilot whales which was fab - excellent catamaran and crew - totally recommend!!”
Luxurious whale watching from Funchal on a small catamaran, with drinks, snacks, and a swim/snorkel stop at Cabo Girao.
“Amazing service, delicious snacks, just perfect day on a boat! We enjoyed every minute of the trip!!”
Small-group whale and dolphin watching from Calheta Marina, with snorkel stops, warm water swims, drinks, and expert crew on Miranda.
“This experience was definitely the highlight of our visit to Madeira. The crew were so attentive and the small boat with a maximum of 6 guests meant we felt very looked after. I could not recommend more!”
Private dolphin and whale watching from Calheta in Madeira with snorkeling, sparkling wine, and a flexible 2.5-hour yacht charter for up to 5.
“We really enjoyed our experience. Seeing the dolphins up close was a memory that will last forever!!”
A fast 2-hour Madeira sea safari from Funchal with expert guides, live commentary, and a real shot at dolphins, whales, turtles, and birds.
“It was very informative and Clara was very passionate about her job. We managed to see pilot whales, bottle nose dolphins and even o Portuguese man of war! Obviously there is no guarantee of seeing them but just the thrill of being on the waves - it's amazing.”
Small-group speedboat whale and dolphin watching from Funchal with marine biologists, responsible wildlife rules, and fast searches in Madeira waters.
“Muito boa e divertida a viagem. Com boas dicas e explicações. Pretendo voltar novamente e tentar outra experiência”
Hop-on bus plus Madeira catamaran whale watch from Funchal. Flexible stop plan, audio guide, Madeira wine, and handy discounts.
“I enjoyed riding the bus loop, it was easy to find. Was very dissappointed there was no internet. The region is very mountainous, So we visited areas we would not have reached on foot.”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
