9 Best Madeira Whale Watching Tours

All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

/ June 17, 2026

1.All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

Luxury catamaran whale watching from Funchal with open bar, snacks, and a swim by Cabo Girão’s sea cliff.

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

/ June 17, 2026

2.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

A 2-hour Madeira speedboat cruise with a marine biologist spotting dolphins and whales, plus turtles and birds from Funchal.

★ 4.7

“Great experience we managed to see a lot of Bottle Nose Dolphins and Pilot whales”

844 reviews2 hoursFrom $58by Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas

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Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise from Funchal

/ June 17, 2026

3.Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise from Funchal

3-hour catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal, Madeira. Spot cetaceans, cruise the coast, and maybe swim at Cabo Girão.

★ 4.5

“Love everything in this trip, seeing the Dolphins so near was breathtaking! Then that swim in Cabo girao was amazing!!! Well organised and very informative”

645 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $48.27by VMT Madeira Catamaran

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Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour

/ June 17, 2026

4.Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour

RIB dolphin and whale watching in Madeira with a marine biologist, close-up sightings, and Madeira coast views from Funchal.

★ 4.5

“Great tour. Lots of action. Saw many pilot whales and two different schools of dolphins on a three hour tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and made the whole experience memorable.”

461 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $58.05by Ventura Nature Emotions -Day Tours

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour from Funchal

/ June 17, 2026

5.Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour from Funchal

Spot wild dolphins and whales off Madeira with marine biologists, lookouts on land, and a possible second outing if you see nothing.

★ 4.5

“great visit and guides, we were lucky to spot a pod of dolphins and pilot whales, all safe and respectful for the animals.”

317 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $58.07by Rota dos Cetaceos - Whale & Dolphin Watching

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Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching

/ June 17, 2026

6.Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching

Eco catamaran cruise from Funchal to spot dolphins, whales and monk seals, with live commentary, Cabo Girão views, and a bar aboard.

★ 4.5

“Great experience and got to see a large pod of dolphins- great communication and well organised. Great staff and the catamaran was perfectly clean and the toilets was very so clean and fresh smelling which was great for getting change in agter the great sea swim!”

226 reviews2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)From $42.34by Magic Dolphin

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From Machico: Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

/ June 17, 2026

7.From Machico: Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

See whales and dolphins off Madeira from Machico, with a marine biologist-led chance to swim with common or spotted dolphins.

★ 4.8

“Very nice trip, we saw a lot of dolphins, crabs and octopus 😄 Very nice guide and the captain”

225 reviews2 - 2.5 hoursFrom $64by Scorpio Madeira

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Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira

/ June 17, 2026

8.Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira

Spot whales and dolphins off Madeira, then enjoy volcanic scenery near Ponta de São Lourenço and a cool swim at Cais do Sardinha.

★ 5.0

“We (dad plus two kids 8yrs and 14yrs) had a trip at 16:00 - After 45mins Speed-boating we found big families of dolphins and spent about an hour with them - well done and great experience;”

191 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $59.89by Madeira Sea Emotions

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