15 Best Whale Watching in Portugal

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

/ June 17, 2026

1.From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

Whale and dolphin watching off Ponta Delgada with a marine biologist guide, catamaran or Zodiac options, plus a backup tour.

Azores: Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour w/ Marine Biologist

/ June 17, 2026

2.Azores: Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour w/ Marine Biologist

Azores zodiac whale tour with a marine biologist and a volcanic islet loop near Vila Franca do Campo, with a sighting guarantee.

★ 4.7

“The ride is perfect during morning sunrise hours, even without animals, saw a lot of dolphins, didn’t get to watch any whales though. Guide was really engaging and knowledgeable.”

2,945 reviews3 hoursFrom $73by Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL

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All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

/ June 17, 2026

3.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.

★ 4.9

“Gre at boat, maximum of 17 people. loads of space. Great drinks and snacks. It is double the price of other trips but well worth it. Saw other boats crammed with people. This was perfect.”

2,573 reviews3 hoursFrom $93by Oceano Pioneiro

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Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

/ June 17, 2026

4.Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

Azores whale and dolphin watching from Vila Franca do Campo with marine biologists on a RIB, plus an islet stop. 3 hours.

★ 4.6

“It was so nice!! We saw a blue whale, another whale and dolphins. Our guide was so friendly and helped us as we got seasick.”

2,146 reviewsFrom $70by Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL

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Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

/ June 17, 2026

5.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.

★ 4.5

“The guide was very knowledgeable and shared information about both pilot whales and dolphins. We were fortunate enough to see a family of whales as well as several dolphins.”

1,957 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $42.33by Magic Dolphin

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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

/ June 17, 2026

6.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 cruise! We had a great view of the dolphins and pilot whales during the 10 min we were allowed to be near them (a portuguese regulation that we support!) The guides were fantastic with the perfect amount of providing information without interuppting. It was so lovely to not be crowded on the boat. The…”

1,709 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $95.53by VipDolphins Catamaran Whale Watching

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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island

/ June 17, 2026

7.Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island

RIB whale and dolphin watching in Calheta, Madeira. Spotter-led searches, expert commentary, and Atlantic views in about two hours.

★ 5.0

“Excellent experience for the whole family! Our 7 year old daughter enjoyed it very much. Awesome tour guides. Would definitely do it again.”

1,228 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $72.56by H2oMadeira

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

/ June 17, 2026

8.Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

Small-group whale and dolphin watching from Calheta Marina, with snorkel stops, warm water swims, drinks, and expert crew on Miranda.

★ 5.0

“On Tales were very attentive and made the trip great. From the office staff to the two guys skippering the boat . The office even booked a restaurant after for us which was very good.”

1,192 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $83.44by On Tales Lda

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Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

/ June 17, 2026

9.Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

Azores whale watching from Vila Franca do Campo on a RIB with a marine biologist, plus Princess Ring Islet views.

★ 4.5

“Great tour! Saw lots of dolphins. Unfortunately did not see whales but animals are unpredictable and sightings are not guaranteed. Saw the islet which is amazing. Overall it was a great morning.”

1,059 reviewsFrom $71.83by Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

/ June 17, 2026

10.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

“What a wonderful boat tour! We saw PLENTY of dolphins and had a nice time watching them frolic and okay along the sides of the boat. Plus, we spotted a couple of different whales!!! The captain and the guide were amazing at finding the animals. They even took a little extra time with our tour…”

844 reviews2 hoursFrom $58by Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas

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Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

/ June 17, 2026

11.Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

Azores whale watching from Ponta Delgada: guided boat trip for dolphins and whales, flexible routes, two boats, and a no-sighting refund.

★ 4.5

“A wonderful experience! We were originally scheduled for Monday, but the weather wasn’t good so they rebooked us to the tour on Tuesday. This may be the “off-season” for whale watching, but we saw some majestic animals- common dolphins, pilot dolphins, and even a sperm whale. My only recommendation is that it can be rough…”

740 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $78.60by Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A.

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Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise from Funchal

/ June 17, 2026

12.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

“Took a morning catamaran boat ride to see dolphins and it did not disappoint. Saw tons of dolphins once we got closer to the island we were headed towards. The tour guide was very communicative about the tour. Overall great, relaxing tour”

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

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Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

/ June 17, 2026

13.Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

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.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time on board. The whole crew took perfect care of us. Thank you very much for this experience.”

539 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $592.56by On Tales Lda

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Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour

/ June 17, 2026

14.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

“A great trip with very informative tour guide - Raquel. Definitely recommended. Always prefer the rib to get up close.”

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

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Dolphin – Whale – Turtle – Bird Watching

/ June 17, 2026

15.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

“We hade a lot of waves and that made the excitement bigger We see just a few dolphins and unfortunately didn’t see whales Nevertheless the tour was wonderful”

350 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $60.49by Magic Dolphin

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