MADEIRA
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The 10 most popular dolphin watching in Madeira. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Eco catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal with silent hybrid-electric engines plus a Cabo Girão swim stop.
“We absolutely loved this, the guides clearly care for the animals and were very informative, we saw a humpback and pilot whales. Bucket list stuff!”
3-hour Madeira catamaran cruise from Funchal to search for dolphins, whales, and turtles, with views, a swim, and onboard drinks.
“Great trip the crew ensured we had a good time and we felt we were in safe hands. Saw pilot whales which was amazing can thoroughly recommend this company.”
Luxury catamaran from Funchal for dolphin and whale spotting, a Cabo Girão swim stop, and calm coastline cruising for about 3 hours.
“Really friendly guides and boat was very nice! It’s a shame we didn’t get to see dolphins & whales, but they made the trip fun and exciting.”
Madeira’s VIP whale and dolphin cruise on a luxury catamaran with open bar, sparkling wine, and a swim by Cabo Girão.
“You a pay a premium but with only a limited number of people in board makes it so much better & relaxing. Best way to see them without a crowd”
Madeira’s Magic Dolphin eco-catamaran cruise from Funchal: shore spotters, hybrid-electric power, whales and dolphins, plus coastal sights.
“Very good trip . Saw some bottle nose dolphins and pilot whales . Crew were excellent explaining about each species and had a good attention to safety . All round lovely day .”
Luxury catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal, sailing to Cabo Girão with possible swims, indoor comfort, and expert crew.
“Was an excellent trip , good morning and we saw a pod of pilot whales which was just lovely”
3-hour Funchal sunset sail to Cabo Girão for dolphin and whale sightings, a swim by 580m cliffs, and included drinks.
“Bruno and Roberto did everything for a good experience. And we saw pilot whales, it was amazing.”
Cruise Madeira’s south coast on a comfy catamaran to spot dolphins and whales, swim below Cabo Girão, and enjoy a free second trip if no cetaceans appear.
“We got to see a bunch of dolphins and we had a wonderful time swimming in the ocean”
3-hour dolphin and whale watching sailing from Funchal near Cabo Girão, with snorkeling, drinks, and big Madeira coastline views.
“All the crew were wonderful - so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, amazing experience, would highly recommend!”
Fast RIB boat from Funchal to look for whales and dolphins off Madeira, guided by marine biologists with a cetacean-see guarantee.
“We booked onto the lunchtime trip. Had a fairly leisurely trip out towards the off-shore islands and got a good encounter with some sperm whales. Then came in land a bit and saw a group of pilot whales. Then a high speed run back to the marina bouncing off the wave tops. No opportunity to…”
