Funchal Boat Tours 11 options
From € 40 · 7 of 11 run daily · departures between 08:00 and 19:30 · live guides in 4 languages
No experiences match those filters.
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Funchal: Luxury Boat Trip with SwimWhale and dolphin watching boat trip from Funchal with Portuguese wine, snacks and a swim stop at Cabo Girao: everything included, showers and towels on board.
- 1,988 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Motor Yacht Tour with SwimWhale and dolphin watching tour on Madeira's southwest coast aboard a motor yacht with a land-based spotter and professional crew.
- 1,322 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 4
Private Whale Watching Calheta: Yacht with Sparkling WineSail from Calheta on a private yacht with a professional crew to spot whales and dolphins. Sparkling wine, snorkeling gear and refreshments included.
- 565 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 4
Madeira: Dolphin, Whale & Turtle Watching Sea Safari TourFeel the Atlantic wind as you spot dolphins, whales, turtles & seabirds near Funchal. Small group boat tour with marine biologist guide, wildlife guarantee & coastline views.
- 374 reviews
- 4.73★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Madeira Whale & Dolphin Watching with Marine BiologistFeel the wild side of Madeira on a whale & dolphin watching boat trip from Machico, guided by a marine biologist. Swim with dolphins when possible. Includes raincoat & life vest.
- 111 reviews
- 4.85★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Dolphin and Whale Watching Funchal: Small-Group CatamaranDolphin and whale watching from Funchal on a sailing catamaran. Max 35 guests, professional guide, snorkelling gear included. Swim stops available.
- 115 reviews
- 4.90★
- Duration
- 2h–3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Porto Santo one-day cruise and tour from FunchalFull-day guided tour of Porto Santo from Funchal with ferry crossing, minibus island tour and hotel or port pickup included.
- 23 reviews
- 4.61★
- Duration
- 1d
- Every day except Tuesday and Friday
- 08:00
Madeira South Coast Cruise: Swim at Cais da Lapa, Lunch IncludedCruise the Madeira south coast from Funchal on the Living Sea with hotel pickup, swimming at Cais da Lapa where no other boats stop.
- 4 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 4h
- Mon and Fri
- 09:30
Private Catamaran Tour Funchal: Open Bar & SnorkelingSail a private catamaran along Madeira's coast from Funchal with snorkeling, paddleboarding, and an open bar included. Morning, sunset or afternoon departure.
- 5 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Desertas Islands Catamaran Tour: Monk Seals & SnorkelingSail a private catamaran from Funchal to the Desertas Islands nature reserve to see endangered monk seals and seabirds. Swim.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 8h
Cais do Sardinha hike, swim & 4x4 tour: Santa Cruz in a dayHike 4 km to Cais do Sardinha, swim in the bay, visit Madeira's first lighthouse by boat, and drive through UNESCO forest on this eight-hour tour.
- Duration
- 8h
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-03| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale and Dolphin Watching in Funchal: Luxury Boat Trip with SwimOur pick | € 79 per person | 3h | 4.91★ · 1,988 | Every day · 2 start times | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Private Whale Watching Calheta: Yacht with Sparkling WineTop ratedPrivate | € 74 per person€ 524 per group (split 12 ways) | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 565 | Every day · 4 start times | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Dolphin and Whale Watching Funchal: Small-Group CatamaranBest value | € 40 per person | 2h–3h | 4.90★ · 115 | Every day · 2 start times | English, Portuguese |
| Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Motor Yacht Tour with SwimGroup of up to 12 | € 74 per person | 2h 30m | 4.93★ · 1,322 | Every day · 4 start times | English, Portuguese |
| Madeira: Dolphin, Whale & Turtle Watching Sea Safari Tour | € 50 per person | 2h | 4.73★ · 374 | Every day · 2 start times | English, Portuguese |
| Madeira Whale & Dolphin Watching with Marine BiologistPrivate | € 55 per person | 2h 30m | 4.85★ · 111 | Every day · 2 start times | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Porto Santo one-day cruise and tour from FunchalPickup offered | € 203 per person | 1d | 4.61★ · 23 | Every day except Tuesday and Friday · 08:00 | English |
| Madeira South Coast Cruise: Swim at Cais da Lapa, Lunch IncludedPickup offered | € 70 per person | 4h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Mon and Fri · 09:30 | English |
| Private Catamaran Tour Funchal: Open Bar & SnorkelingPrivate | € 345 per person | 3h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 3 start times | English, Portuguese |
| Desertas Islands Catamaran Tour: Monk Seals & SnorkelingPrivate | € 263 per person€ 3,150 per group (split 12 ways) | 8h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Next departure: 15 May 2027 | English, Portuguese |
| Cais do Sardinha hike, swim & 4x4 tour: Santa Cruz in a dayGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | € 280 per person | 8h | — | Next departure: 4 May 2027 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
By what you need
- Private (4): Private Whale Watching Calheta: Yacht with Sparkling Wine (€ 524) · Madeira Whale & Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist (€ 55) · Private Catamaran Tour Funchal: Open Bar & Snorkeling (€ 345)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Motor Yacht Tour with Swim (€ 74) · Cais do Sardinha hike, swim & 4x4 tour: Santa Cruz in a day (€ 280)
- With pickup (3): Porto Santo one-day cruise and tour from Funchal (€ 203) · Madeira South Coast Cruise: Swim at Cais da Lapa, Lunch Included (€ 70) · Cais do Sardinha hike, swim & 4x4 tour: Santa Cruz in a day (€ 280)
Funchal Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Funchal: Luxury Boat Trip with Swim, € 79 (3h, 4.91★ · 1,988).
- Top rated: Private Whale Watching Calheta: Yacht with Sparkling Wine, € 74 (2h 30m, 4.94★ · 565).
- Best value: Dolphin and Whale Watching Funchal: Small-Group Catamaran, € 40 (2h–3h, 4.90★ · 115).
Real price per person across the 11 options: € 40–€ 345 (median € 74). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 11 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 4 private and 8 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.