Sailing & Yacht Tours in Funchal at a glance
- Our pick: Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Motor Yacht Tour with Swim, € 74 per person (2h 30m, 4.93★ · 1,325).
- Top rated: Private Whale Watching Calheta: Yacht with Sparkling Wine, € 524 per group (2h 30m, 4.94★ · 566).
- Best value: Catamaran wildlife tour Funchal: Dolphins, whales, turtles, € 35 per person (3h, 4.53★ · 541).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: € 35–€ 328 (median € 70). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly, 2 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Sailing & Yacht Tours in Funchal
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
5 options
Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Motor Yacht Tour with Swim Whale and dolphin watching tour on Madeira's southwest coast aboard a motor yacht with a land-based spotter and professional crew. Every day · 10:00, 13:30, 16:30 and 19:30 · All ages ★ 4.93 (1,325 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 74 per person
Catamaran wildlife tour Funchal: Dolphins, whales, turtles Three-hour catamaran trip from Funchal Marina searching for dolphins, whales and turtles in their natural habitat. Every day · 10:30 and 15:00 ★ 4.53 (541 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 35 per person
Private Whale Watching Calheta: Yacht with Sparkling Wine Sail from Calheta on a private yacht with a professional crew to spot whales and dolphins. Sparkling wine, snorkeling gear and refreshments included. Every day · 10:00, 13:30, 16:30 and 19:30 ★ 4.94 (566 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 524 per group
Private Catamaran Tour Funchal: Open Bar & Snorkeling Sail a private catamaran along Madeira's coast from Funchal with snorkeling, paddleboarding, and an open bar included. Morning, sunset or afternoon departure. Mon–Sat · 11:00, 14:30 and 16:00 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 328 per person
Madeira South Coast Cruise: Swim at Cais da Lapa, Lunch Included Cruise the Madeira south coast from Funchal on the Living Sea with hotel pickup, swimming at Cais da Lapa where no other boats stop. Mon and Fri · 09:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 70 per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Motor Yacht Tour with SwimOur pickGroup of up to 12 | € 74 per person | 2h 30m | 4.93★ · 1,325 | Every day · 10:00, 13:30, 16:30 and 19:30 | English, Portuguese |
| Private Whale Watching Calheta: Yacht with Sparkling WineTop ratedPrivate | € 524 per group up to 7 people · ≈ € 75 per person if 7 go | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 566 | Every day · 10:00, 13:30, 16:30 and 19:30 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Catamaran wildlife tour Funchal: Dolphins, whales, turtlesBest value | € 35 per person | 3h | 4.53★ · 541 | Every day · 10:30 and 15:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Private Catamaran Tour Funchal: Open Bar & SnorkelingPrivate | € 328 per person | 3h | 5.00★ only 6 reviews | Mon–Sat · 11:00, 14:30 and 16:00 | English, Portuguese |
| 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 |
By what you need
- Private (2): Private Whale Watching Calheta: Yacht with Sparkling Wine (€ 524 per group) · Private Catamaran Tour Funchal: Open Bar & Snorkeling (€ 328 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Motor Yacht Tour with Swim (€ 74 per person)
- With pickup (1): Madeira South Coast Cruise: Swim at Cais da Lapa, Lunch Included (€ 70 per person)