Whale Watching Tours in Funchal at a glance
- Our pick: Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching: Hybrid-Electric Catamaran, € 35 per person (3h, 4.56★ · 2,288).
- Top rated: Private Whale Watching Calheta: Yacht with Sparkling Wine, € 524 per group (2h 30m, 4.94★ · 566).
- Also recommended: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Funchal: Luxury Boat Trip with Swim, € 79 per person (3h, 4.91★ · 1,989).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: € 35–€ 79 (median € 49). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 8 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 7 kid-friendly, 2 private and 9 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.
Whale Watching Tours in Funchal
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9 options
Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching: Hybrid-Electric Catamaran Hybrid-electric catamaran dolphin and whale watching tour off Funchal, Madeira. 2.5–3 hours with certified guides, two viewing decks, and silent engines. Every day · 10:00 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.56 (2,288 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 35 per person
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Funchal: Luxury Boat Trip with Swim Whale 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. Mon–Sat · 10:00 and 14:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.91 (1,989 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 79 per person
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
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour Funchal Small Groups Two hours watching whales and dolphins from a fast, small-group boat led by marine biologists in Madeira's richest waters, no chasing. Every day · 09:00, 13:00 and 15:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.86 (390 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 52 per person
Dolphin and Whale Watching Funchal: Small-Group Catamaran Dolphin and whale watching from Funchal on a sailing catamaran. Max 35 guests, professional guide, snorkelling gear included. Swim stops available. Every day · 10:30 and 15:00 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.90 (117 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 40 per person
Madeira Whale & Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist Feel 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. Every day · 09:30 and 15:00 ★ 4.85 (111 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · PT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 55 per person
Funchal Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Whale Watching Catamaran Funchal hop-on hop-off bus tour with catamaran whale and dolphin watching. Includes 48-hour bus pass, Madeira wine tasting, and museum discounts. Small groups, flexible stops. Every day · 10:30 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 3.67 (55 reviews) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 49 per person
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching: Hybrid-Electric CatamaranOur pick | € 35 per person | 3h | 4.56★ · 2,288 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:30 | 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 |
| Whale and Dolphin Watching in Funchal: Luxury Boat Trip with SwimAlso recommended | € 79 per person | 3h | 4.91★ · 1,989 | Mon–Sat · 10:00 and 14:30 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Motor Yacht Tour with SwimGroup 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 |
| Catamaran wildlife tour Funchal: Dolphins, whales, turtles | € 35 per person | 3h | 4.53★ · 541 | Every day · 10:30 and 15:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour Funchal Small Groups | € 52 per person | 2h | 4.86★ · 390 | Every day · 09:00, 13:00 and 15:30 | English |
| Dolphin and Whale Watching Funchal: Small-Group Catamaran | € 40 per person | 2h–3h | 4.90★ · 117 | Every day · 10:30 and 15:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Madeira Whale & Dolphin Watching with Marine BiologistPrivate | € 55 per person | 2h 30m | 4.85★ · 111 | Every day · 09:30 and 15:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Funchal Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Whale Watching Catamaran | € 49 per person | 5h | 3.67★ · 55 | Every day · 10:30 and 15:00 | — |
By what you need
- Private (2): Private Whale Watching Calheta: Yacht with Sparkling Wine (€ 524 per group) · Madeira Whale & Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist (€ 55 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Motor Yacht Tour with Swim (€ 74 per person)