Whale Watching Tours in Madeira at a glance
- Our pick: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran from Funchal, € 40 per person (3h, 4.27★ · 715).
- Top rated: Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira: 28 Species Year-Round, € 63 per person (2h, 4.83★ · 227).
- Best value: Madeira Eco Catamaran Dolphin & Whale Watching Hybrid Boat, € 35 per person (2h 30m–3h, 4.60★ · 286).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: € 35–€ 120 (median € 45). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly and 8 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. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Whale Watching Tours in Madeira
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8 options
Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran from Funchal 3-hour catamaran cruise along Madeira's south coast with dolphin and whale spotting from Funchal Marina. Includes swimming at Cabo Girão and free re-booking if no sightings. Every day · 10:30 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.27 (715 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 40 per person
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour Madeira: Guaranteed Sightings Watch whales and dolphins in Madeira's waters with a marine biologist aboard a small boat: sightings guaranteed or your money back. Every day · 09:30, 13:00 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.77 (643 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 48 per person
Madeira Whale & Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists Whale and dolphin watching tour from Funchal with marine biologists and snorkelling gear. Small groups, live commentary, cetacean sightings guaranteed or money back. Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.52 (380 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · PT · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 60 per person
Madeira: Dolphin & Whale Watching Speedboat Tour Funchal Feel the rush of a speedboat off Funchal, spot dolphins and whales with a marine biologist, and get close to Madeira’s wildlife. Includes local guide and taxes. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.78 (294 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 45 per person
Madeira Eco Catamaran Dolphin & Whale Watching Hybrid Boat Hybrid-electric catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal with certified guides, two viewing decks and coastal sightseeing. Swimming available. Every day · 10:00 and 14:30 · Up to age 65 ★ 4.60 (286 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m–3h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 35 per person
Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira: 28 Species Year-Round Watch up to 28 whale and dolphin species in Madeira's waters on a 2-hour boat tour with a live guide, life jacket included. Every day · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.83 (227 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 63 per person
Funchal dolphin & whale watching luxury catamaran swim stop Watch dolphins, whales and turtles from a catamaran built for comfort, with a swim break at Cabo Girão and snorkelling gear included, three hours. Every day · 11:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.11 (187 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 40 per person
Madeira 4x4 and Whale Watching Combo: Land and Sea in One Day Combine off-road 4x4 adventure through Madeira's mountains and coastal cliffs with a guided whale and dolphin watching tour in the Atlantic, small groups. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 120 per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran from FunchalOur pick | € 40 per person | 3h | 4.27★ · 715 | Every day · 10:30 and 15:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira: 28 Species Year-RoundTop rated | € 63 per person | 2h | 4.83★ · 227 | Every day · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Madeira Eco Catamaran Dolphin & Whale Watching Hybrid BoatBest value | € 35 per person | 2h 30m–3h | 4.60★ · 286 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:30 | English, Portuguese |
| Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour Madeira: Guaranteed Sightings | € 48 per person | 2h | 4.77★ · 643 | Every day · 09:30, 13:00 and 16:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Madeira Whale & Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologists | € 60 per person | 2h 30m | 4.52★ · 380 | Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 | English, French, Portuguese |
| Madeira: Dolphin & Whale Watching Speedboat Tour Funchal | € 45 per person | 2h | 4.78★ · 294 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Funchal dolphin & whale watching luxury catamaran swim stop | € 40 per person | 3h | 4.11★ · 187 | Every day · 11:00 and 15:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Madeira 4x4 and Whale Watching Combo: Land and Sea in One DayGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | € 120 per person | 8h | — | Every day · 09:00 | English, Portuguese |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Madeira 4x4 and Whale Watching Combo: Land and Sea in One Day (€ 120 per person)
- With pickup (1): Madeira 4x4 and Whale Watching Combo: Land and Sea in One Day (€ 120 per person)
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