--- title: Boat Tours in Funchal lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/boat-tours/ type: tour_collection city: Funchal country: Portugal tours: 9 price_from_eur: 35 reviews_total: 10187 as_of: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/boat-tours/ --- # Boat Tours in Funchal > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of September 26, 2026. ## All 9 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | | €74 per person | 4.93 (1285) | 2h 30m | daily 10:00–19:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/pt | | 2 | [Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/porto-moniz-seixal-fanal-forest-cliff-skywalk-in-open-roof-4x4/?format=md) | | €69 per person | 4.92 (3864) | 7h 30m | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/pt | | 3 | [VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/vipdolphins-luxury-whale-watching/?format=md) | | €79 per person | 4.9 (1912) | 3h | daily 10:00–18:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/pt | | 4 | [Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-private-sunset-boat-tour-from-funchal-2/?format=md) | | €310 per person | 4.99 (97) | 2h 30m | daily | private · up to 15 · free cancel · en/es/de/pt/hu | | 5 | [Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/coasteering-adventure-with-snorkeling-from-funchal/?format=md) | | €70 per person | 5.0 (79) | 4h | daily exc Sat 08:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/pt | | 6 | [Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/funchal-scuba-diving-experience-for-beginners/?format=md) | | €45 per person | 4.84 (63) | 3h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/de/pt | | 7 | [First-Time Scuba Diving Adventure](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/first-time-scuba-diving-adventure/?format=md) | | €42 per person | 4.79 (286) | 2h 30m | daily exc Sun 09:30–14:30 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 8 | [Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour from Funchal](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-from-funchal/?format=md) | | €48 per person | 4.52 (373) | 2h 30m | daily 09:00–16:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr/de/pt | | 9 | [Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-dolphin-and-whale-watching-on-a-ecological-catamaran/?format=md) | | €35 per person | 4.56 (2228) | 3h | daily 09:00–15:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt | ## Why each made the list - **Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira** — A motor yacht rather than a rib for the whale and dolphin search off the south west coast, with a cabin, blankets, a toilet and a shower, plus snorkel gear for a swim stop when the sea allows. Weather cancellations are refunded or moved, and sightings are never guaranteed. 4.93 from 1285 reviews at €74 per person. - **Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4** — The west of Madeira in an open roof jeep: São Vicente waterfall, Seixal's black sand beach, the Porto Moniz natural pools, Fanal forest and the Cabo Girão skywalk, with a local guide and free pickup in central Funchal. Food, the skywalk entry and pickups outside the centre are extra. 4.92 from 3864 reviews at €69 per person. - **VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching** — A whale and dolphin trip on a recent boat with showers and toilets, where sparkling wine, cocktails, local wines, juices and snacks are all in the price, plus snorkelling gear and towels. Pickups are not included, and children under three cannot board. 4.9 from 1912 reviews at €79 per person for 3h. - **Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal** — A private sunset sailing from Funchal for your own group only, with snacks, water and alcoholic drinks on board and a chance of dolphins, whales or turtles along the coast. It is priced per person for 2h 30m; not advised for anyone prone to seasickness. 4.99 from 97 reviews at €310 per person. - **Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal** — Cliff jumping, snorkelling and sea caves along the coast from Funchal with certified guides, all gear, transport, insurance and free photos and videos. You sign a waiver on the day, need moderate fitness and bring your own swimwear and towel. 5 from 79 reviews at €70 per person for 4h. - **Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners** — A first dive with a certified instructor on the dive centre's own private reef, starting with a briefing and pool practice before the sea, with all equipment and insurance included. A pool only option exists; children under ten cannot dive and pickup is not included. 4.84 from 63 reviews at €45 per person for 3h. - **First-Time Scuba Diving Adventure** — A first dive in the Madeira sea with a professional instructor and all the scuba gear included, with a pool only option for the nervous. You must be able to swim, may need a medical certificate, and cannot fly for half a day afterwards. 4.79 from 286 reviews at €42 per person for 2h 30m. - **Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour from Funchal** — A whale and dolphin trip where lookouts on land with binoculars steer the boat to the animals and a marine biologist team gives a briefing before departure, with snorkelling gear included. Food and drinks are not, and the ride is not recommended for pregnant travellers. 4.52 from 373 reviews at €48 per person for 2h 30m. - **Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran** — A whale and dolphin cruise on a purpose built catamaran with hybrid electric engines, so the boat runs quieter around the animals and the decks are wheelchair accessible. The cruise is the whole package: no pickup, no lunch, and sightings depend on the day. 4.56 from 2228 reviews at €35 per person. ## FAQ **How many boat tours in Funchal are available on Guidekin?** 9 boat tours are available for booking in Funchal on Guidekin. The top-rated is Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira with 4.93/5 from 1,285 reviews. **How much do boat tours in Funchal cost?** Prices range from €35 to €310 per person. The most affordable option is Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran at €35. The premium choice is Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal at €310. **What are the best boat tours in Funchal?** Based on 10187 traveler reviews across 9 tours, Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.93/5 (1,285 reviews). **How long do boat tours in Funchal last?** Duration ranges from 2h 30m to 7h 30m. The shortest is Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour from Funchal at 2h 30m. The longest is Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4 at 7h 30m. **How do I book boat tours in Funchal on Guidekin?** Browse 9 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. **What is the cancellation policy?** Most boat tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms. ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/boat-tours/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/boat-tours/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/boat-tours/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/boat-tours/?date=2026-10-10&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". 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