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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

4.9 · 1,943 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Funchal Operated by VipDolphins Catamaran Whale Watching Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:00, 14:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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 1,943 reviews at €79 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #4 of 18 in Whale & Dolphin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €79 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • We offer a variety of snacks and biscuits during this experience.
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Pick-ups

Children from €69 (ages 3 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
1,943 ratings
Tripadvisor 1,458 · Viator 485

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,901 of 1,943

Star breakdown of all 1,943 ratings

5 stars
1,845 · 95%
4 stars
56 · 3%
3 stars
17 · 1%
2 stars
4 · 0%
1 star
21 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Check-in 30 minutes before departure at the VipDolphins Kiosk. We are located in the marina in the city center of Funchal. Plan for traffic and accidents. The boat leaves on time and cannot wait if you are late, even if you call. No refunds or free reschedules for late arrivals. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 14:30 daily; scheduled through May 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
VipDolphins Catamaran Whale Watching; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

We are the only Whale Watching company in Madeira providing a Luxury experience for an affordable price to see the dolphins and whales. We will welcome you with the best Portuguese sparkling wine, everything is included for your trip, cocktails, local wines, local juices, and appetizers, and local traditional biscuits. will be served during the trip. Our boat is recent and offer showers and bathrooms.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Children under 3 years old are not allowed

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €69 ages 3 to 15

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 18€793h4.9 (1943)shared
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island€602h4.93 (1401)shared
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira€742h 30m4.93 (1299)shared
Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira€524 per group2h 30m4.94 (562)private

Ranked #4 of 18 in Whale & Dolphin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €109, median €52; typical length 2h 30m. 2 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 18 Whale & Dolphin Watching

From €79 per adult