--- title: VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/vipdolphins-luxury-whale-watching/ type: tour city: Funchal country: Portugal price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 1912 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 3 of 15 (Whale & Dolphin Watching) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/vipdolphins-luxury-whale-watching/ --- # VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching **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 1912 reviews at €79 per person for 3h. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Check-in 30 minutes before departure at… - Starts 10:00, 14:30, 18:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Age rule: Children under 3 years old are not allowed ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 1912 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: VipDolphins Catamaran Whale Watching ## What's 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 ## Not included - Pick-ups ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 14:30, 18:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ5QoSa3BhYAwRDOAXQ8LcXH0 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children under 3 years old are not allowed ## Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 15** | €79 | 3h | 4.9 (1912) | shared | | [Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island](/portugal/funchal/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-in-calheta-madeira-island/?format=md) | €60 | 2h | 4.93 (1388) | shared | | [Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira](/portugal/funchal/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | €74 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1285) | shared | | [Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour](/portugal/funchal/tours/responsible-whales-and-or-dolphins-watching-tour/?format=md) | €52 | 2h | 4.85 (348) | shared | Ranked #3 of 15 in Whale & Dolphin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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