---
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: 1943
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 4 of 18 (Whale & Dolphin Watching)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-11-03
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 1943 reviews at €79 per person for 3h.

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

## 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: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Children from €69: ages 3 to 15

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €79 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 1943 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: VipDolphins Catamaran Whale Watching
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 10:00, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.9 from 1943 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1901 of 1943.

- 5 stars: 1845 (95%)
- 4 stars: 56 (3%)
- 3 stars: 17 (1%)
- 2 stars: 4 (0%)
- 1 star: 21 (1%)

## 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
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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 · #4 of 18** | €79 | 3h | 4.9 (1943) | 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 (1401) | 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 (1299) | shared |
| [Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira](/portugal/funchal/tours/private-dolphin-and-whale-watching-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | €524 per group | 2h 30m | 4.94 (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.

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