Best overall in our Madeira comparison. Madeira's signature sea trip: two hours among wild dolphins and whales off the southwest coast, 4.93 from 1,388 reviews at €60 per person.
Trade-off: Check-in is in Calheta, not Funchal.
Last checked: August 21, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Whale and dolphin watching that leaves from Calheta on the west coast rather than the Funchal marina, on a fast boat with live commentary from the guide. It is a bumpy ride, so pregnant travellers and anyone with back problems are advised against it. 4.93 from 1,388 reviews at €60 per person.
Experience breathtaking moments with wild animals in their natural habitat with a touch of adrenaline included!
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #1 of 15 | €60 | 2h | 4.93 (1388) | shared |
| Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira | €74 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1285) | shared |
| VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching | €79 | 3h | 4.9 (1912) | shared |
| Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour | €52 | 2h | 4.85 (348) | shared |
Ranked #1 of 15 in Whale & Dolphin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €79, median €52; typical length 2h 30m. 1 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 15 Whale & Dolphin Watching
This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 12:00, 15:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.
We ask you to do the check-in 20 minutes before departure at our Store "H2oMadeira", at the Marina of Calheta (Level 0). (https://g.page/h2omadeira?share) Parking: The marina's car parking lot is the closest and least expensive one in the area (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ly1e8j92jBX8EQMt6)
We ask you to do the check-in 20 minutes before departure at our Store "H2oMadeira", at the Marina of Calheta (Level 0). (https://g.page/h2omadeira?share) Parking: The marina's car parking lot is the closest and least expensive one in the area (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ly1e8j92jBX8EQMt6)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |