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.
Our clients are always accompanied by our marine biologists team. Before each boat trip there is a short introduction, the the adventure starts! We have lookouts on land with binoculars specified for observing Cetaceans in the open sea. The lookouts guide us to the animals in vessels fully equipped for observing wild dolphins and whales. During your small group tour you might observe a large diversity of dolphins, whales and turtles on Madeira Island Sea.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #13 of 15 | €48 | 2h 30m | 4.52 (373) | shared |
| Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island | €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 |
Ranked #13 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 09:00, 12:30, 13:30, 16:00. 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.
Before each trip there is a short introduction where you’ll learn all about these majestic creatures, then the adventure starts.
Before each trip there is a short introduction where you’ll learn all about these majestic creatures, then the adventure starts.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |