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Madeira Boat Tours

9 tours · €35–€310 per person · ★ 4.8

For the Madeira boat tours on this page, we read every listing, checked the inclusions and kept 9 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €35 per person for a shared catamaran trip to €310 per group for a private yacht. A Madeira catamaran tour takes you out to look for dolphins and whales, with live commentary from a local guide included on the guided format.

A quick way to choose: the catamaran trip explicitly says wildlife sightings are not guaranteed; a Madeira sunset cruise can come with dinner or just a light snack, so check what your chosen trip serves; the private yacht includes snacks and drinks, but a light meal costs extra. Having food included does not always mean a full meal on board. The best reviewed Madeira boat tours come first below.

Boat Tours in Madeira: 9 tours, all from the 187 we kept after screening every one of the 1,064 tours Viator lists for Madeira, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.

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5.0 Excellent 98 reviews Tripadvisor 61 · Viator 37
2h 30m
#1 of 9

Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal

Feel the wind in your hair and smell the salty air. Madeira has so much to offer and so do our boat trips. One thing you shouldn’t miss from your holi...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 36 reviews Tripadvisor 35 · Viator 1
4h
#2 of 9

Half-Day Boat Trip Madeira Funchal- Private Yacht Snacks & Drinks

Enjoy a refreshing half-day, 4-hour boat trip from Funchal with Luv Sailing featuring a stop at the stunning Cabo Girão for swimming and snorkeling in...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 95 reviews Tripadvisor 71 · Viator 24
5h
#3 of 9

Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch

Enjoy a stress-free all-inclusive boat trip from start to finish with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Step aboard and settle into a comfortable sp...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 110 reviews Tripadvisor 107 · Viator 3
2h 30m
#4 of 9

Whale & Dolphin Watching boat trip

Whale and dolphin watching boat trip from Machico city in Madeira Island on the most wild part of the Island. Possible to swim with dolphins under cer...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 34 reviews Tripadvisor 31 · Viator 3
3h
#5 of 9

Madeira Sunset Sailing: Swim, Snorkel & Relax at Sea

Sail into the Madeira sunset aboard a traditional sailing boat with a maximum of 16 guests. Enjoy a relaxed and intimate experience at sea, with time ...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 45 reviews Tripadvisor 33 · Viator 12
4h
#6 of 9

Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board

Enjoy an all-inclusive boat tour at sunset, with pickup and delivery at the hotel. Relax in a comfortable place in the sun or in the shade while saili...

Free cancellation
4.6 Great 279 reviews Tripadvisor 238 · Viator 41
2h 30m–3h
#7 of 9

Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching

Go green with the premier dolphin and whale watching Eco-experience on Madeira Island! Magic Dolphin Eco is the only purpose built dolphin & whale wat...

Free cancellation
4.5 Great 524 reviews Tripadvisor 340 · Viator 184
3h
#8 of 9

Seaborn Catamaran trips

- Search for dolphins, whales and turtles in their natural habitat - Take in panoramic views of the island from the sea - Explore the crystal clear wa...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.6 Great 2228 reviews Tripadvisor 1543 · Viator 685
3h
#9 of 9

Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

Go green with the premier dolphin and whale watching Eco-experience on Madeira Island! Magic Dolphin Eco is the only purpose built dolphin & whale wat...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated November 2, 2026

Guidekin's verdict

Editorial picks checked: September 15, 2026 · Ranked by Trip format, inclusions, duration, review evidence and booking constraints. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.

We compared 9 handpicked Madeira boat tours for shared cruises, meals on board and private sailings.

First boat trip?
Seaborn Catamaran Trip

Choose Seaborn for a shared catamaran with Cabo Girão views: 3h at €35 per person, 4.52 from 524 reviews; sightings are not guaranteed.

★ 4.52 (524 reviews) · €35 per person · 3h · Free cancellation
Lunch and pickup?
Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch

Choose the lunch cruise for buffet, drinks and hotel pickup: 5h at €70 per person, 4.86 from 95 reviews; wildlife is not its focus.

★ 4.86 (95 reviews) · €70 per person · 5h · Snorkelling gear included
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-off
Seaborn Catamaran Trip Wildlife and Cabo Girão €35 per person 4.52★ (524) 3h Sightings are not guaranteed
Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch Lunch, drinks and hotel pickup €70 per person 4.86★ (95) 5h Coastal sightseeing, not a dedicated wildlife trip
Half Day Funchal Private Yacht Private yacht, up to eight €550 per group/vehicle 4.97★ (36) 4h Optional light meal costs extra
Madeira Sunset Sailing Sunset swim and snorkelling €55 per person 4.91★ (34) 3h No hotel pickup
Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board Sunset with dinner and pickup €65 per person 4.73★ (45) 4h A dinner cruise, not a dedicated wildlife trip
Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Trip Wildlife with a biologist €55 per person 4.85★ (110) 2h 30m Departs from Machico, not Funchal

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Frequently Asked Questions

For wildlife watching, take a shared boat such as Eco Friendly Catamaran. Half Day Funchal Private Yacht is for snacks and drinks aboard your own boat, priced for your party. For example, Eco Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching: €35 per person, 4.6 from 279 reviews. Half Day Funchal Private Yacht: €550 per group, 4.97 from 36 reviews. Divide the vehicle price by your party size. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Book a shared catamaran for a morning outing: the catamaran medians are 3 hours and €35 per person. On this page, the middle half of per person prices is €35 to €66. Shared and private per person medians are €45 and €183: a spread between different products, not a premium. 6 of 9 tours with stated durations take up to three hours. For example, Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on an Ecological Catamaran: €35 per person, 4.56 from 2,228 reviews.

For wheelchair access, start with shared tours: 3 of 6 are marked accessible by the operator. For children, filter for strollers and infants accepted. 3 of 9 tours are marked accessible by the operator; filter first, then confirm boarding and support needs with the operator. The children filter checks that strollers and infants are accepted: 5 of 9 tours qualify. A family example is Seaborn Catamaran Trip: €35 per person, 4.52 from 524 reviews.

Choose Madeira Sunset Sailing if swimming and snorkelling are part of the plan. It is a shared sunset sailing with no hotel pickup. Madeira Sunset Sailing, Swim, Snorkel, Relax at Sea is a shared trip: €55 per person, 4.91 from 34 reviews.

For an included meal at sunset, choose Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board. The Half Day Funchal Private Yacht includes snacks and drinks, with an optional light meal charged extra. For example, Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board: €65 per person, 4.73 from 45 reviews; dinner and hotel pickup are included. Half Day Funchal Private Yacht: €550 per group, 4.97 from 36 reviews; divide the vehicle price by your party size. Its optional light meal costs extra.

Choose Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board if you need hotel pickup. Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Trip, which has a biologist on board, departs from Machico. Hotel pickup is included on 2 of 9 tours and on none of 3 private trips. For example, Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board: €65 per person, 4.73 from 45 reviews. Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Trip departs from Machico: €55 per person, 4.85 from 110 reviews.

Figures in these answers come from the 9 tours on this page, as of November 2, 2026.

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