--- title: Dolphin - Whale - Turtle - Bird Watching lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/dolphin-whale-turtle-bird-watching/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 50 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 371 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 18 (Whale & Dolphin Watching) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/dolphin-whale-turtle-bird-watching/ --- # Dolphin - Whale - Turtle - Bird Watching **Guidekin's take:** A sea safari boat rebuilt with big engines to cover more water than the Funchal fleet, with cushioned seats, land spotters and a local guide looking for whales, dolphins, turtles and seabirds. No pickup, no food and no high heels on board. 4.74 from 371 reviews at €50 per person. In our comparison: #13 of 18 in Whale & Dolphin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join us for an ocean adventure as we head offshore exploring for whales, dolphins, sea turtles and oceanic birds in their natural environment. Completely rebuilt in 2023 the Sea Safari is powered by two brand new 250hp engines, so you can expect to cover a greater distance than any other boat in Funchal. Double cushioned seats ensure a comfortable adventure with amazing 360° views while you enjoy the best opportunity to see marine wildlife. Our team of spotters on land use powerful binoculars to find the dolphins & whales and then sends the boat directly to them. The boat sits low on the water so you feel very close to the whales and dolphins, but remember, it is wildlife, and the primary goal is to be respectful of their habitat. Listen to informative commentary about the cetaceans of Madeira, as your captain and marine biologist guide make sure you have a great time whilst learning about the marine wildlife, marine environment and ecosystem. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive at the Funchal marina 30… - 5 start times: between 10:00 and 15:30 - Food not included: Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch - Children from €40: ages 6 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €50 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 371 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Magic Dolphin - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.74 from 371 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 344 of 371. - 5 stars: 317 (85%) - 4 stars: 27 (7%) - 3 stars: 12 (3%) - 2 stars: 13 (4%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the wildlife encounters and knowledgeable crews, though some trips produce few sightings. **Praised:** - Close encounters with dolphins and whales in their natural habitat - Marine biologists explaining animal behaviour and answering questions - Crews limiting time near wildlife and avoiding chasing the animals - The fast boat ride as an enjoyable part of the experience - Friendly, attentive crews who help passengers feel safe **Complaints:** - Sparse sightings and long stretches without finding more wildlife - Some praise the commentary, while others report long stretches with little information - Some find the seats comfortable, while others report discomfort from sitting astride them - Sea spray can leave passengers very wet Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-10-23 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Sea Safaris Summer Program | €50 / person | English, Portuguese | Whale and Dolphin Watching: If you love the wild life, you will be trilled with this activity. You can have a up close observation for diffrent spicies. Dolphin and Whale Watching: We only take smal groups. All trips are accompanied by a Marine Biologists Duration: 2 hours Wild Life Speed Boat: Sea Safaris is a purpose build boat for wild life. Having 500HP engines gives us the speed to rich to wild life quicker. | | WHALE WATCHING SEA SAFARIS | €50 / person | English, Portuguese | - | ## What's included - Local guide - Local taxes including - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Drinks - Food and drinks - Lunch - Hotel pickup - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **This activity is specialized for the wild life lovers** (pass by, no stop) - Magic Dolphin Sea Safaris is purpose build boat with 500 Hp engines gives us to easy maneuver to get to the whales and dolphins faster then the any other boats in Marina Funchal. Our spotters on land gives us the direction where the Whales and the Dolphins are before we... 2. **Cabo Girao** (pass by, no stop) - Our priory is to find the wild life Whales and Dolphins. After we have seen Whales and Dolphins on our way back we come closer along the beautiful cost line of Funchal Bay enjoying spectacular scenery of Madeira Island. Our guides will provide you with lots information not... 3. **Cabo Girao** (pass by, no stop) - Camara do Lobos is a small picturesque fishing village where Sir Winston Churchill used to spend his afternoons painting and enjoying the view of the Bay of Camara do Lobos. We go closer to the shore so you can see this beautiful fishing village from Atlantic Ocean. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30 - 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 Please arrive at the Funchal marina 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. All guests must check in with our friendly staff at our kiosk for a boarding pass. In respect to all of our guests the boat leaves on time. If you miss the boat, you will be not be issued a refund. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJwzDyzwdgYAwR8kpaGIinL0U Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 must be accompanied by an adult - No high heels allowed on tour ## Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 18** | €50 | 2h | 4.74 (371) | shared | | [Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island](/portugal/madeira/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/madeira/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/madeira/tours/private-dolphin-and-whale-watching-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | €524 per group | 2h 30m | 4.94 (562) | private | Ranked #13 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/madeira-whale-watching/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/dolphin-whale-turtle-bird-watching/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md