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Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching

4.6 · 279 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 89% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Magic Dolphin Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m–3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English
Start & pickup
09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:30, 15:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A catamaran built for whale and dolphin watching with hybrid electric engines, a professional local guide and live commentary, and fully wheelchair accessible decks.

No pickup; the child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults. 4.6 from 279 reviews at €35 per person.

In our comparison: #1 of 3 in Catamaran Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Magic Dolphin Eco Summer The page priceDuration: 3 hours<br/>Cabo Girao: Includes a swimming stop at Cabo Girao seacliff in summer months!<br/>Eco-friendly Catamaran€40
Magic Dolphin Eco CatamaranDuration: 3 hours<br/>Cabo Girao: Includes a stop for swimming at Cabo Girao seacliff in summer months! Swimming is always depend on the sea conditions.<br/>Eco-Friendly Catamaran€40
Magic Dolphin Eco 2.5hDuration: 2 hours 30 minutes: This is a 2.5hour trip and does not inc. swimming stop. It is just a wild life observation. <br/>Wild life <br/>Ecological Catamaran€40

Children from €20 (ages 5 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Professional, local guide
  • Live onboard commentary
  • Local taxes
  • Alcoholic drinks.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Reviews

4.6
279 ratings
Tripadvisor 238 · Viator 41

89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 248 of 279

Star breakdown of all 279 ratings

5 stars
222 · 80%
4 stars
26 · 9%
3 stars
14 · 5%
2 stars
11 · 4%
1 star
6 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:30, 15:30 daily; scheduled through August 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Magic Dolphin; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Food not included Alcoholic drinks.
  • Children from €20 ages 5 to 11

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Catamaran Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 3€352h 30m–3h4.6 (279)shared
Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran€353h4.56 (2228)shared
Seaborn Catamaran trips€353h4.52 (524)shared

Ranked #1 of 3 in Catamaran Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €35, median €35; typical length 3h. 0 of 3 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 3 Catamaran Tours

From €35 per adult · Magic Dolphin Eco Summer