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title: Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching
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city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 35
currency: EUR
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availability: bookable
rating: 4.6
reviews: 279
duration_minutes: 150
duration_max_minutes: 180
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 1 of 3 (Catamaran Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-02
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching

**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 (table below).

## Overview

Go green with the premier dolphin and whale watching Eco-experience on Madeira Island!
Magic Dolphin Eco is the only purpose built dolphin & whale watching catamaran in Madeira Island with hybrid-electric engines. It was specially developed to assure our passengers a safe, comfortable and exceptional tour. Its hybrid-electric engines reduce noise and emissions making it the best experience not only for our guests, but also for our beloved cetaceans!
There are two levels for the best viewing, four trampoline nets located at the bow of the boat, two bathrooms and two bars where you can purchase drinks and snacks.
Our crew of certified guides are there to ensure everyone the best possible experience. They share their knowledge about the species we encounter, the history of Madeira and the local highlights.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive at the Funchal marina 30…
- 5 start times: between 09:00 and 15:30
- Food not included: Alcoholic drinks.
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €20: ages 5 to 11

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €35 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m–3h
- Rating: 4.6/5 from 279 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Magic Dolphin
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:30, 15:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-02

## Reviews

4.6 from 279 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 248 of 279.

- 5 stars: 222 (80%)
- 4 stars: 26 (9%)
- 3 stars: 14 (5%)
- 2 stars: 11 (4%)
- 1 star: 6 (2%)

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Dolphin Eco Summer | €40 / person | English, Portuguese | Duration: 3 hours<br/>Cabo Girao: Includes a swimming stop at Cabo Girao seacliff in summer months!<br/>Eco-friendly Catamaran |
| Magic Dolphin Eco Catamaran | €40 / person | English, Portuguese | Duration: 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 |
| Magic Dolphin Eco 2.5h | €40 / person | Portuguese, English | Duration: 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 |

## What's included

- Professional, local guide
- Live onboard commentary
- Local taxes

## Not included

- Alcoholic drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions

## Itinerary

1. **We depart from the marina in Funchal and head offshore to encounter whales, d...** (pass by, no stop) - We depart from the marina in Funchal and head offshore to encounter whales, dolphins, sea turtles and oceanic birds. Our spotters on land use powerful binoculars to find the animals and send the boat directly to them! Once we have explored offshore we typically cruise by Cabo...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:30, 15:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02
- 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

- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

## Compared with other Catamaran Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 3** | €35 | 2h 30m–3h | 4.6 (279) | shared |
| [Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-dolphin-and-whale-watching-on-a-ecological-catamaran/?format=md) | €35 | 3h | 4.56 (2228) | shared |
| [Seaborn Catamaran trips](/portugal/madeira/tours/seaborn-catamaran-trips/?format=md) | €35 | 3h | 4.52 (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.

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