---
title: Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-dolphin-whale-watching-tour/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 52
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 601
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 8 of 15 (Whale & Dolphin Watching)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-02
data_updated: 2026-09-25
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-dolphin-whale-watching-tour/
---

# Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A small boat with only eighteen seats and a marine biologist on board, run with a guaranteed sighting policy and minimal impact on the animals. Life jackets are provided and little else; the ride is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with spinal injuries. 4.76 from 601 reviews at €52 per person.

## Overview

We guarantee observation of whales and dolphins in their natural environment.
Sustainable observation with minimal impact on animals.
Boat with only 18 seats 
Marine biologist on board

## Key facts

- Price: from €52 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 601 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Ventura Nature Emotions -Day Tours

## What's included

- Life jacket

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30, 13:00, 16:00
- 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

Pier 8, Marina do Funchal, 9000-055 Funchal
VENTURA NATURE EMOTIONS KIOSK
Please arrive at the kiosk 30 minutes before the trip.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 15** | €52 | 2h | 4.76 (601) | 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 (1388) | 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 (1285) | shared |
| [VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching](/portugal/madeira/tours/vipdolphins-luxury-whale-watching/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.9 (1912) | shared |

Ranked #8 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.

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