--- title: Magic Dolphin Celebrity lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/magic-dolphin-celebrity/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 40 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 115 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 16 of 48 (Nature & Wildlife) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/magic-dolphin-celebrity/ --- # Magic Dolphin Celebrity **Guidekin's take:** Dolphin and whale watching from a classic sailing catamaran with room to move, capped at eighteen couples, with snorkelling gear and a swimming stop on the later departures. The early morning sailing in high summer is watching only, no swim. 4.9 from 115 reviews at €40 per person. In our comparison: #16 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Magic Dolphin Celebrity offers, upmarket dolphin and whale watching. Boat is unique, beautiful classic sailing catamaran. Has so much space inside and outside. Limited to 18 couples max aboard, so everyone can enjoy the view without a crow and feel real celebrity. Please note, July and Aug our 9am trip is only 2.5hours and may not have time for swimming stop. This will be only for wild life watching. For those want to have dip into ocean trips departing 12noon and 15.30pm has a 20min swimming break. Please choice the correct departure. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 20min prior to the your… - Max 25 people: shared group - 5 start times: between 09:00 and 15:30 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €30: ages 5 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €40 per person for the Magic Dolphin Celebrity option; other options up to €45 - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 115 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Magic Dolphin - Group: Shared, up to 25 travellers - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 15:00, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-02 ## Reviews 4.9 from 115 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 112 of 115. - 5 stars: 107 (93%) - 4 stars: 5 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the spacious boat and informative crew; wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. **Praised:** - Friendly, knowledgeable crew explaining marine life and the coastline - A clean, spacious catamaran with room to sit, recline and move around - Dolphins swimming close to the boat during successful sightings - Respectful approaches that give dolphins space - Refreshing sea swims on departures that include a swimming stop **Complaints:** - Some saw dolphins and whales, while others reported no wildlife sightings - Some received welcome drinks, while others say the advertised drink was missing - No scheduled swimming stop on some morning departures - Seasickness affected some passengers Written by Guidekin from the 76 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-10-05 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Magic Dolphin Celebrity | €40 / person | Portuguese, English | Duration: 3 hours: Close wild life observation from a beautiful sailing catamaran. Passengers are just limited to 25 people max Catamaran: Sailing Catamaran Catamaran: We sail 6mil of the cost of Funchal, and we try and find the Dolphins and Whales in their natural habitat. | | Dolphin and Whale Watching | €40 / person | Portuguese, English | Welcome drink Dolphin and Whale Watching : Magic Dolphin Celebrity is limited to 25 people max aboard. You can enjoy Celebrity style sailing in Atlantic Ocean. | | Dolphin and Whale Watching | €45 / person | Portuguese, English | Welcome drink Sailing Catamaran | ## What's included - Professional guide - Driver/guide - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Please note 9am departure does not inc. a swimming stop ## Itinerary 1. **Funchal** (20m) - Magic Dolphin Celebrity is a unique sailing catamaran. Offers so much space for each guest. Limited just 35 people aboard. Please note in July and August we have daily departures. 9am departure does not stop for swimming break. Please choose correct departure if you like to... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 15:00, 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 20min prior to the your departure time. Late passengers will not be allowed to aboard. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJwzDyzwdgYAwR8kpaGIinL0U Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Operated by certified multi-lingual guide ## Compared with other Nature & Wildlife | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 48** | €40 | 2h–3h | 4.9 (115) | shared, max 25 | | [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 | | [Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4](/portugal/madeira/tours/porto-moniz-seixal-fanal-forest-cliff-skywalk-in-open-roof-4x4/?format=md) | €69 | 7h 30m | 4.92 (3880) | shared | | [VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching](/portugal/madeira/tours/vipdolphins-luxury-whale-watching/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.9 (1943) | shared | Ranked #16 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €310, median €55; typical length 7h. 9 of 48 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/nature-wildlife/?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/magic-dolphin-celebrity/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md