No pickup and no refund if a late cruise ship makes you miss it; not for pregnant travellers. 4.78 from 292 reviews at €45 per person.
In our comparison: #10 of 18 in Whale & Dolphin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 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.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| WHALE WATCHING SEA SAFARIS The page price | SPEED BOAT: Specialized build boat for the wild life observation. 500Hp engines makes us to wild life quicker then any other boats WHALE WATCHING: Our spotters starts scanning the ocean 30min before we set to depart. That enable us to go to the wild life up-close quicker | €50 |
| WHALE WATCHING SEA SAFARIS | 500HP engines roar to life! Suddenly you Blast away from the marina on a roller coaster type speedboat ride. Full blown exhilaration, thrills, excitement, heart pumping fun with every twist and turn. Duration: 2 hours Speed Boat: It is specialized custom build boat for Wild life observation. 500HP engines and light weight boat allows us to move quicker. | €50 |
Children from €40 (ages 6 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 20 September 2026.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 277 of 292
Star breakdown of all 292 ratings
Reviewers praise informative guides and care around wildlife; the speedboat ride can be rough and wet.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 May 2024 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Madeiras finest speedboat adventure sightseeing tour.
Our two brand new 250hp engines have the latest lean burning technology creating the least emissions, lowered noise in the ocean environment and ensuring the sustainability of our tours.
With 500hp our speed boat can cover a larger area for a unique blend of fun and adventure while ensuring the most sightings in Funchal with over 98% success.
Our spotters on land use powerful binoculars to find dolphins and whales. They call our captain to send the boat directly to them ensuring you the best chances of seeing dolphins and whales.
Our captain and marine biologist crew will provide informative commentary on the species we encounter.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #10 of 18 | €45 | 2h | 4.78 (292) | shared |
| Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island | €60 | 2h | 4.93 (1401) | shared |
| Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira | €74 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1299) | shared |
| Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira | €524 per group | 2h 30m | 4.94 (562) | private |
Ranked #10 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. Compare all 18 Whale & Dolphin Watching