--- title: Magic Dolphin Sea Safaris lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/magic-dolphin-sea-safaris/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 292 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 18 (Whale & Dolphin Watching) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/magic-dolphin-sea-safaris/ --- # Magic Dolphin Sea Safaris **Guidekin's take:** A speedboat whale and dolphin safari with spotters on land steering the boat and a local guide on board, built for covering more sea in two hours than a slower vessel. 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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive at the Funchal marina 30… - 5 start times: between 10:00 and 15:30 - Food not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase),… - Children from €40: ages 6 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.78/5 from 292 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Magic Dolphin - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20 ## Reviews 4.78 from 292 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 277 of 292. - 5 stars: 262 (90%) - 4 stars: 15 (5%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 8 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise informative guides and care around wildlife; the speedboat ride can be rough and wet. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, enthusiastic guides explain marine species and behaviour - Dolphin and whale sightings with clear views from the small boat - Careful approaches that give wildlife space and limit disturbance - Fast speedboat rides that many find fun **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the speedboat ride, while others find it rough, soaking or frightening - Some see abundant wildlife, while others report brief, distant or no sightings Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-05-23 to 2026-09-29); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | WHALE WATCHING SEA SAFARIS | €50 / person | Portuguese, English | 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 | | WHALE WATCHING SEA SAFARIS | €50 / person | Portuguese, English | 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. | ## What's included - Local guide - Tour escort/host - Landing and facility fees - Local taxes ## Not included - Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) - Drinks - Hotel pickup - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Transportation to/from attractions ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - 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 - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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 Whale & Dolphin Watching | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 18** | €45 | 2h | 4.78 (292) | 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 (1401) | 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 (1299) | shared | | [Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira](/portugal/madeira/tours/private-dolphin-and-whale-watching-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | €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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/madeira-whale-watching/?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-sea-safaris/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md