Swimming with dolphins happens only when conditions and species allow. 4.85 from 110 reviews at €55 per person for 2h 30m.
In our comparison: #6 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, Spanish, French, Portuguese.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| WW toursThe page price | Whale & Dolphin Whatching Duration: 2 hours Speed Boat - Scorpaena | €55 |
| Afternoon trip | €55 |
Children from €38 (ages 5 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 107 of 110
Star breakdown of all 110 ratings
Reviewers praise the crew's knowledge and care for wildlife; some outings have few or no whale or dolphin sightings.
Written by Guidekin from the 66 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (7 February 2017 to 30 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Whale and dolphin watching boat trip from Machico city in Madeira Island on the most wild part of the Island. Possible to swim with dolphins under certain conditions with comum and spotted dolphins only. Marine Biologist specialized on Cetaceans on board during all the trips. We talk about wild life where we do not have any control but we do all we know and experience to find them but when we do not succeed, we just give a second change to go out with us without any extra charge. On this matter we know your investment is always a good investment.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #6 of 18 | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.85 (110) | private |
| 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 #6 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