A whale and dolphin trip from Machico on the wilder east coast with a marine biologist on every sailing, and a free second outing if nothing is sighted. Swimming with dolphins happens only when conditions and species allow. 4.85 from 110 reviews at €55 per person for 2h 30m.
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.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #6 of 15 | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.85 (110) | private |
| Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island | €60 | 2h | 4.93 (1388) | shared |
| Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira | €74 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1285) | shared |
| VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching | €79 | 3h | 4.9 (1912) | shared |
Ranked #6 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. Compare all 15 Whale & Dolphin Watching
This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 12:30, 15:00. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.
Meeting time 15 minutes prior to trip departure.
Meeting time 15 minutes prior to trip departure.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |