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The 15 most popular whale watching tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.
3-hour eco catamaran from Funchal with silent hybrid-electric dolphin and whale watching, onboard nets, two decks, and bar snacks.
“Fantastic trip. A must for everyone. Brilliant crew and boat. We saw Pilot Whales, Bottleneck Dolphins and a large school of rare Stripe Dolphins. Only the 2nd sitting of the Stripe Dolphins this. Am amazing trip.”
3-hour Seaborn catamaran from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphin, whale and turtle spotting, plus swim time and sea views.
“Great trip the crew ensured we had a good time and we felt we were in safe hands. Saw pilot whales which was amazing can thoroughly recommend this company.”
3 hours of ethical whale watching off Ponta Delgada with onboard marine biologists, two boat options, and a second tour if you see nothing.
“Great activity with discovery of the whales and dolphins. The biologist gave good indications.”
3-hour Azores whale watching by zodiac with a marine biologist and a stop at Vila Franca do Campo islet. Spot whales and dolphins.
“The ride is perfect during morning sunrise hours, even without animals, saw a lot of dolphins, didn’t get to watch any whales though. Guide was really engaging and knowledgeable.”
Luxury catamaran from Funchal with dolphin and whale spotting, plus snorkeling at Cabo Girão’s cliffs. Drinks extra.
“Here is the revised version without the part about needing anything: ⸻ My mother and I had an absolutely amazing catamaran trip in Madeira! The skipper was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience unforgettable. He even sang along to the music, which created such a fun and relaxed atmosphere on board. His positive energy…”
Sail from Funchal on a luxury catamaran for a 3-hour dolphin, whale, and turtle search plus a Cabo Girão swim stop with unlimited drinks.
“We only saw a couple dolphins in the distance but seeing wildlife was merely a perk to the amazing boat ride. The boat was amazing and very spacious and our view the entire ride was breathtaking. The captain and boat crew were very knowledgeable and attentive. The capital even offered to refill our drinks at…”
Madeira whale and dolphin watching on an eco catamaran from Funchal, with land spotters and hybrid-electric engines for quieter wildlife viewing.
“Highly recommended! Excellent value for money. Experienced and professional tour guides. Special thanks to Salvador, a truly pleasant and knowledgeable member of staff! The boat wasn't overcrowded. Everything was extremely well organized. We received a lot of information and even saw dolphins and whales several times.”
Luxury catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal to Cabo Girão, with an expert crew, comfort onboard, and a summer swim stop.
“Very nice trip, we got to see the dolphins , had 1 drink and fruits for free and there were also other drinks and food for purchase. Comfortable boat and very very nice crew. We were 3 people and payed 150€ , think it could be a bit cheaper but that’s ok, one in a…”
Luxury catamaran whale and dolphin watching from Funchal with drinks, snacks, and a swim stop at Cabo Girao.
“Good experience and managed to see few Whales n Dolphin together . Services are good from Captain n guides !”
3-hour Madeira catamaran hunt for dolphins and whales, with a swim beneath Cabo Girão and a free second trip if sightings fail.
“I’ve done this trip twice. The first time I went, unfortunately the weather wasn’t great and we didn’t see any animals. But VMT gave me a second trip for free and this time we were so lucky! We’ve got to see dolphins twice and we saw a big group of pilot whales. It was absolutely…”
Sail from Funchal to spot dolphins, whales, and sea turtles near Cabo Girão, plus snorkeling and drinks on a small yacht.
“The trio was relaxing, the guides were friendly and took time to chat with everyone. Drink a were offered regularly and the trip took us out to a pod of whales which was incredible.”
Fast RHIB cruise from Funchal to spot whales and wild dolphins with marine biologists, small-group comfort, and ocean swimming time.
“Carolina and Pedro were great, they really tried to find whales and dolphins for us. The boat ride was really good.”
3-hour São Miguel whale-watching cruise led by marine biologists. Spot whales and dolphins at safe distance with expert lookout updates.
“Our guide was fun and awesome! We saw the whales do 3-4 belly ups for us! Amazing and unforgettable experience!”
Speedboat whale-and-dolphin cruise from Funchal, Madeira. Small group, 2 hours on clear water, snorkeling gear, and a chance to swim.
“Fernanda and Vlad were fantastic, funny, and very informative! Knowing we were contributing to help research and conservation was a big plus too!”
2-hour RIB whale and dolphin watching from Calheta, Madeira. Small group, spotter-guided approach, live English commentary, close sightings.
“We cant control wild life but i want to thank the entire team for the amazing customer service and for making the tour super fun. Love that they provide professional copies of what they captured from the tour and immediately send us copies too. I usually get motion sick and did take supplements to decrease…”
