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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.
“Lovely crew on boat. Delighted to see pod of pilot whales …a real treat. Thank you team. Be warned, it’s gets ve dry chilly out there, on way out to observation area. Bring layers!”
3-hour Seaborn catamaran from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphin, whale and turtle spotting, plus swim time and sea views.
“We were lucky to see both dolphins and whales. Staff were great! ,they interacted with everyone, pleasant, friendly and very informative about the sea life.”
3 hours of ethical whale watching off Ponta Delgada with onboard marine biologists, two boat options, and a second tour if you see nothing.
“Staff were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable, made the trip so much more. We were on the water for 3 hours and had multiple dolphin sightings, and a Sei whale for good measure. Boat was pretty full, and everyone wants the best view so choose your seats accordingly.”
3-hour Azores whale watching by zodiac with a marine biologist and a stop at Vila Franca do Campo islet. Spot whales and dolphins.
“we were really spoiled with the whales lottery and the weather. But even without that, just the ambiance in the boat. the excitement, our GREAT guides and the view would of make it worth every penny. I definitely recommend and would even do that tour again personally.”
Luxury catamaran from Funchal with dolphin and whale spotting, plus snorkeling at Cabo Girão’s cliffs. Drinks extra.
“Despite not seeing any animals on the trip (obviously not the fault of the experience provider), we had such a great time. We chose the luxury catamaran as we wanted a more quieter experience, rather than a party boat and we got exactly what we paid for. We will cherish this memory! Thank you to…”
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.
“This was an amazing 3 hours, the crew could not do enough for you, worth every penny”
Madeira whale and dolphin watching on an eco catamaran from Funchal, with land spotters and hybrid-electric engines for quieter wildlife viewing.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and shared information about both pilot whales and dolphins. We were fortunate enough to see a family of whales as well as several dolphins.”
Luxury catamaran whale and dolphin watching from Funchal with drinks, snacks, and a swim stop at Cabo Girao.
“Probably the best boat trip we've done - staff were super friendly, drinks and nibbles were great!!!”
Luxury catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal to Cabo Girão, with an expert crew, comfort onboard, and a summer swim stop.
“It was amazing! We saw a lot of small dolphins and a monk seal! The crew was fantastic! We really recommend this experience!”
3-hour Madeira catamaran hunt for dolphins and whales, with a swim beneath Cabo Girão and a free second trip if sightings fail.
“We got to see a bunch of dolphins and we had a wonderful time swimming in the ocean”
Sail from Funchal to spot dolphins, whales, and sea turtles near Cabo Girão, plus snorkeling and drinks on a small yacht.
“We didn't get to see the marine wild life, but the views were fabulous and the crew was very friendly. We highly recommend Gaviao Madeira - Dolphins and whales watching.”
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.
“Great knowledge guide and was amazing to be so close to the whales and dolphins. This is the best whale watching I have been on”
Speedboat whale-and-dolphin cruise from Funchal, Madeira. Small group, 2 hours on clear water, snorkeling gear, and a chance to swim.
“It was an amazing experience - everything was very well organized, and our guide Camila was excellent. As a marine biologist, she was incredibly knowledgeable about these beautiful animals. We also really appreciated that the trip was not just about observing them, but also about contributing to the scientific research that Camila and her colleagues…”
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…”
