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Madeira VIP Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise

4.8/5
163 reviews

Teeming with marine life, Madeira's warm waters are the ideal place to combine a whale and dolphin-watching trip with all the little luxuries of a VIP cruise. You'll have three-hours at sea to enjoy an open bar, snacks and a swim stop, alongside a talk by a marine biologist to learn about which species you might see and how to spot them.

After arriving at Funchal marina, you'll be welcomed aboard the catamaran and kick off proceedings with a refreshing drink. Set sail into the Atlantic Ocean and a marine biologist will introduce you to the characteristics of the whales and dolphins that live here.

Equipped with the knowledge of your expert guide, three-hours at sea will give you the best chance of seeing these playful creatures in their natural habitat. And when you're not gazing out at the water for signs of activity, you can enjoy a selection of drinks from the open bar, snacks, and weather permitting, a swim stop at Cabo Girao.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Madeira
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Language:English, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Smaller group size
e-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

  • Three-hour whale and dolphin-watching cruise from Madeira
  • Learn all about the species from a marine bioligist
  • Enjoy a refreshing swim stop at Cabo Girao

Important to know

  • Minimum age is 3 years
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Transfers not included
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Boat cruise
  • Welcome drink
  • Glass of cava
  • Swim stops
  • Open bar serving locally branded drinks
  • Snorkeling

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI PORTUGAL


What people say about this experience

4.8/5

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Based on 163 reviews


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    Ali

    Travelled as a couple


    14 July 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Such a great experience! the best and friendliest staff, catamaran and food/drinks on board were first class, and the experience delivered everything I could expect! Worth every penny! Thank you

  • S

    Sian73

    Solo traveller


    25 April 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Great not to have a crowded boat. Having seen magic dolphin boat with people crammed to the rafters I really appreciated the limits on our boat. Staff were brilliany, friendly and knowledgable and i couldn't criticise any aspect

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    4 May 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Very clean, impressive boat. Low numbers which felt exclusive. Very attentive and generous staff. Close viewings of dolphins and whales. Would definitely recommend

  • E

    Egbert

    Travelled with family


    7 August 2026
    4.6

    Netherlands

    Ik was samen met mijn twee zonen. We vinden het alle drie een geweldige ervaring. De crew gaf veel aandacht aan alle gasten, met drankjes en hapjes. Het aantal gasten wordt beperkt gehouden waardoor je inderdaad een soort van VIP gevoel krijgt. We hebben direct bij de boot dolfijnen gezien en als klapstuk een zgn. tropische walvis (later opgezocht, officiële naam Bryde's walvis). Daar moet je een beetje geluk voor hebben. Ook heerlijk gezwommen. Het was het geld volledig waard. Aanrader!

  • K

    Klaus Pomreinke

    Travelled as a couple


    6 July 2026
    5

    Germany

    Es gab nichts zu bemängeln. Ein Zubringer Shuttle wäre das Einzige was zu verbessern wäre…

  • H

    Hubert und Sabine

    Travelled as a couple


    2 July 2026
    5

    Germany

    Service, Freundlichkeit, Sicherheit alles super!! Das Baden im kristallklaren Wasser war sensationell !! Sehr gerne wieder !!!