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Madeira VIP Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise

4.9/5
59 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

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

4.9/5

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Based on 59 reviews


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5/5

Service

5/5

Value for money

4.8/5

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  • A

    Amoore

    Traveled as a couple


    October 1, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    Superb boat and crew really nice number of people onboard so feels like a personal experience- great snacks and drinks throughout feels very luxurious

  • R

    Rachel

    Traveled with family


    September 27, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Faultless trip, loved it - would do again for sure!

  • A

    Anja

    Solo traveler


    September 25, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Loved everything!

  • D

    Dave

    Traveled as a couple


    August 16, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    The cruise had 16 people on it due to restrictions, so lots of room on the catamaran, the staff were very knowledgeable and the service was good, a great trip.

  • J

    J Adams

    Traveled with family


    July 5, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Fantastic experience! Incredible value for money! Staff on board the ship were excellent! A day to remember forever!

  • G

    GJS

    Traveled as a couple


    June 27, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    We had a fantastic time. The three crew members were outstanding. The drinks and snacks were most welcome and the craft was exceptional. The fact that the trip only took 17 people was a huge bonus. The knowledge of the crew was fantastic and we managed to spot dolphins and a loggerhead turtle.

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464