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Madeira VIP Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise
Excursions & day trips

Madeira VIP Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise

4.7/5

Excellent
45 reviews
from
£70.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
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
What to expect

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.

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What's included
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Welcome drink
  • check Glass of cava
  • check Swim stops
  • check Open bar serving locally branded drinks
  • check Snorkeling
What to remember
  • 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
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7 /5

Based on 45 reviews from verified customers


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Safety

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Service

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Value for money

4.8/5


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  • D

    Dagmar

    Verified booking

    5

    30 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Sehr, sehr nettes und aufmerksames Team. Jeder einzelne wurde im wahrsten Sinne „bekurt“. Es war ein sehr schöner Ausflug.

  • A

    Angelika

    Verified booking

    5

    28 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Hätte nicht besser sein können, tolle authentische und sehr aufmerksame Crew. Delphine und Wale respektvoll beobachten dürfen. Mit nur 17 Gästen war es sehr entspannt, es gab leckere Häppchen und Getränke. Würde ich jederzeit herzlichst empfehlen

  • W

    WM

    Verified booking

    5

    21 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Perfekte Tour, weiter so

  • M

    Manfred

    Verified booking

    5

    15 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Hier war alles perfekt. Super net toller Servic einfach nur zu empfehlen

  • D

    Daniela

    Verified booking

    5

    11 September 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    Insgesamt eine schöne Tour . Schönes sauberes modernes Boot . Der Service war sehr gut , es gab immer wieder kleinere Snacks und Drinks, sogar an den Platz serviert . Wir waren im September dort und wir waren nur 17 Leute auf dem Boot , somit war es total entspannt und wir hatten Platz ohne Ende. Ausgebucht wären es wohl ca. 30 Leute , aber auch die hätten Platz. Wale und Delfine haben wir leider nicht gesehen, schade, aber da muss man natürlich auch mit rechnen!!

  • K

    Krilor

    Verified booking

    3.8

    5 August 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    negativ: Zu kurze Wartezeit auf Wale.

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