Madeira VIP Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise
Excursions & day trips

Madeira VIP Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise

4.9/5
Excellent
Based on 56 reviews
from
£67.00
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

4.9/5

Based on 56 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Staff

5/5

Safety

5/5

Service

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Value for money

4.8/5

  • Mark

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    very professional and well run trip. There were only 10 passengers on board which gave everyone plenty of space The staff were very friendly informat ...

  • Jem

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Everything was of a very high standard the boat, the staff and the experience, nice snacks, great info and a limited number of people compared to othe ...

  • steve flowers

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Jonesey

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    All was good, well coordinated

  • Liz

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The crew gave us lots of extra information about what we were seeing along the coastline. They were very pleasant, cheerful and hospitable - the refre ...

  • Mike

    From United States of America - January 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    This was a wonderful adventure. The boat was clean and the limited numbers made for a much nicer experience. The crew were very knowledgeable and atte ...

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