Funchal Whale Watching Tours


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5 Best Funchal Whale Watching Tours

The trips worth heading out on.

The 5 funchal whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.

5 Best Funchal Whale Watching Tours

Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran - How spotters and guides turn the search into a real hunt (with rules)
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Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

1.Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran

Eco catamaran cruise from Funchal to spot Madeira dolphins and whales with shore spotters and silent hybrid-electric sailing. 3 hours.

Most Popular 4.5

“Well organised trip. We were on a cruise ship and walked to where the Magic Dolphin kiosk and boat are. All staff were very professional, particularly the staff on board. We saw pilot whales and common seals. Take a waterproof, as you may get very wet from sea spray on the return journey. You can…”

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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching - Spotting dolphins and whales: how to get the most from the search
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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

2.VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

Luxury whale and dolphin watching from Funchal on a 17-person catamaran, with drinks, snacks, and a Cabo Girao swim.

5.0

“This was a fantastic trip. The crew were lovely, very attentive and knowledgeable. The boat was spacious and very comfortable with a choice of seats for all. The drinks and snacks were delicious. There are two WCs. The whole trip was delightful, I cannot recommend it highly enough.”

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Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira - Before you even snorkel: drinks, sparkling wine, and what to do with hunger
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Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

3.Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

Private 2.5-hour yacht tour from Calheta with snorkeling, sparkling wine, and a real shot at Madeira dolphins and whales.

5.0

“We booked this as a private dolphin and whale watching experience, which was the name of the Viator ad . The crew were lovely and the views were great, but ultimately the dolphin/whale part did not materialise. I understand that it happens sometimes but then the marketing should be different so you know what you…”

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Madeira : Whales and Dolphins wooden boat excursion - Whale and Dolphin Watching from a Wooden Boat: What You Should Really Expect
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Madeira : Whales and Dolphins wooden boat excursion

4.Madeira : Whales and Dolphins wooden boat excursion

3-hour Madeira whale and dolphin wooden-boat trip from Funchal with Madeira wine and a possible Cabo Girão swim. From $41.

4.1

“I loved the Dolphin watching trip on Bonita da Madeira, not as crowded as some of the other boats, the crew were excellent. Miguel, Oriana and Ana were so welcoming, friendly, informative and kind. We saw several Dolphins and to see them in thier natural environment is spectacular. All in all an unforgettable day and…”

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Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour - The 2-hour plan: what the timing feels like on the water
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Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour

5.Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour

High-speed small-group whale and dolphin watching from Funchal with marine biologists, 99% spotting odds, and Madeira views on a 2-hour trip.

5.0

“This tour provider genuinely cares about the environment. They fished abandoned trash out of the ocean at times and gave the whales space. They were also knowledgeable, teaching us that a whale tale means a whale dive and won’t be back up for a while. I liked the vehicle, it felt like riding a motorcycle,…”

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