Dolphin and whale watching from Funchal

All year round you can watch dolphins and whales off the coast of Madeira. Near the coast the Atlantic has already a depth of 3000m which means a perfect habitat for a lot of different marine life as for example Ocean dolphins, bryde's whales, sperm whales, pilot whales, blue whales, minke whales, humpback whales, false killer whales, orcas, toothed whales, short-beaked common dolfins, striped dolfins, spotted dolfins, bottlenose dolfins and more.

From Funchal with the sailing catamaran "Magic Dolphin Eco":

Daily (01.09. - 30.06.):

10:00 h – 13:00 h and 14:30 h – 17:30 h

Price: 35,- Euro

Children up to 4 years free. Children from 5 years up to 11 years pay 17,50 Euro

Daily (01.07. - 31.08.):

09:00 h – 11:30 h (no swim stop 35,- Euro), 12:00 h – 15:00 h and 15:30 h - 18:30 h

Price: 40,- Euro

Children up to 4 years free. Children from 5 years up to 11 years pay 20,- Euro

From Funchal with the sailing catamaran "Magic Dolphin Celebrity":

Daily (01.09. - 30.06.):

10:30 h – 13:30 h and 15:00 h – 18:00 h

Price: 50,- Euro

Children up to 4 years free. Children from 5 years up to 11 years pay 40,- Euro

Daily (01.07. - 31.08.):

09:00 h – 11:30 h (no swim stop 50,- Euro), 12:00 h – 15:00 h and 15:30 h - 18:30 h

Price: 55,- Euro

Children up to 4 years free. Children from 5 years up to 11 years pay 40,- Euro

From Funchal with the caravel "Bonita da Madeira":

Daily except Wednesday from 10:30 h - 13:30 h and from 15:00 h - 18:00 h:

The "Bonita da Madeira" is a faithful caravel, 23m long, 99tons heavy, equipped with 9 cabins, toilets, comfortable salon, minibar, kitchen and sunbathing areas. It can accomodate 50 guests. If no animals are spotted during a trip, the Bonita da Madeira will offer you a second ride for 10,- Euro (from 01.03.24 on).

Price: 35,- Euro

Children from 5-12 years: 17,50 Euro.

Cildren until 4 years: free 

From Funchal with the catamaran "Sea the Best", "Sea Nature" or Sea Pleasure":

Daily from 10:30 h - 13:30 h and  from 15:00 h - 18:00 h:

The three catamarans "Sea the Best", "Sea Nature" and Sea Pleasure" are equipped with toilets, bar, sunbathing areas and shady seats. In addition to drinks and snacks, the boats also offer snorkeling equipment. If no animals are spotted during a trip, you will get a second ride for free.

Price: 40,- Euro

Children from 5-12 years: 20,- Euro

Cildren until 4 years: free 

Family (2 adults and up to 4 children/5-12 years): 100,- Euro

From Funchal with the Zodiac speedboat "Cetaceos":

The speedboat with the 500 hp engine guarantees not only the absence of seasickness due to its stability, but also promises a lot of fun and a sighting success. On the rides you will get explanations about the animals.

Daily in Summer from 09:00 h - 11:30 h, 12:30 h - 15:00 h and 16:00 h - 18:30 h

Daily in Winter 09:00 h - 11:30 h and 13:30 h - 16:00 h

Price: 55,- Euro

Children 6-11 years: 34,50 Euro

From Funchal with the Speedboat "Sea Safari":

The speedboat with the 500 hp engine guarantees not only the absence of seasickness due to its stability, but also promises a lot of fun and a sighting success. On the rides you will get explanations about the animals.

Daily (01.04. - 30.11.)

10:00 h - 12:00 h, 13:00 h - 15:00 h and 15:30 h - 17:30 h

Daily (01.12. - 31.03.)

11:00 h - 13:00 h and 14:00 h - 16:00 h

Price: 50,- Euro

Children 6-11 years: 40,- Euro