Whale and dolphin watching experience from Funchal
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Whale and dolphin watching experience from Funchal

4.9/5
Excellent
Based on 14 reviews
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$55.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
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Guided Tour
Small group
Why you’ll love this…
  • Tour the Funchal area and observe cetaceans
  • Learn about sea mammals from your guide
  • Get your best pictures of whales and dolphins
  • Admire the green landscape of Madeira from the sea
What to expect

Enjoy a 2-hour adventure on the blue ocean around Madeira to admire whales and dolphins. Get the opportunity to spot the resident cetacean species such as sperm whales, bottlenose dolphins, and common dolphins.

The tour operates all year round in Madeira, an area where there is always something to see, but the best season to observe some of the biggest whales in the world is springtime (March to December). In this specific season, whales are migrating and passing by Madeiran waters and you'll be able to see fin whales, blue whales, and killer whales.

During the excursion, you'll tour the surrounding areas of Funchal by speedboat with 2 professional spotters and gigantic binoculars to increase the chances of encounters.

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What's included
  • check Lifejacket
  • check Safety briefing
  • check Naturalist guide
  • check Wildlife watching cruise
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up
Where

Marina nova Gate, Marina do Funchal 4, 9000-022 Funchal, Portugal

Meeting point:
Start this activity at Blue Safari Madeira - Whales and Dolphins, Marina do Funchal Gate number 4. You will find the boat on the east corner of the Marina at GATE number 4. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
What to remember
  • This tour requires a minimum age of 6
  • The activity is not suitable for people with back problems and pregnant women
  • There is a 99% chance of spotting whales or dolphins. If you haven't been able to observe anything, you'll be offered a free excursion. If you can't reschedule another trip, you'll receive a voucher valid for 2 years
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Provider
Azul Diving Center
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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Based on 14 reviews from verified customers

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  • Amazing

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Lots of information given about the whales and dolphins. Good safety precautions and we were looked after when my sister felt seasick. We loved the r ...

  • Matthias

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Sehr tolles Erlebnis und unser Guide Camila war echt klasse. Sie liebt die Tiere und ihren Job. Es war wunderschön zwei Arten von Delfine zu sehen. L ...

  • Jo

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with family

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    A wonderful experience which will live long in the memory. Fernanda was a lively, engaging and extremely knowledgeable host. The boat was perfect - ...

  • Fien

    From United States of America - February 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Zeer fijne ervaring, gids Camila was heel aangenaam en gaf steeds extra uitleg over de dieren. Ze spreekt 5 talen en deed moeite om in ieders geprefer ...

  • Debbie

    From United Kingdom - September 2024

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The guide Camilla and skipper Vlad were excellent, informative and enthusiastic. They seemed to enjoy the trip as much as we did.

  • Micha

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Der Ausflug ist sehr zu empfehlen: Nach einer kurzen Einweisung wurden wir mit Poncho und Schwimmweste ausgestattet und fuhren raus aufs Meer. Es ware ...