Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching: Green Marine Adventure on Madeira Island

Experience the premier dolphin and whale watching adventure on Madeira Island with Magic Dolphin Eco. Go green with our eco-friendly catamaran and hybrid-electric engines!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Magic Dolphin - We depart from the marina in Funchal and head offshore to encounter whales, dolphins, sea turtles and oceanic birds.
    Our spotters on land use powerful binoculars to find the animals and send the boat directly to them!
    Once we have explored offshore we typically cruise by Cabo Girão, the 2nd tallest sea cliff in the world. We then…
What's Included
  • Professional, local guide
  • Live onboard commentary
  • Local taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Experience eco-friendly dolphin and whale watching at its finest on Madeira Island with Magic Dolphin Eco! This one-of-a-kind, purpose-built catamaran comes fully equipped with hybrid-electric engines - the only one of its kind in Madeira Island. It was intricately designed to guarantee passengers an unforgettable, safe and comfortable journey. The…

Location
J3WR+7C Funchal
Please arrive at the Funchal marina 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. All guests must check in with our friendly staff at our kiosk for a boarding pass. In respect to all of our guests the boat leaves on time. If you miss the boat, you will be not be issued a refund.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hannamariat2016
Jan 7, 2025
Awesome boat trip - It was a nice big catamaran that fits a lot of people. Very nice staff. We saw bunch pilot whales & then rode round the coast. In the end they also gave us a description about the whales we saw, a little biology lesson, which was very interesting.
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Louiseoe5541de
Jan 2, 2025
Amazing day whale watching - Great trip out. The sea was quite calm and we saw a pod of pilot whales. It was great and the crew treated the animals with so much respect as we observed them with the engine off. They swam past quite close. It was fantastic. A must to do whilst here and with such a dedicated crew for the marine animals and very knowledgeable . Make sure you take a warm hoodie as its quite chilly out at sea.
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John
Dec 28, 2024
Fantastic trip - Great trip today 28/12 on eco cattermeran , spotted a pod of pilot whales , amazing highly recommend, 10 am cruise staff fantastic and very knowledgeable of the sea and environment
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Shannonbarrow2016
Dec 24, 2024
A Wonderful Whale Watching Experience - We had a fantastic time on the catamaran whale watching tour in Madeira this morning. The crew was friendly and professional, ensuring everyone felt safe and comfortable. António, (I believe it was) who explained the animals we saw, was great—he provided lots of interesting information in a way that kept things engaging without being overwhelming. The boat was lovely, and the weather couldn’t have been better, making for a truly enjoyable day. We saw some incredible wildlife, and the whole experience was both exciting and relaxing. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Madeira!
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Co560
Dec 22, 2024
Worth a trip - Excellent trip. Got to see family of whales and great views of Funchal coast. Great guides with lots of interesting information.
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Bárbara
Dec 20, 2024
Excellent experience - The crew is super friendly and professional. We saw pilot whales and it was an incredible experience. I highly recommend. We will return, of course!
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Suzy247
Dec 14, 2024
Brilliant , so lucky. - We were so lucky in so many ways, the day was sunny and calm, very knowledgable staff guided the lovely catamaran (much more stable than most boats) to an area where we saw 3 pods of bottle-nosed dolphins and pilot whales ( closer to dolphins but named whales as they are bigger) . These wonderful creatures were all around the boat, came really close. We were only allowed to stay with each pod for 10 mins so not to stress them. They were so relaxed and such a joy to view, we were completly captivated. Thank you all so much.
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613kathym
Dec 1, 2024
Great tour - Fantastic tour. Very nice new catamaran with 2 WCs. Lots of seating in shaded or sunny areas. Very helpful to me with my walker. Saw 2 separate pods of pilot whales but no dolphins. Great sunny weather, terrific crew. Loved it.
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Gingermagic30
Nov 27, 2024
Whales, dolphins, magic trip - Had a great day, very well run & respectful of the wildlife. Delighted to see pilot whales & dolphins and see the island from the sea.. ..a real treat 🐋
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Svetlana
Nov 26, 2024
Excellent - It was great to see lots of whales and dolphins. The stuff was friendly and welcoming. Exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend it.
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