Madeira Eco Catamaran: Premier Dolphin and Whale Watching Experience

Experience the premier dolphin and whale watching Eco-experience on Madeira Island with the Madeira Eco Catamaran. Go green with hybrid-electric engines and enjoy a safe, comfortable, and exceptional tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Magic Dolphin - Cruise on our 2022 purpose-built Eco-friendly catamaran and enjoy a comfortable tour along the southern coast of Madeira Island.
    Our spotters on land use binoculars to find the animals and direct the boat right to them.
    When sea life arrives our hybrid-electric engines engage for silent emission free cruising which helps keep the…
What's Included
  • 2.5 to 3-hour catamaran cruise
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Get ecological with the ultimate dolphin and whale viewing adventure in Madeira Island courtesy of Magic Dolphin Eco! Our one-of-a-kind, custom-built dolphin & whale watching catamaran is the only one in Madeira Island powered by hybrid-electric engines. Designed with the aim of providing a safe, pleasurable, and outstanding tour for our passengers. The…

Location
Magic Dolphin
Avenida Do Mar
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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Extraordinary468312
Oct 26, 2025
Whale Watching Madeira - Excellent whale watching trip - we saw dozens of pilot whales and bottle nosed dolphins. This company offers ecological and responsible whale watching trips. I would highly recommend booking with this company.
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Stella_b
Oct 24, 2025
A great boat trip to see the dolphins - The boat trip was a great way to see the island from the sea and thrillingly to see the magnificent pod of dolphins in their natural habitat The crew were very knowledgeable about the dolphins We are retired ‘oldies’ and the crew were very helpful when we boarded and disembarked as my husband has eyesight issues
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Nicole_j
Oct 23, 2025
Mesmerizing - One of the most mesmerizing experiences. We saw SO many dolphins. This was a bucket list item for me to do while in Madeira and we were so lucky to see so many dolphins. We did see one baby and adult whale as well so definitely had a great experience.
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62maureenc
Oct 23, 2025
We saw dolphins and whales. - Very good trip, crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. We managed to see dolphins and pilot whales , the crew were very considerate to ensure the dolphins and whales were not stressed.
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Paradise34114852613
Oct 21, 2025
Best experience - Wonderful experience… saw bottlenosed dolphins and pilot whales! Very knowledgeable crew and captain and of course an eco friendly catamaran. Highly recommend!
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Hayley_k
Oct 21, 2025
So many dolphins and whales! - Couldn’t recommend this experience enough. The staff were all so friendly and the eco-credentials really shine. We were lucky enough to be surrounded by a whole pod of bottlenose dolphins and a family of pilot whales. The staff were also very knowledgeable on the species we saw and shared lots of interesting information. Once in a lifetime experience 🐬🐳
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Passport39203533473
Oct 21, 2025
Whales whales whales - Fabulous trip. Saw so many pilot whales and dolphins. Crew were very knowledgeable and respectful of the animals. Well organised with clear directions. Large, clean boat. Everything you would hope for in a trip of this kind.
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T4741smnicolei
Oct 21, 2025
Great experience!! - We had a fantastic experience at this whale watching adventure. You can tell the staff really cares about the animals and is extremely knowledgeable. We were lucky enough to see about 30 whales and at least a dozen dolphins! They also give you a chance to swim and have a snack bar/drinks available. We were very impressed and would recommend this experience to anyone coming to Madeira :)
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J9079aosofial
Oct 20, 2025
pilot whales spotting - lovely experience, we got to see some pilot whales and got very close to them without disturbing them. Great views of the coast, too!
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Suomi2022
Oct 21, 2025
Successful tour - Seen more than expected. Dolphins and pilot whales. It was a pleasant tour. Visibility was good. The boat big enough.
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).