VipDolphins: Affordable Luxury Whale Watching Experience in Madeira
4.9
1,734 Ratings
Funchal

Experience affordable luxury whale watching in Madeira with VipDolphins. Enjoy Portuguese sparkling wine, cocktails, local wines, and appetizers while spotting dolphins and whales. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • VipDolphins Catamaran Whale Watching - We will sail from the Marina of Funchal to find some dolphins and whales, after we will stop for a swim in the crystal clear waters, at the bottom of Cabo Girao.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Pick-ups
Additional Information

This is the sole whale watching company in Madeira that offers a luxurious experience at an affordable price to observe dolphins and whales. Guests are greeted with the finest Portuguese sparkling wine, and the trip includes cocktails, local wines, juices, appetizers, and traditional biscuits. The modern boat is equipped with showers and bathrooms for convenience.

  • Children under 3 years old are not allowed
Location
VipDolphins Catamaran Whale Watching
Praça do Povo
Check-in 30 minutes before departure at the VipDolphins Kiosk. We are located in the marina in the city center of Funchal. Plan for traffic and accidents. The boat leaves on time and cannot wait if you are late, even if you call. No refunds or free reschedules for late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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K1493lqtomp
Apr 9, 2026
Well worth it and great to see the wildlife - A great experience with helpful friendly crew, god food and drink, and well maintained and clean facilities
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Laurahn7887lq
Apr 5, 2026
Incredibly great time at sea - We had wonderful hours at sea! The staff was incredibly friendly. The snacks and drinks tasted very good and you could move freely on the catamaran. The highlight was of course the dolphins swimming directly on the ship. Really recommendable!
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Peterernst_s
Apr 4, 2026
Very nice boat tour,... - Very nice boat tour, pleasant and cozy. Friendly and attentive crew. Unfortunately, few animals seen.
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Steveos71
Mar 31, 2026
Afternoon of VIP luxury - What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! Beautiful boat with plenty of space to relax and excellent crew members serving drinks and snacks throughout the whole trip. We saw some dolphins which was pretty cool but the overall experience was what made it feel “VIP” - thanks to the crew for a memorable day. Although we didn’t partake, there was chance for people to swim and use the on board shower to freshen up afterwards. Would highly recommended!
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Robert_g
Mar 30, 2026
Luxury at sea in Madeira! - When they say luxury, they mean it. A great boat, with very few people. The entire crew was wonderful. The sights were amazing and the crew knew how to make us all feel special.
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Italy
Mar 18, 2026
Lovely afternoon on the water. - We had a lovely time on this boat, plenty of space, attentive staff, great conversation with other guests, and beautiful views of the water and the coastline, as well as educational and interesting information about what we were seeing.
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Heiko
Mar 15, 2026
Amazing experience - Amazing experience, amazing boat, amazing crew. I would do it all again
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Inspire14593733909
Mar 14, 2026
A day at sea - Everything was perfect as described
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Anton_h
Mar 11, 2026
So welcoming on board... - So welcoming on board aswell as checking in making sure we are okay if we wanted any drinks or food. Seeing the dolphins was incredible and the information provided by the team was 2nd to none.
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Pellium
Mar 10, 2026
You really feel like VIP :) - It was a great tour with a top crew. All mega friendly and moreover has been. We provided with delicious snacks and drinks. As soon as the jar was empty, it was refilled. Added to that was a good deal of expertise and a little bit of luck. We have seen a lot of dolphins:)
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).