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Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira: Observe Cetaceans in the Madeira Archipelago
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Embark on a thrilling sea tour in Madeira to observe the diverse range of cetaceans that inhabit the archipelago’s waters. Get up close to dolphins, whales, and even turtles for an unforgettable experience!
Embark on a thrilling sea tour in Madeira to observe the diverse range of cetaceans that inhabit the archipelago’s waters. Get up close to dolphins, whales, and even turtles for an unforgettable experience!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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P7RQ+JX - Come and explore the stunning Blue World, you can see some of the 28 species of Whales and Dolphins that frequent the seas of Madeira.
On the way back, you can observe the volcanic beauty of the Ponta de São Lourenço Nature Reserve and dive into the crystal clear waters of Cais do Sardinha.
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P7RQ+JX - Come and explore the stunning Blue World, you can see some of the 28 species of Whales and Dolphins that frequent the seas of Madeira.
On the way back, you can observe the volcanic beauty of the Ponta de São Lourenço Nature Reserve and dive into the crystal clear waters of Cais do Sardinha.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
- Life jacket provided
- All fees and taxes included
- Life jacket provided
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- Pick up (10 € per person)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- Pick up (10 € per person)
Additional Information
A trip to Madeira isn’t complete without a marine tour to spot marine mammals. Its prime location allows sightings of these creatures year round.
Experience the diverse marine life with 28 species of cetaceans that reside or frequent the waters around the Madeira Islands. Our sea voyages often include sightings of:
- The Common Dolphin (*Delphinus…
A trip to Madeira isn’t complete without a marine tour to spot marine mammals. Its prime location allows sightings of these creatures year round.
Experience the diverse marine life with 28 species of cetaceans that reside or frequent the waters around the Madeira Islands. Our sea voyages often include sightings of:
- The Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis)
- The Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis)
- The Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
- The Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus)
- The Short-finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus)
- Bryde’s Whale (Balaenoptera edeni)
Among the turtles, the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) is most frequently seen.
Join us to witness these amiable marine mammals and make your journey truly memorable!
Location
Madeira Sea Emotions | Whale & Dolphin Watching and Boat Tours
- Private car, must be parked in the covered car park inside the Hotel
- Public bus, take the SAM bus 113 towards Ponta de São Lourenço and stay at the main entrance of Hotel Quinta do Lorde.
The boats leave, at Marina's pontoon D or E
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(181 Ratings)
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Saskia
Sep 21, 2025
10/10 would do again - We went on the arranged day and after a bit of trying, the marine biologist said the weather was too bad to find anything and it was only getting worse. He said we'd get a voucher, and with some music and good mood we went back.
We arranged the visit again for a couple of days later, and it was a solid 10/10. We saw two groups of whales and some dolphins, and we managed to be around them for a little while. After that, we went to a quiet spot and had a quick swim, and then went back to port. The guides were marine biologists both times, and they explained some general bits about whales.
Would absolutely do again!
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Elisabethdh6271xg
Sep 5, 2025
Nice experience and nice small team! - Great experience and thank you to the guide Joao and the captain!
We had the chance to see baby dolphins learning to jump.
Sea emotions respect animals and do not stay too long not to scare animals and that they respect the ecosystem.
They gave instructions at the beginning. Joao took care of people suffering from seasickness.On the return it rained but Joao did his show and it was in music unfortunately the weather did not allow to stop swimming...
Thanks also for the K-way equipment;-).
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Marta_sanchez15
Sep 1, 2025
Very good experience - We participated in the tour as a family. It was really fun. We got to see a group of short-finned pilot whales, and had great explanations. For the rest of the trip, we enjoyed the sea with music, and we even got to swim in the sea for a while. We would surely recommend Madeira Sea Emotions.
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Kam8642tr
Aug 29, 2025
One of the best Trips, I’ve had . To compare with others, you are ok, Thanks - Perfect 👍 Thanks a lot
Take care of those animals
They’re our Friends
We need them, they not us
Good organisation 👍👍👍
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Louiseco159et
Aug 25, 2025
Madeira Whale watching in a semi rigid boat - We had the best time on this tour. Best price was booked with the company at their office. Very friendly staff. Great captain who made sure we had the maximum about of fun. The perfect mix of calm whale watching followed by more adrenaline pumping fast boat sailing with twists and turns. I went with my primary aged daughters and husband and we all loved it. Even when my eldest felt a little sick this was managed extremely well allowing her to ride in the bridge with plenty of support and distraction until she felt better. I would highly recommend this trip. Don't leave Madeira without experiencing it.
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369kaatb
Aug 23, 2025
Whale & Dophin Watching - A great experience. The captain and the spotter are very enthousiastic. They showed us two different spieces of dolphins. We also made a trip to the rocks where we could swim. They told as a lot about the nature and the animals.
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Hannah_p
Aug 22, 2025
Great guide, we got to... - Great guide, we got to see two types of dolphins and then got to hop in the water. Also played some great music after spotting the dolphins.
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Melissa
Aug 22, 2025
Great time! - Great time, saw a big family of pilot whales, guide was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend. Smaller group allowed for more time to see.
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Wiwi05
Aug 7, 2025
Council! - Great tour with marine biologist
We spotted a pod of pilot whales and then headed back to the coast for a swim.
There is a high possibility of seeing animals thanks to a DA shore “spotter” that communicates with the boat and indicates if it sees splashes.
Excellent dinghy, keeps the sea well.
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Voyager26227005316
Aug 6, 2025
Best Experience - Excellent tour, impeccable crew, a big thanks to John and John who made this experience incredible, very good and lively! 😁
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