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!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marina da Quinta Grande - 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
What's Not Included
  • 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 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.

Customer Ratings
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Quest302744
May 12, 2024
Sea Emotions tour highly recommended. - We made a nice trip looking for dolphins and whales. Unfortunately we didn't see anything the last time, but we did see more dolphins. It was well organized, clear explanations and just nice to see Madeira from the water. Tip, take a poncho or raincoat with you 😆
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146nastjan
May 7, 2024
Dolphins seen - It is clear that it is always a matter of luck whether you see the animals. The team was professional and did everything to ensure that the guests had a great experience.
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Gracam822
Apr 29, 2024
Whales and dolphins - We saw a large group of whales and many dolphins on the way back. It was a fantastic experience. Carolina and Filipe are great professionals! Thank you very much!
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Andreig632
Apr 18, 2024
Thank you, Fernanda! - We saw the beautiful creatures, it was hot, so have sunscreen and kinda chilly when you got back. Fernanda was awesome, told us a lot of things and she was very kind. PS some people got sea sick eventho they thought they won't. So you might wanna take a pill before. 10/10
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559meghanan
Apr 17, 2024
Beautiful and great experience - would recommend! - Fantastic experience! We took the tour from Canical rather than Funchal as we were told the chances of seeing whales or dolphins was higher. We had a lovely marine biologist who took us through what to expect on the boat and from the experience, explaining the different species of whales / dolphins we could expect to see. The tour in itself was great as we went quite far into the water to increase our chances to see an animal and we were thrilled and lucky to see many sperm whales. Would definitely recommend as it is a great and very personal experience as only 12-14 people are allowed on that one boat. You have to get lucky with such experiences, but it is worth the risk seeing these magnificent animals in their habitats, unbothered!
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708alistairs
Apr 8, 2024
Great whale watching experience - Amazing day out in the sun, the experienced marine biologist guide made every effort to find marine wildlife for us to see. (We saw some of the local pilot whales!!)
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885annettg
Apr 1, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Best decision to do this tour here! We combined the whale and dolphin watching tour with the PR 8 hike. We were even picked up halfway back to the harbor, combined with a cool trip with a cave tour! Everyone was very friendly and professional! Safety was taken into account and it was a great experience to "fly" over the waves or glide with them. Our boat driver really searched tirelessly and gave it his all with great enthusiasm: but we weren't lucky. Once a dolphin swam briefly under the boat and we saw flying fish :) Instead, there was a new tour offer for all participants free of charge. It couldn't be better. We say thank you very much!
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Compass34759664452
Mar 31, 2024
Fantastic experience - It was a fantastic experience. Thank you to the entire Madeira Sea Emotions team for the kindness and care they gave us, especially the children. The sighting of the group of sperm whales was magical.
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Roving24818014935
Mar 31, 2024
Sperm whale watching - This Easter Sunday we were blessed by a huge group of sperm whales on the island of Madeira! A magnificent and unforgettable trip! Very grateful to the entire Madeira Sea Emotions team for the experience!
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Luisfsoares
Mar 31, 2024
Family cetacean watching - It was a really fun experience! We managed to see a huge group of sperm whales and learn a lot about these whales. Carolina, a marine biologist, was very friendly and instructive. A special thank you to "captain" André Moreira for providing us with this spectacular family morning.
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