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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David_s
Jan 15, 2026
Whale-watching - Comfortable catamaran, knowledgeable crew, saw pilot whales and dolphins, Cabot Girao and Camara da Lobos from the sea. 3 hours well-spent.
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Miriam_h
Jan 14, 2026
Excellent experience. - Excellent facilities and great guide. We encountered both whales and dolphins. Make sure to dress warm if its windy
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Aitor_t
Jan 9, 2026
Great! - Great experience. Attentive and punctual crew! We saw dolphins! We've been left wanting to see the whales! We'll have to go back!
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Laurenbo3563ut
Jan 9, 2026
Magical - This was such an incredible experience! We knew that it wasn’t a guarantee to see dolphins and would have been happy even without, as being able to see the island from the sea was lovely and the crew were very friendly. We were very lucky to see 2 families of bottlenose dolphins, one of which ended up swimming alongside side us in the boat which was absolutely magical! The highlight of our trip!
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Miinap2026
Jan 8, 2026
Jumping dolphins - The crew did it´s best so we could spot dolphins. They even went further than usual because at first it seemed that there is no dolphins in sight today. But then the crew spotted a dolphin family and we saw them really close. The dolphins came to swim, dive and jump next to the boat. It was beautiful!
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Cruiser818033
Jan 7, 2026
Dolphins - Excellent we saw the dolphins! Very nice excursion not to be missed even if there is rain! The view of the coast is stunning and the 3hours pass very quickly
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Stefanie_m
Jan 4, 2026
Highly recommended!!! - Highly recommended! Excellent value for money. Experienced and professional tour guides. Special thanks to Salvador, a truly pleasant and knowledgeable member of staff! The boat wasn't overcrowded. Everything was extremely well organized. We received a lot of information and even saw dolphins and whales several times.
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Gabyx2015
Jan 1, 2026
Fantastic boat trip to spot marine mammals and see the coastline and cliffs of Madeira - We went with my elderly parents to spot whales/dolphins as a family outing while we were in Madeira to see in 2026. My father has some mobility issues but he got on the catamaran ok, with a little bit of support from the crew. The boat ride was great and I very much enjoyed watching the changing light in the sky and the effect on the water; the day started out sunny. Views of the island from the sea were fantastic. The crew explained things well so we knew what to expect. We did spot a family of pilot whales on this trip. Truly magical to see them in their natural habitat, and the info provided about them by the crew was much appreciated. As we sat on the top deck, we got a bit wet as it rained quite heavily on the way back. The crew did warn us but we liked the view and it was less crowded, which suited us better. My son would like to go again but we don’t have time on this trip. Will definitely do it again when we are next in Madeira. Totally recommend this excursion.
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Vincent_l
Dec 30, 2025
good experience - The price was reasonable, and we got to see a group of pilot whales up close. The itinerary was well-planned and comfortable; after the whale watching, we also enjoyed views of Madeira's coastline and Madeira Airport from the sea. Our whole family was very happy.
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Lindsay_b
Jan 1, 2026
Fun afternoon - This might be my own fault for not reading the description as closely as I should have, but I was a bit surprised by the number of people on the boat. We did see some pilot whales, which was neat, but it wasn't the most exciting adventure ever (possibly due to the time of year). The crew was super nice and professional.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).