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 - Embark on a journey aboard our 2022 eco-friendly catamaran, designed for a comfortable cruise along the southern coast of Madeira Island.
    Our land-based spotters use binoculars to locate marine life and guide the boat directly to them.
    When marine creatures are nearby, our hybrid-electric engines activate, ensuring a silent,…
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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Michaelnw2734ba
Apr 6, 2026
Seriously great trip - Off the scale spectacular. Very stable boat on a flat day was nice, Dolphins and Pilot whales which fulfilled our trip however the captain and crew spotted a whale spray and he extended our trip a little to catch a sperm whale diving right alongside the boat before turning back. Incredible. Choose a calm day!
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Sandra
Apr 3, 2026
Magic - Our first trip was uneventful but had the offer to book again for 10€ per person. Our second trip was magic. Saw pilot whales, fin whales and dolphins. Highly recommended.
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Diane_m
Apr 2, 2026
Excellent afternoon - Very enjoyable and informative by the guides on bord. We were lucky enough to see a few dolphins, it happens very quickly so have to be ready with the camera.
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Lizgs9553gh
Mar 31, 2026
Good for a young family - Really nice experience with a family. Super accommodating with a stroller and provided the proper sized life preservers for my kids.
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Thea_m
Mar 30, 2026
Incredible boat trip - What a beautiful trip! Being out on the boat for the morning was amazing, although chilly with the breeze - definitely take a jacket! We saw so many dolphins and later a turtle, sadly no whales (I'd really hoped). The views of Madeira as we sailed alongside were stunning and the captain was great at telling us all sorts of facts about the places on the coast. Absolutely recommend going!
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Amelie_b
Mar 30, 2026
Simply worthwhile - Punctual + smooth start in exciting waves and great sunshine. After about 20 minutes of sailing, the boat slowed down and soon five happy dolphins were buzzing around us. It was a great sight to see these beautiful animals so close. There was interesting information and on the rest of the ride impressive views of the steep rocky coast. It was a great experience ! Price - performance agrees with 1 00%
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S2307mlanjab
Mar 28, 2026
Well organized catamaran trip with knowledgeable and fun staff - A well organized catamaran trip with knowledgeable and fun staff and also explained the species of dolphins that exist and that we have seen .. yes🎉🙏. Up to three times the staff spotted groups of dolphins and sailed there calmly so that the dolphins were not startled by engine noise.
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Ieva_l
Mar 28, 2026
Good value for money.... - Good value for money. Crew was very energized, friendly and most importantly, actively worked to spot delphins and introduce them to us. Highly recommend.
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Mrs_pud1
Apr 3, 2026
Great views of the Coast - Great size boat with a friendly crew. We saw a large pod of common dolphins and stayed the allowed 10 minutes and then ventured west and was shown some beautiful views on the coast on the way back to Funchal. Having been on whale watching trip in differnt parts of the world, this felt more like a sightseeing cruise than a dolphin and whale watching trip. Nice all the same.
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Clarepep
Apr 7, 2026
Really bad weather… I don’t think the trip should have gone ahead - We went on this trip on Tuesday 31 March. Unfortunately the weather on this day was very, very windy… so windy that aeroplanes had been disrupted and prevented from landing on Madeira that day. We actually questioned whether the boat trip would go ahead and told it was fine. It was very rough and was unfortunately not a very pleasant trip, so much so that I ended up being sea sick, which I have not experienced for many years, even during numerous flotilla sailing holidays. I personally think the trip should have been cancelled as it was not a nice experience. I did not benefit from the school of dolphins, as I was otherwise engaged…
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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).