Madeira Eco Catamaran: Premier Dolphin and Whale Watching Experience
4.5
1,369 Ratings
Funchal
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: 1 day learn more
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 cetaceans very happy!

Our certified guides will provide you with informative commentary and fun facts about the cetaceans and different species that you may see.

On our way back, we sail close to the coast passing by many points of interest that may include:

• Cabo Girão - the 2nd highest sea cliff in the world (time permitting you can go for a quick swim)
• Camara de Lobos Bay
• World famous Reid’s Hotel where Winston Churchill and high profile celebs stayed during visits to Madeira Island
• Enjoy views of our paradise island in comfort and style

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 hybrid-electric engines lower noise and emissions, rendering it the top experience not just for our guests, but also for our cherished underwater inhabitants!

Two layers for optimal viewing, four trampoline nets are located at the boat’s front, two restrooms, and two bars for beverages and light bites are available onboard.

Our team of trained guides is dedicated to providing everyone the best experience possible. They imbibe their knowledge regarding the species we spot, Madeira’s history, and local points of interest.

  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
Location
J3WR+7C Funchal
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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George_a
Jun 11, 2024
Great way to spend time... - Great way to spend time with friends, a partner or even solo. Crew were great with plenty of information and not only provided dolphin sightings but also a guided tour of the local villages on the island as we headed back to the finishing point.
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Ailsa32
Jun 10, 2024
Fab - U - Lous - Informative and exciting trip. We were very lucky. We saw bottle nosed dolphins playing down the side of the catamaran. They dived under the nets and jumped around. What a sight. After the regulation 10 mins we moved further from shore and saw Atlantic Spotted dolphins. Loads of them. At least 10. They were fast and busy. Chasing each other around the boat. We then saw a mother and baby dolphin. No photos as was concentrating on the experience!
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Alice_c
Jun 10, 2024
Great dolphin watching boat tour - This was a great experience! We saw two pods of bottle nosed dolphins and we were able to swim in the sea. Highly recommend!
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Henni_rasch
Jun 8, 2024
Highly recommended - An absolute asset to the island, this tour was world class and we really enjoyed it. We were able to experience two groups of dolphins up close - breathtaking and very concerned about the welfare of the animals!
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Nigel_r
Jun 7, 2024
Disability friendly - Excellent service I have mobility issues and they gave me priority boarding and were very helpful and friendly. We saw some large Whales and was a memorable experience
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Bobbijof398
Jun 5, 2024
Fun, professional and correct - Great tourguides Good sense of humor Good knowledge with the right message about sealife. We saw a big pack of spotter Dolphins… I was so emotional as I’ve never seen dolphins in real life. The snorkeling stop looked like fun, will be prepared for that next time. Im going back this week 😊
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Experience623133
Jun 11, 2024
Dolphin Delights - Busy trip with lots of people but tickets and queuing well-handle. Competent and welcoming crew - excellent opportunities to see dolphins. The trip was conducted in a respectful way to the animals with efforts made to ensure they were not uncomfortable with our presence. Thanks to all involved!
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Irene_h
Jun 9, 2024
Good 3 hr trip for those that want to encounter wild life in their environment - The crew was in the look out for wild life. Within 30 min of departure we saw bottle nose dolphins. Stayed around to see the go in and out off the water.
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13556987
Jun 9, 2024
Half of it is a coastline tour - The first half of the tour was really nice and we enjoyed two sightings. However, for the second half it was just a coastline tour from Cabi Girao back to Funchal with no possibility of seeing marine life. I would have expected to spend the three hours out in the sea looking for dolphins and whales.
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Judith_s
Jun 5, 2024
Be prepared to push to see as tourists will do it to you. So sad. - The staff were lovely and most people saw dolphins. I, however, have been brought up not to push in front of people, so for me it was a waste of money. It could have been improved if the company had made an announcement to request that those who had a good view allow those at the back to see. I think it was particularly bad on the top deck, where we were jostled by others pushing, most being older, middle class and rather entitled. Would not recommend unless you are happy to push others to get a look in. Very disappointing and not the fault of the crew, who just underestimated the pushy folk on top deck. Shame.
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