Magic Dolphin Sea Safaris Madeiras finest speedboat adventure sightseeing tour.
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167 Ratings
Funchal
Experience the thrill of Madeira's finest speedboat adventure sightseeing tour with Magic Dolphin Sea Safaris. Discover the beauty of the ocean while ensuring sustainability and a high success rate of dolphin and whale sightings.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Magic Dolphin - Join us for an ocean adventure as we head offshore exploring for whales, dolphins, sea turtles and oceanic birds in their natural environment. Completely rebuilt in 2023 the Sea Safari is powered by two brand new 250hp engines, so you can expect to cover a greater distance than any other boat in Funchal. Double cushioned seats ensure a comfortable adventure with amazing 360° views while you enjoy the best opportunity to see marine wildlife.

Our team of spotters on land use powerful binoculars to find the dolphins & whales and then sends the boat directly to them. The boat sits low on the water so you feel very close to the whales and dolphins, but remember, it is wildlife, and the primary goal is to be respectful of their habitat.

Listen to informative commentary about the cetaceans of Madeira, as your captain and marine biologist guide make sure you have a great time whilst learning about the marine wildlife, marine environment and ecosystem.

This trip is dedicated to encountering whales, dolphins, sea turtles and oceanic birds. We love to share these marine wildlife adventures and our observations with you while we explore offshore Madeira and its amazing biodiversity.

What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • Dedicated tour escort/host
  • Landing and facility fees covered
  • All local taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Experience the ultimate speedboat adventure sightseeing tour in Madeira.

Our twin 250hp engines, equipped with the most recent lean burn technology, produce minimal emissions, reduce noise pollution in the aquatic ecosystem, and contribute to the sustainability of our excursions.

With an impressive 500hp, our swift boat is able to navigate more extensive areas, offering a rare fusion of entertainment and exploration, while maintaining a sighting success record in Funchal of over 98%.

Utilising high-powered binoculars, our team on the shore diligently locates dolphins and whales and alerts our captain, positioning the boat for the highest probability of sightings.

For every encounter, our captain and team of marine biologists will deliver insightful interpretation of the specific species observed.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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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(167 Ratings)
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Trish_p
Jun 10, 2024
Great experience - Natasha was really knowledgeable and lovely to talk to. I was also impressed with her passion for the dolphins and their quality of life.
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M6855fbandreasj
May 29, 2024
Must do - We actually just wanted to find out when the best time to go was and then spontaneously took the 3:30 p.m. tour on the small catamaran. One of the best things we've experienced. We saw dolphins up close and the crew was great. You not only see something but also learn a lot and get tips for typical restaurants. Simply great and swimming at 22.8C° was really cool
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Cat731568
May 29, 2024
Just beautiful - Brilliant tour could not fault staff or the boat. Wonderful seeing the dolphins. Staff go the extra mile to make it a wonderful experience. Thank you
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Ginou38
May 22, 2024
Beautiful beautiful beautiful - I appreciated the technical competence of the pilot and the knowledge of the species of the two guides. I liked the discretion during the discovery of the Bottlenose Dolphins and the decision to let them eat in peace despite our thirst to see them.... I loved the Spotted Dolphins sequence! a real delirium.....I cried with emotion!
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Passenger52797655771
May 21, 2024
Best option to see dolphins in Madeira! - Unique experience with a passionate guide. We saw Orcas! And also 2 species of dolphins! We enjoyed this boat trip and will never forget it!
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Stephenbull2021
May 14, 2024
Holiday Highlight of our week in Funchal ….4 hours and great viewing of dolphins along with time for a dip in the sea - Great trip with family of 9 including 3 children on Friday 10th …..crew were brilliant and very helpful and knowledgable
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Anjulih2024
May 13, 2024
10/10 experience with Magic Dolphin seeing dolphins and sperm whales! - We had the most amazing experience with Magic Dolphin! Our guide was very knowledgable and told us all about the animals we saw. It’s great how much the company actually cares about the wildlife (eg can only spend 10 mins with the animals so as not to disturb them). We were extremely lucky and managed to see several pods of dolphins (common and spotted) leaping out of the water and a pod of sperm whales including a 20 metre large solo male. Absolutely incredible! Would definitely recommend Magic Dolphin for anyone visiting Madeira.
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Nomad36575147289
May 12, 2024
Awesome trip - We did this on the off chance just wondered down to the marina and booked on the day. We were pretty lucky they had space and when we went out it was only half full so that was great as we could all move around the boat and get some good photos. We seen bottlenose dolphins jumping and playing even seen one chase a fish under the boat! Also we seen common dolphins surfing the boat. Great few hours out at sea. The guide was very good too.
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K1355zmheidis
May 23, 2024
Great Experience - We saw pilotwhales and dolphins. Was a great day. Nice guys and top boat. Interesting information during the boat ride.
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Laurence_m
Jun 4, 2024
Not worth the money - Unfortunately we only got to see 1 dolphin briefly and from far away. I don’t think this was worth the amount of money we paid as a family of 4. The weather was nice and we did enjoy some good views of the sea.
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