Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

Join our Madeira yacht tour for an unforgettable whale and dolphin watching adventure. Witness marine life up close in luxury. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

The meeting point is at On Tales store in Calheta’s Marina, 15 minutes before departure time.
Your Captain and the team will give you a warm welcome, where you will have the chance to hear about some safety procedures and tour details. Also, if you have any worries or requests, feel free to expose to the Team accompanying you. The Captain will lead you…

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Cabin
  • Blankets
  • Snorkel equipment (masks, fins and tubes)
  • Toilet
  • Hair and body towels
  • Shower after swimming time
  • Light refreshments (water, fruit juice, soft drinks, beer)
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions. We can organize hotel transfers upon request. There might be an extra charge for this service, depending on the location of your hotel.
  • Snacks / food
Additional Information

Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour:
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the stunning southwest sea of Madeira Island aboard a sophisticated and comfortable motor yacht.
Experience the joy of being close to the wild marine life, including dolphins, whales, turtles, and other incredible creatures! Witness them as they gracefully navigate their journey…

Location
On Tales - Whales and Dolphins Watching Tours
Avenida Dom Manuel I
You will find the On Tales Store at the end of the Marina da Calheta, next to the blue building. Our team will greet you and guide you to our yacht.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Excursion62533049839
Feb 27, 2026
Complete recommendation - From the first contact to the experience of the boat tour and the follow-up contact - On Tales we can recommend 100 percent with a clear conscience. Every single employee was super friendly, dedicated and made our trip a wonderful experience. We particularly liked how considerately the dolphins were treated. You could feel that they cared about the animals. Thank you for this beautiful, moving conclusion to our Madeira trip. Best regards Birgit and Bernadette
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Faraway55867115022
Feb 27, 2026
A top activity! - A very nice experience! We saw a lot of dolphins and they were very close. The yacht was comfortable and spacious. The crew was super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommended!
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Global504621
Feb 18, 2026
Absolutely recommendable! - It was such a beautiful experience-so comfortable with very kind people too! A very good service with drinks, nice pictures and friendly conversations! It seemed so personal and not just like a tourism mass activity. We definitely recommend it!
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Rasmusf755
Feb 18, 2026
A very nice tour - Enough long tour, well planned, good staff, many dolphins, respectful behavior towards the animals, nice view of Madeira from the sea, good boat and drink included. Highly recommend to everyone :)
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Roving27503528595
Feb 17, 2026
Great experience! Do it! - Well organised, knowledgeable and helpful staff, safe, have seen lots of dolphins.
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Faraway33949368161
Feb 16, 2026
Never had something like this in my life!!! - This was truly one of the highlights of our time in Madeira. The crew was professional, warm, and incredibly passionate about the ocean. We were lucky enough to see a large group of Short-Finned Pilot Whales and many Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins up close — an absolutely magical moment. Cruising along the stunning coastline and ending the day with a breathtaking sunset near Calheta made it perfect. Highly recommended — a beautiful and meaningful experience at sea. 🌊✨
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Bohdanas2026
Feb 15, 2026
Felt Like Family from the First Moment - I enjoyed every minute with the On Tale team. From the very first moment, everything felt professional, clear, friendly, and unobtrusive. Together with Captain Beatrice, the team created a warm, family-like atmosphere that made me feel as if I had known them for years. I was lucky with the weather and had a wonderful time watching dolphins and whales, surrounded by drinks, music, and pure relaxation. I felt safe throughout the entire experience, and the small but delightful cookies at the end were a perfect finishing touch. A truly lovely experience.
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Jwn6453ki
Feb 14, 2026
Perfect - The tour is exactly as described. Everyone tried very hard and were extremely friendly and accommodating. You can move freely on board and can simply enjoy the tour. There are no bad places on board so everyone has the same conditions.
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Flyer55533231555
Mar 13, 2026
Highly recommended! - Even though we didn’t spot any whales this time, the trip was a fantastic experience. Luca and Martin are incredibly sympathetic and clearly love what they do, giving their all to make sure everyone has a great time. We were a very small group, which made the atmosphere personal and relaxed. Since no whales were sighted, we spent time with a group of dolphins instead, which was a beautiful highlight. Seeing the island from the ocean’s perspective was stunning, even with the weather we had. We were also given the chance to go for a swim, but we preferred to just stay on board and enjoy the view. A big thank you to the team for the warm welcome!
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Sarah6422013
Feb 23, 2026
Pleasant - We did the excursion in French, and it was perfect since one of the two guides could explain everything in our language. We enjoyed a very nice boat ride — remember to bring a windbreaker. We saw dolphins, but unfortunately no whales. Having said that, being on a small boat made the experience even more enjoyable: we had plenty of space, and were even offered small drinks to accompany the ride.
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From $85
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).