Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching: Green Marine Adventure on Madeira Island

Experience the premier dolphin and whale watching adventure on Madeira Island with Magic Dolphin Eco. Go green with our eco-friendly catamaran and hybrid-electric engines!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Magic Dolphin - We depart from the marina in Funchal and head offshore to encounter whales, dolphins, sea turtles and oceanic birds.
    Our spotters on land use powerful binoculars to find the animals and send the boat directly to them!
    Once we have explored offshore we typically cruise by Cabo Girão, the 2nd tallest sea cliff in the world. We then…
What's Included
  • Professional, local guide
  • Live onboard commentary
  • Local taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Experience eco-friendly dolphin and whale watching at its finest on Madeira Island with Magic Dolphin Eco! This one-of-a-kind, purpose-built catamaran comes fully equipped with hybrid-electric engines - the only one of its kind in Madeira Island. It was intricately designed to guarantee passengers an unforgettable, safe and comfortable journey. 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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348ankej
May 28, 2025
Great experience - We actually saw whales and dolphins, the crew was very eager to show us as many animals as possible. But kept a reasonable distance and did not harass the animals.
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Jackie
May 25, 2025
Great trip! Use this ECO trip as they really care and do not stress the wildlife and work with them in their habitat - The trip was really good. Knowledgable & attentive crew, beautiful weather and we saw both Bottle nosed Dolphins and Pilot whales. Nice stop for people to swim off the catamaran. Great trip will do again next time we visit Madeira !
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Blackman-crew
May 22, 2025
Highly recommend - Great trip. Lovely crew, would definitely recommend this. Catamaran is really lovely. Very informative. We Saw, Pilot whales, Spotted dolphins and common dolphins. Love the fact they are mindful of not disturbing the wildlife too much.
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Soniago5851nu
May 3, 2025
Exceptional - I highly recommend! The staff is very friendly and attentive, it was obvious that they were people with a deep knowledge about the species which enriched the experience.
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Adriant1466
Apr 29, 2025
Amazing whales and dolphin trips. - Just back from 2 weeks in beautiful Madeira, we managed to squeeze in 16 trips on the catamaran. Whales and / or dolphins on every trip and some great views of the stunning coastline, I can't recommend the trips enough. Even from the very 1st trip, the crew were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. They are proud in what they do, the amazing island they call home and the wealth of wildlife in their waters. We saw Atlantic Spotted dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Sperm whales, Blainville Beaked whales, Short-finned Pilot whales, flying fish, Portugese man-o-war (by the 100) and a Loggerhead turtle. Over the trips, we got to know both lamd and boat based crews better and they certainly do everything they can to make the trips enjoyable and memorable. Can't wait to return to Madeira and Magic Dolphin will be first port of call.
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Sabrinarc967ua
Apr 27, 2025
Great experience! - Very nice tour. Seeing the dolphins is a unique experience! We loved it! Booking online was completely uncomplicated. The crew very friendly and pleasant. We felt very comfortable. In addition to background knowledge about the dolphins, you will also be given information about the land. The crew went to great lengths to find the animals. So we had 2 sightings of two different species. One should know that it is legally required there to max. 10 minutes to stay with a group of dolphins and then have to be turned off. That's why you spend a lot of time sailing offshore and discovering other animals. Overall we would recommend the tour!
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568rodc
Apr 19, 2025
Catamaran trip from Funchal- April 25 - A great afternoon excursion where we encountered both pilot whales and bottle-nosed dolphins up close. The guides were very informative and this is a trip I would highly recommend!
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Exploration697578
Apr 12, 2025
Magic dolphin - Whales and dolphins seen. Impressive! Especially the dolphins!! Very friendly and helpful crew, highly recommended
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Daniel
Apr 10, 2025
Fantastic experience - Fantastic experience. The staff did a lot to get a really good trip. We saw both whales, dolphins, clumps, turtles and an extremely toxic firefighter (the Portuguese orlogman) delicious comfort aboard. Recommend the trip warmly. We got good value for the money, thanks to the staff.
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Arno
May 15, 2025
Beautiful boat trip with spotted whales - Beautiful cruise along the coast of Madeira. During our sunny trip whale watching in two places. This takes into account rules robdom welfare of the animals (Not too long and not with too many boats at the same time). At the same time also beautiful views of Funchal and the Madeira coast. Because the catamaran can accommodate up to 150 people, it is a bit massive. Also remember to arrive on time. We were more than half an hour before but by then there was already a long line (and with it more limited chance of a good spot on the catamaran). Parking is possible a little further in a parking garage. In the end, the overall experience made it worth at least 4 stars.
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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).