Sea Safari in Funchal: Whale, Dolphin, Turtle, and Bird Watching Ocean Adventure

Embark on an exciting Sea Safari in Funchal and experience a thrilling ocean adventure. Discover whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and birds in their natural habitat while enjoying comfortable seating and informative commentary.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Magic Dolphin - This activity is specialized for the wild life lovers. Magic Dolphin Sea Safaris is purpose build boat with 500 Hp engines gives us to easy maneuver to get to the whales and dolphins faster then the any other boats in Marina Funchal. Our spotters on land gives us the direction where the Whales and the Dolphins are before we depart….
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Local taxes included
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Embark on a marine journey as we venture out into the ocean in search of whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and sea birds in their natural habitats.
Fully reconstructed in 2023, the Sea Safari is propelled by two cutting-edge 250hp engines, allowing us to traverse more distance than any other boat in Funchal.
Enjoy your voyage on comfortable double…

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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Northstar57276154345
Oct 25, 2025
Pilot whales on the move ! - It was simply amazing! - we saw a lot of pilot whales and they came so close! The crew took the time to explain everything about their behaviours, there was a baby pilot whale next to the mother and it is interesting to know the way they sleep. I can highly recommend this trip which is fun-pact and also relaxing with great views over the island of Madeira!
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Simon_w
Oct 19, 2025
Highly Recommended!! - Great trip - good fun on the rib and we saw lots of the Pilot Whales which are native to the area. Great guide, very knowledgeable.
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Happyvet
Aug 31, 2025
Whale and dolphin spotting - Absolutely brilliant. Excellent marine biologist and boat captain. I was nervous but sitting at the back it was fine. Beautiful dolphins and two types of whales, really blessed! Well done to all.
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Nikolett
Aug 31, 2025
Friendly, unique, animal Lover - Captains were dolphin friendly they gave us a lot of information of the creatures we saw it was an awesome experience! They were so nice ! If you wanna see them, choose this way not dolphin shows!
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628jordis
Aug 24, 2025
Fantastic experience. - Fantastic experience. We could see a group of dolphins (molar dolphins), including young. The tour in the boat was very good, and we were given explanations at every moment of the places we were seeing. Both the guide and the captain of the vessel a 10.
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Wendybk3337rh
Aug 17, 2025
Amazing Experience - Booked as a solo traveller. Clear booking confirmation and departure point easy to locate on Funchal marina. After a safety briefing we sped out of the harbour. After only twenty minutes we were at a depth of 1400 metres when an adult female sperm whale was spotted. We had good, close up sitings and were able to watch the whale rolling and blow. Our marine biologist gave insightful information throughout. There were 18 of us in the boat and the boat turns so everyone can take photos and videos. I sat at the back which is less bumpy when the boat bounces over the waves. However, I found this exhilarating and with all the spray too. We did head to another site towards the Deserted Islands in search of bottle nosed dolphins but unfortunately didn’t manage to see any. It was though a fantastic two hours on the water; especially as seeing a sperm whale that close is a rare and special thing. The temperature at sea is the same as on land so no special clothing is required. Bags can be safely stowed. Magic Dolphin adhered to marine conservation guidelines whilst at sea, which was important to me. Highly recommended.
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Peter_v
Aug 7, 2025
Have a good trip! - Very nice tour, very nice and friendly guide with a lot of knowledge (forgot her name, she was Italian). Happy beautiful animals seen
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Fabrice
Jul 31, 2025
An unforgettable walk!! Thank you so much! - If you want to live a beautiful experience at sea while preserving these magnificent creatures, do not hesitate! We saw 3 sperm whales and about 15 Dolphins. Thanks to Ruben, the captain, and Florine for all the explanations (and in French)! They're passionate.
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Anna
Jul 27, 2025
A great experience - The Sea Safari was a uniquely beautiful experience. Two species of dolphins have been spotted, the Atlantic spotted dolphin and the bottlenose dolphin. The speedboat ride was pleasant and the accompanying marine biologist was very rousing and exciting. All questions were answered comprehensively.
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Andrew_r
Jul 7, 2025
Excellent! - Amazing trip! We were lucky enough to see spotted and bottlenose dolphins. A worthwhile experience with an experienced biologist as our guide.
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).