Whale & Dolphin Watching: Madeira's Wild Side

Explore Madeira’s wild side with a thrilling whale and dolphin watching tour. Swim with dolphins and learn from expert marine biologists.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Scorpio Madeira Wildlife - Embark on a boat excursion to observe whales and dolphins. While swimming with dolphins is an option, it cannot be assured. The journey lasts between 2 to 2.5 hours and includes a Marine Biologist Guide on board, along with a dedicated spotter on land.
What's Included
  • Professional rain coat included
  • Life Vest included
Additional Information

Embark on a whale and dolphin watching boat tour from Machico city on Madeira Island, exploring the island’s most untamed areas. Under specific conditions, guests can swim with common and spotted dolphins. A marine biologist specializing in cetaceans accompanies every trip, providing insights into wildlife. While sightings are not guaranteed, the team…

Location
Scorpio Madeira wild life
Rua do Leiria
Meeting time 15 minutes prior to trip departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elodie
Aug 19, 2025
Very professional and super nice - Team on top! Very good explanation. We haven’t seen a whale because unfortunately it’s not the time but we have seen great pilot dolphins!
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Shannon_b
Aug 19, 2025
An unforgettable... - An unforgettable experience! The smaller group (around 14–15 people) made the dolphin and whale watching trip feel personal and relaxed. We were lucky enough to see two types of dolphins, and the views of Madeira from the sea were stunning. Perfect blend of adventure and beauty!
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Theresia
Aug 17, 2025
Very nice trip and good guide! - We saw a big group of whales. The guide provided a lot of information and helped our daughter to overcome her seasickness.
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Mariapro1990
Aug 14, 2025
Whales, Dolphins and Even Flying Fish! - Amazing trip with Sienna and Pedro! 🌊 They were so friendly and welcoming, and Sienna’s knowledge about marine life is incredible. We saw whales, dolphins, birds and even flying fish! My son loved these and we created a core memory right there :) Absolutely unforgettable! Highly recommend!
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Sightsee19405539870
Aug 14, 2025
Whale & Dolphin watching - It was an amazing experience. The crew was really nice, experienced, friendly and shared lot of information. I would definitely recommend it. Thank you to the whole team 🙏😊, it was an unforgettable experience. 🐬🐋🌊☀️
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K2203lxmelanieb
Aug 3, 2025
Highly recommended - Very nice reception, short and not unnecessarily protracted introduction. Super considerate and nice crew, in very strong seas we did not drive extra full throttle. We saw dolphins off Funchal and then had an action-packed ride back. Highly recommended
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Katherineb326
Aug 2, 2025
Fun on the ocean - Great tour even though we weren’t lucky enough to see any wildlife. Our guide was knowledgeable and super friendly! Highly recommended!
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Mobile13126646699
Jul 28, 2025
Great experience! - Great experience! The explanations given were very clear and interesting, we saw several species. Thank you to Guy and the captain for this beautiful excursion!
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R8674qsjoannab
Jul 26, 2025
Great experience - Highly recommend. The guide was very informative and the wildlife was constantly the priority. We saw pilot whales and common dolphins, and enjoyed the swim at the end.
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Ambassador299353
Jul 23, 2025
Worth a visit! - Thank you very much Sienna! Your care and the information about the marine animals were top! Piedro, thank you very much too! You steered the boat safely, so we never felt unsafe, even though the sea was extremely unsettled. Of course, this carries the risk of seasickness. So is ours. But we were well looked after! Thank you! You can tell that the two are very competent and respect nature and its animals! This aspect was important to us and was fully lived by the two! Book and enjoy a tour with them! Highly recommend ES! Greetings Yvonne and Remo
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From $54
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).