7 Best Madeira Boat Tours

From Calheta: Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

/ June 16, 2026

1.From Calheta: Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Whale and dolphin watching from Calheta, Madeira by fast, quiet speedboat with expert crew guidance and real wildlife respect in 2 hours.

Madeira Pirate Ship: 3-Hour Boat Trip

/ June 25, 2026

2.Madeira Pirate Ship: 3-Hour Boat Trip

3-hour Santa Maria pirate ship sail in Madeira: Cabo Girao cliffs, possible dolphins/whales, and honey cake with Madeira wine.

★ 4.4

“Well organised, fantastic experience really enjoyed the traditional Madeira cake. Would recommend.”

528 reviews3 hoursFrom $54by Madeira Seekers

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Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

/ June 28, 2026

3.Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

Funchal speedboat whale and dolphin watching tour with a marine biologist, small groups, and guaranteed cetacean sightings or a free return.

★ 4.6

“Amazing trip. Saw 2 types of dolphins and then the famous sea cliff. Went quick, got soaked and came back a salt shaker but great guide and would do again if we could.”

526 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $56by Ventura Nature Emotions

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From Calheta: Whale and Dolphin Watching RIB Boat Tour

/ July 30, 2026

4.From Calheta: Whale and Dolphin Watching RIB Boat Tour

A fast 2-hour RIB hunt for Madeira whales and dolphins from Calheta, led by a spotter with expert help and sea views.

★ 4.9

“saw spotted dolphins, a sperm whale and managed to get in for a swim with another pod of dolphins ❤️”

298 reviews2 hoursFrom $70by H2oMadeira

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From Machico: Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

/ August 8, 2026

5.From Machico: Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Join a guided Machico whale-and-dolphin boat tour with a marine biologist and a chance to swim, in 2–2.5 hours.

★ 4.8

“Great tour with very nice staff. Many detailed explanations. We spotted 3 different animal spices: Dolphins, bottle-nose dolphins and pilot whales :)”

225 reviews2 - 2.5 hoursFrom $64by Scorpio Madeira

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Madeira: Boat Trip with Lunch, Drinks, and Hotel Transfer

/ September 11, 2026

6.Madeira: Boat Trip with Lunch, Drinks, and Hotel Transfer

5-hour Madeira boat trip with hotel transfer, buffet lunch, drinks, dolphin-spotting, and snorkelling in clear waters.

★ 4.8

“We were messaged the day before the trip with the location of the meeting point, and the bus arrived within 10 minutes to take us to the harbour. We left on time and were immediately made to feel welcome on board and were offered drinks and comfortable bean bags on the front of the deck.…”

98 reviews5 hoursFrom $81by Living sea

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Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal

/ September 12, 2026

7.Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal

A private Madeira sunset boat cruise from Funchal with Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos, sparkling wine, snacks, and local stories on the Atlantic.

★ 5.0

“A beautiful experience. Paulo and Marc were excellent hosts who shared lots of local knowledge and we had a wonderful final night in Funchal on this lovely yacht.”

96 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $374.91by Madeira with Linda

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