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Small-group boat trip · Funchal

Funchal Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

Funchal, Madeira 1 boat runs this tour
Funchal Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip
Duration
3 hours
Schedule
10:00–13:00
Departs from
Funchal
Languages
EN
Payment
On the day, no prepayment

Overview

From Funchal marina the boat heads offshore from the island's south coast; the species seen change with the season, and dolphin pods are frequent all year. Watching follows regional rules, and some boats work with lookouts on the shore. A coastal swim stop may be made on the way back.

Boats running this tour

1 boat

Pick a boat to see its times, photos and booking form. You pay on board on the day.

Route

Funchal marina, Offshore watching grounds, Funchal marina

3 stops~13 km route10:00–13:00
3 stops · ~13 kmStraight line between stopsOpen in map
  1. 10:00
  2. 10:40
  3. 13:00

Times and stop order are a sample itinerary; each boat sets its own schedule and the skipper may adjust the route for weather and sea conditions.

What's included

Included

  • Boat trip and skipper
  • Whale and dolphin watching

Not included

  • Drinks unless the boat says otherwise

Who it's for

Suitable

  • Families with children — no age limit
  • Private groups — whole-boat charter
  • Solo travellers and small groups — per-person seats

Not suitable / ask first

  • Pets — no boat lists them as allowed
  • Wheelchairs — access not listed, ask in advance
  • Alcohol — no boat lists it as sold or allowed, ask first

Compiled from the details each boat gives on its own profile.

Good to know

Meeting point
  • Funchal
Hotel pick-up
No hotel pick-up listed; you make your own way to the meeting point.
Season
All year
Prices
Adult €55 · Child €35 · Private charter €901+Prices are each boat's current rates.
Cancellation
  • More than 24 h before: free cancellation
  • 12 h–24 h before: late cancellation
  • Less than 12 h before: counts as a no-show
Nothing is charged in advance, so there is nothing to refund; late cancellations and no-shows are noted on your booking record.Private charter: More than 14 days before: free cancellation · 7 days–14 days before: late cancellation · 3 days–7 days before: late cancellation · Less than 3 days before: counts as a no-show
Weather
If wind or waves make the trip unsafe, the operator postpones or cancels; you are never charged for an operator cancellation. You pay on board, so there is no prepayment at risk.
Local notes
  • Sightings are not guaranteed; many boats offer a second trip if nothing is seen.

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Booking

Funchal Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

Which boat would you like?

Boats running this route; times, capacity and price vary by boat.

€110
2 guests
€55 per person
1 boat runs this tour