The 10 Best Dolphin & Whale Watching in Funchal, Madeira Islands

September 28, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, was declared a city in the 1500s, and became an important point between the old and new worlds. The laid-back city owes much of its historical prominence to "white gold," Madeiran sugar. Today Funchal is known for its appealing temperatures, wine and crafts. Top spots to visit include the open Worker's Market, Blandy's Wine Lodge and the Sacred Art Museum. Friendly locals, walkable streets and cheap taxis make the city easy to get around.
Restaurants in Funchal

1. Madeira Adventure Kingdom

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5.0 based on 786 reviews

Madeira Adventure Kingdom

Madeira Adventure Kingdom is a tour operator and a company of active tourism on the beautiful Madeira Island. We are specialist in Canyoning, hiking tours, levada walks, whales and dolphins watching, boat trips and much more.

2. Ventura Nature Emotions

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5.0 based on 406 reviews

Ventura Nature Emotions

VENTURA|nature emotions is a nature tourism company based in Madeira Islands, Portugal with a clear ambition – organize birdwatching tours, whale & dolphin watching tours, and outdoor activities around Madeira Islands, Desertas Islands and Selvagens Islands on a classic sailing boat and on a comfortable RIB boat.Since 2000 we give the opportunity to watch several species of marine birds like shearwaters and petrels including the madeiran storm-petrel, white faced storm-petrel, fea's and zino's petrel, bulwer's petrel and many marine mammals like the spotted dolphins, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, pilot whales, sperm whales and many others species.Since 2006 we are also organizing land tours to see endemic birds like the zino's petrel, torcaz pigeon and the madeira firecrest in the mountains. We have in our team people with great motivation and experience in the several fields like marine biologists, skippers, guides and tour leaders, and tour managers that, associated to the always present professionalism, contributes to a pleased atmosphere during our programmes and the most enjoyable guided tours.VENTURA |nature emotions is totally committed to the conservation of our natural world and likes to give to all that came in our tours a different experience of seeing the natural species. We think that is a need to have correct knowledge of the species and their habitats to have a successful conservation attitude.We hope to see you soonFrom all the Ventura Team ;)

3. Living Sea Boat Trip

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5.0 based on 82 reviews

Living Sea Boat Trip

Living Sea is a boat with 22 meters and 70 tons. equipped with two engine Perkins M 225TI Our programs in the observation of whales and dolphins, ride the desert (nature reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site) and travel along the south coast of the island of Madeira with the aim of observing the beauty of our coast. Lunch and dinner on board.

4. Madeira Divepoint

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Madeira Divepoint

Madeira Divepoint is located in the Pestana Hotel Madeira Carlton and is the only PADI 5 Star Training Facility and Dive Resort in Madeira. The dive – center has a fantastic ocean front location on the south side of Madeira. Whether you are like to go diving in the National Underwater park, snorkeling with Dolphins or just joining us for the boat ride, you’ll find that our staff is highly trained and friendly, our boats are customized for diving and snorkeling and our facilities is first class. Come join us to see some of the most spectacular underwater world, wrecks and beautiful fish life found in Madeira.

5. Scuba Madeira

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Scuba Madeira

Dive in the fascinating Underwater World of Madeira. For us scuba diving is a passion and we like to show our guests the beautiful and rich marine life in Madeira. Diving is something special for us we are placing a high value on personal attention and individualized service. Our friendly approach, the relaxed atmosphere and the flexible dive planning making scuba diving with Scuba Madeira a comfortable dive experience. We are providing diving in the National Park Garajau and in the ECO Park of Funchal, Wreck, night, cavern and FREE nitrox diving.

6. Ilha Tours

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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Ilha Tours

Ilhatours is a tourist entertainment company in that its primary mission is to provide excellent services through its high quality products. Only in this way we propose to keep ourselves in a highly competitive sector as the Tourism sector in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. We are committed to provid the highest level of quality in the provision of our playful character services and recreational activities.

7. Oceansee

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Oceansee

We offer a thrilling 2h tour on the speed boat which has 250 horse power. We take max 12, min 2 people per trip to watch whales and dolphins. This trip is for all kinds of people, ones who enjoy speed and adrenaline but who also enjoy nature and wildlife. During the first hour we ride into the ocean to find some dolphins and whales and after that you have the opportunity to enjoy views of the West coast of Funchal. You will be able to see Cabo Girão – the highest sea cliff in Europe. During the summer we take a 20min stop for a swim next to Fajãs do Cabo Girão. On all of our trips we have a professional biologist/guide. Also, our company provides a photo report of your trip, bottled water and during the summer, swimming with dolphins.

8. VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

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5.0 based on 100 reviews

VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

We are the only whale watching company in Madeira providing a luxury dolphins and whales.

9. Summerboard

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Summerboard

Hello Im José and I am a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer My companies name is Summerboard and I do all the types of diving here in Madeira.

10. VMT Madeira

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4.5 based on 1,510 reviews

VMT Madeira

Madeira Catamaran, is one of the most popular boat trips on Madeira island and have been operating since 2003, taking clients out to sea to watch dolphins, whales and turtles in their natural habitat.

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