Things to do in Madeira, Madeira Islands: The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching

September 24, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Breezy Madeira is an eponymous island in the Madeira Islands, a Portuguese archipelago. The capital city of Funchal was settled in the 15th century and is a colorful collection of gardens, religious sites, and quirky tourist attractions like the thatched-roof Madeira Story Centre. Hike to the summit of Pico Ruivo and you’ll feel like you’ve climbed through the clouds. Unwind over a glass of Madeira wine, an historic fortified beverage that’s musky and subtly sweet.
Restaurants in Madeira

1. Madeira Adventure Kingdom

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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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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. H2o Madeira

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H2o Madeira

WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING COMPANY Join us for an unforgettable experience, See up close dolphins and whales in their natural habitat

4. Lourenco Sardinha boat tour

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Lourenco Sardinha boat tour

Feel the adventure and discover the coast and beautiful bays of the eastern end of Madeira Island or enjoy a magnificent view aboard our boats while you're back from a long walk are the suggestions we have for you! Lourenco Sardinha is a boat tour service that offers connection trips between Quinta do Lorde Marina and Cais do Sardinha.

5. 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.

6. Lobosonda - Madeira Whale Watching

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Lobosonda - Madeira Whale Watching

Our mission is to provide clients with a special experience raising awareness and understanding of the entire marine biodiversity of Madeira. There is one rule that we always keep in mind: We are the guests out there so we need to behave accordingly! We believe that our work is far more than a source of income and are committed to the Ocean and all its marine biodiversity. As a thank you for all the beautiful sightings of marine mammals, we had over the past years, the Lobosonda team works with heart and soul daily on ocean issues and its protection. We will take you into the “blue office” a beautiful and sensitive workplace. In the Ocean there are also laws that apply, the most important one: respect! Each species has a different character, varies their behaviour and the daily condition of the animals also plays a role on each sighting. Therefore we cannot guarantee sightings on every sailing but, our team does their best daily.

7. Azul Diving Center

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Azul Diving Center

Azul Diving Center Madeira is a top service SSI and PADI dive center and water activities located at Quinta do Lorde Resort - Hotel - Marina on beautiful Ponta Sao Lourenco,Madeira Island. Our focus is on custom-tailored dive and snorkel trips, individual training and small, fun groups of people! Enjoy a morning or afternoon dive in our stunning house reef, easily accessible from the beach or our jetty. We do offer also Kayak Tour in one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world such as the "Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve". Don't forget our whale watching tours and our famous "Swim with Dolphins Trip", one of the best experience you can have in Madeira! We are located in the area with the highest concentration of Dolphins and Whales and our trips have a succesfull rate of 98%!

8. 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.

9. Living Sea Boat Trip

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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.

10. On Tales

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On Tales

Madeira Island Boat Tours: Whale Watching | Private Charter | Coastal Cruises | Sunset tours | An affordable luxury you won't forget!

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