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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

Whales and Dolphins Watching Tour: Come experience the marvellous nature of the south west sea of Madeira Island on board a refined and comfortable motor …More

Funchal, Portugal
5.0 (885)

Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

Whales and Dolphins Watching Tour: Come experience the marvellous nature of the south west sea of Madeira Island on board a refined and comfortable motor...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (885)
from
$85
Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4

Embark from Funchal to the enchanting landscapes of Madeira’s North Coast. Discover São Vicente’s waterfall, resembling a delicate bridal veil, and explore Seixal, home to …More

Funchal, Portugal
4.9 (3,308)

Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4

Embark from Funchal to the enchanting landscapes of Madeira’s North Coast. Discover São Vicente’s waterfall, resembling a delicate bridal veil, and explore Seixal, home to...

7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (3,308)
from
$80
Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal

Feel the wind in your hair and smell the salty air. Madeira has so much to offer and so do our boat trips. One thing …More

5.0 (94)

Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal

Feel the wind in your hair and smell the salty air. Madeira has so much to offer and so do our boat trips. One thing...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (94)
from
$359
Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

Whale Watching Tour: Treat yourself to a comfortable yacht and a professional crew! How about a glass of sparkling wine while watching whales and dolphins? …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Funchal, Portugal
5.0 (406)

Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

Whale Watching Tour: Treat yourself to a comfortable yacht and a professional crew! How about a glass of sparkling wine while watching whales and dolphins?...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (406)
from
$605
Dolphin - Whale - Turtle - Bird Watching

Join us for an ocean adventure as we head offshore exploring for whales, dolphins, sea turtles and oceanic birds in their natural environment. Completely rebuilt …More

Funchal, Portugal
4.8 (247)

Dolphin - Whale - Turtle - Bird Watching

Join us for an ocean adventure as we head offshore exploring for whales, dolphins, sea turtles and oceanic birds in their natural environment. Completely rebuilt...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (247)
from
$58
Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal

This coasteering adventure is special because it mixes fun activities like boat ride, cliff jumping, slacklining, snorkeling, and exploring sea caves with the amazing coastline …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (79)

Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal

This coasteering adventure is special because it mixes fun activities like boat ride, cliff jumping, slacklining, snorkeling, and exploring sea caves with the amazing coastline...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (79)
from
$81
Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4x4 Experience

Embark from Funchal to the enchanting landscapes of Madeira’s North Coast. Discover São Vicente’s waterfall, resembling a delicate bridal veil, and explore Seixal, home to …More

Funchal, Portugal
4.9 (119)

Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4x4 Experience

Embark from Funchal to the enchanting landscapes of Madeira’s North Coast. Discover São Vicente’s waterfall, resembling a delicate bridal veil, and explore Seixal, home to...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (119)
from
$80
Magic Dolphin Celebrity

Magic Dolphin Celebrity offers, upmarket dolphin and whale watching. Boat is unique, beautiful classic catamaran. Has so much space inside and outside. Limited to 18 …More

Funchal, Portugal
4.9 (107)

Magic Dolphin Celebrity

Magic Dolphin Celebrity offers, upmarket dolphin and whale watching. Boat is unique, beautiful classic catamaran. Has so much space inside and outside. Limited to 18...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (107)
from
$46
Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching

Go green with the premier dolphin and whale watching Eco-experience on Madeira Island! Magic Dolphin Eco is the only purpose built dolphin & whale watching …More

4.7 (223)

Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching

Go green with the premier dolphin and whale watching Eco-experience on Madeira Island! Magic Dolphin Eco is the only purpose built dolphin & whale watching...

150 to 180 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (223)
from
$40
Private Full Day 4X4 Experience: East or West

Join us on a private full-day open roof jeep and discover the stunning landscapes of the East or West side of the island. Lunch not …More

Funchal, Portugal
5.0 (82)

Private Full Day 4X4 Experience: East or West

Join us on a private full-day open roof jeep and discover the stunning landscapes of the East or West side of the island. Lunch not...

7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (82)
from
$639
Time Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in Madeira

The Santa Maria de Colombo is a replica of Christopher Columbus's flag ship. It makes a trip along the souht coast of Madeira Island, usually …More

4.4 (192)

Time Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in Madeira

The Santa Maria de Colombo is a replica of Christopher Columbus's flag ship. It makes a trip along the souht coast of Madeira Island, usually...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (192)
from
$52
Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch

Enjoy a stress-free all-inclusive boat trip from start to finish with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Step aboard and settle into a comfortable spot in …More

4.9 (85)

Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch

Enjoy a stress-free all-inclusive boat trip from start to finish with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Step aboard and settle into a comfortable spot in...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (85)
from
$80
Funchal : Observation of dolphins and whales in a luxury catamaran

Come and relax aboard the most luxurious cataraman on Madeira Island. Having the possibility to observe dolphins, whales or turtles in their natural environment. The …More

4.2 (140)

Funchal : Observation of dolphins and whales in a luxury catamaran

Come and relax aboard the most luxurious cataraman on Madeira Island. Having the possibility to observe dolphins, whales or turtles in their natural environment. The...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.2 (140)
from
$46
Catamaran Sunset Cruise from Funchal by VMT Madeira

Enjoy a unique setting with the beautiful colors of a sunset reflected in the sea, accompanied by the peaceful melody of the ocean. Get also …More

4.4 (67)

Catamaran Sunset Cruise from Funchal by VMT Madeira

Enjoy a unique setting with the beautiful colors of a sunset reflected in the sea, accompanied by the peaceful melody of the ocean. Get also...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (67)
from
$46
Private Half-Day 4X4 Experience: East or West

Join on a private half-day jeep tour and discover the stunning landscapes of the east or west side of the island. East Tour: Head to …More

Funchal, Portugal
5.0 (33)

Private Half-Day 4X4 Experience: East or West

Join on a private half-day jeep tour and discover the stunning landscapes of the east or west side of the island. East Tour: Head to...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (33)
from
$447
Lighthouse View 1 - Cais do Sardinha to Lighthouse and return Quinta do Lorde

Come with us and admire a 150-year-old lighthouse, the oldest in Madeira Archipelago. You'll also be able to see Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro, the North Coast …More

5.0 (10)

Lighthouse View 1 - Cais do Sardinha to Lighthouse and return Quinta do Lorde

Come with us and admire a 150-year-old lighthouse, the oldest in Madeira Archipelago. You'll also be able to see Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro, the North Coast...

45 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
from
$35
Lighthouse View 2 - Boat Tour Ponta São Lourenço

Come with us and admire a 150-year-old lighthouse, the oldest in Madeira Archipelago. You'll also be able to see Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro, the North Coast …More

4.8 (12)

Lighthouse View 2 - Boat Tour Ponta São Lourenço

Come with us and admire a 150-year-old lighthouse, the oldest in Madeira Archipelago. You'll also be able to see Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro, the North Coast...

90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (12)
from
$43
Wines Tasting Experience and Skywalk with Dolphin Watching

"Enjoy the famous vineyards at São Vicente, the amazing skywalk at Cabo Girão and the beauty of Madeira’s Sea on board of a catamaran" From …More

Funchal, Portugal
4.9 (28)

Wines Tasting Experience and Skywalk with Dolphin Watching

"Enjoy the famous vineyards at São Vicente, the amazing skywalk at Cabo Girão and the beauty of Madeira’s Sea on board of a catamaran" From...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (28)
from
$126
Amazing Skywalk, Wine Tasting & 4x4 Adventure + Dolphin Watching

From Funchal we will go uphill to Boca dos Namorados, with its wonderful landscapes; from this fantastic place, we will see the famous Nun’s Valley …More

Funchal, Portugal
4.9 (29)

Amazing Skywalk, Wine Tasting & 4x4 Adventure + Dolphin Watching

From Funchal we will go uphill to Boca dos Namorados, with its wonderful landscapes; from this fantastic place, we will see the famous Nun’s Valley...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (29)
from
$103
Porto Moniz - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - NorthWest

The West tour takes you to the lush northwest, full of cliffs, valleys, forests, mountains, waterfalls and cows! Always far from the beaten track. So …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (50)

Porto Moniz - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - NorthWest

The West tour takes you to the lush northwest, full of cliffs, valleys, forests, mountains, waterfalls and cows! Always far from the beaten track. So...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (50)
from
$504

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Diego is the best!
New York City
Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4
Sean_E, Sep 2026
Diego is the best!
Small group of people. Very friendly environment. It was honestly an incredible experience. Our tour guide Diego was the best. Gave us great recommendations about our plan to tour the island the following day. Included spots to eat, best view points, hikes, and additional entertainment.
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High-energy highlights in one day
New York City
Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4
Maisie_L, Sep 2026
High-energy highlights in one day
Great way to see many of the island's highlights in one go. The Porto Moniz pools were the stand-out stop-off point for me; as good if not better than the Blue Lagoon in Iceand. Stunning. Cheap. Great facilities. And our brilliant and lovely guide Diago booked a great restaurant for us to have lunch in afterwards. Have the black scabbard!! The sky walk is underwhelming in my opinion, but, heh, I crossed it off anyway as part of this trip. The Fenal forest is so pleasant. I grew up on a farm in Ireland and it reminded me of times spent up the fields there during the summers. The real joy of this trip came from our guide Diago and his fun, intelligent attitude. Do it!!
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Really great boat trip!
New York City
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira
bekahg162018, Sep 2026
Really great boat trip!
We had a great time on the boat trip despite not seeing any dolphins or whales. The team was very attentive and polite and they had great knowledge on Madeira. The boat itself was a great size for the 10 of us, it didnt feel squashed and there was plenty of room at the front to watch the sea. We did see some flying fish which was pretty cool! And we swam in the sea with snorkels. Would definitely use On Tales again to hopefully see some dolphins and wales next time!
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Awesome Time Coasteering
New York City
Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal
R851PYjeffk, Sep 2026
Awesome Time Coasteering
Amazing experience with Remote Madeira! Marcos and his team were awesome. We went coasteering with them and had such a great time, we went canyoning with them two days later. They provide tons of photos /videos of your adventures and have all the gear you need. Highly recommend!
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Private Sunset Cruise in Madeira
New York City
Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal
ScottishRainbow, Sep 2026
Private Sunset Cruise in Madeira
We had the most wonderful time on our private sunset boat trip in Madeira and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the island.From start to finish, the experience was fantastic. Our captain Paulo was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional, and really added to the experience with his knowledge of Madeira and the surrounding coastline. He made us feel completely relaxed and well looked after throughout the trip.The boat was a lovely way to see Madeira from a different perspective, and watching the sun set over the ocean was absolutely beautiful. To make the evening even more enjoyable, we were provided with a lovely selection of drinks and snacks.It was such a memorable and relaxing experience and a real highlight of our time in Madeira. We couldn’t have asked for a better evening and would definitely recommend this private sunset cruise. A truly special experience that we will remember for a long time.
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Very good, i was lucky to...
New York City
Dolphin – Whale – Turtle – Bird Watching
ac2006, Sep 2026
Very good, i was lucky to...
Very good, i was lucky to see 3 different species, even seen a sperm whale give birth, both driver and speaker was good, would do it again
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Great experience
New York City
Magic Dolphin Celebrity
Voyager08873377781, Sep 2026
Great experience
Fantastic excursion. The catamaran was beautiful, worth paying the extra 5 euros per person for less people and some cushions on the seats. We lots lots of dolphins, got really close but respectful. The staff were great and the bar services were a nice touch and reasonably prices. Totally worth it. We didnt see any whales, but maybe another time.
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Very enjoyable afternoon tour
New York City
Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch
smmphd, Sep 2026
Very enjoyable afternoon tour
We thoroughly enjoined the trip! The boat offers a great alternative to the majority of tours conducted on high speed powerboats. Everyone was middle aged and older—all nationalities—and everyone got along. The lunch was delicious and the swim spot was perfect!
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Couldn’t ask for more
New York City
Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching
phillyg5474, Sep 2026
Couldn’t ask for more
The first whale and dolphin trip I’ve been on that actually saw whales and dolphins. The boat is very spacious with 360 degree views from both decks. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly.We saw a Cuvier beaked whale, pod of pilot whales and large pod of bottled nose dolphins.Would highly recommend
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Great relaxing and informative trip
New York City
Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching
speedqueen09, Sep 2026
Great relaxing and informative trip
Really great morning trip on the catamaran. Nice comfortable boat . The crew were great very friendly and informative. We saw dolphins and pilot whales which was wonderful. I highly recommend this trip!
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Nice experience about a...
New York City
Time Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in Madeira
Roberto_R, Sep 2026
Nice experience about a...
Nice experience about a replica of the Santa Maria. The replica is very close to the original, although it has a diesel engine and some modern navigation means. The ship is bigger inside than what it looks from the outside. It feels like sailing in the 15th century. Unfortunately there was not enough wind to travel by sail.
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Great trip - excellent value for money
New York City
Time Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in Madeira
JaneDoe1981, Sep 2026
Great trip - excellent value for money
Great value for money.Beautiful replica ship, lots of information given about it's history. Three hours sailing with the option to have a swim in the sea.Complementary glass of wine and some Maderian cake.Great value for money.
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One of the best experiences
New York City
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira
ievav623, Sep 2026
One of the best experiences
We’ve been to Madeira 4 times, and this was truly one of our favorite experiences. What a beautiful way to view the island from another angle, and at the same time see some wildlife. From start to finish we are so happy with this experience, everyone on the team were so kind and helpful. Everything was thoroughly explained and the boat was beautiful. We thought this will be a one time experience, but we already can’t wait to book again when we are back! Thank you!
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Simply perfect!
New York City
Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch
danielasJ7162QH, Sep 2026
Simply perfect!
Simply perfect! Perfect crew, perfect food, perfect route, perfect tour guide, perfect boat. Highly recommended!!!
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Great experience
New York City
Magic Dolphin Celebrity
eliassL612TM, Sep 2026
Great experience
An all-around good excursion. Well organized, small group on the boat, and snorkeling was also possible with provided goggles!
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I would like to go to Marbella and I would like to go kayaking
New York City
Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal
pedro_Y6479ZB, Sep 2026
I would like to go to Marbella and I would like to go kayaking
I would like to go to Marbella, it is beautiful
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