Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira: Observe Cetaceans in the Madeira Archipelago

Embark on a thrilling sea tour in Madeira to observe the diverse range of cetaceans that inhabit the archipelago’s waters. Get up close to dolphins, whales, and even turtles for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • P7RQ+JX - Come and explore the stunning Blue World, you can see some of the 28 species of Whales and Dolphins that frequent the seas of Madeira.
    On the way back, you can observe the volcanic beauty of the Ponta de São Lourenço Nature Reserve and dive into the crystal clear waters of Cais do Sardinha.
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Life jacket provided
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Pick up (10 € per person)
Additional Information

A trip to Madeira isn’t complete without a marine tour to spot marine mammals. Its prime location allows sightings of these creatures year round.
Experience the diverse marine life with 28 species of cetaceans that reside or frequent the waters around the Madeira Islands. Our sea voyages often include sightings of:

  • The Common Dolphin (*Delphinus…
Location
Madeira Sea Emotions | Whale & Dolphin Watching and Boat Tours
- Private car, must be parked in the covered car park inside the Hotel - Public bus, take the SAM bus 113 towards Ponta de São Lourenço and stay at the main entrance of Hotel Quinta do Lorde. The boats leave, at Marina's pontoon D or E
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Msfora
Jan 7, 2025
An experience you MUST live on Madeira. - What an amazing, unforgettable experience!!!! We made this Tour with our kids and we felt absolutely safe the whole time. At the beginning our magnificent guide gave us some safety instructions and introduced the resident species of Madeira. The boat has a capacity of 30 people and our group was quite big. We sat behind and were already surprised by a seal right after our departure. Although our expectations were purposely kept low, we have been very lucky and saw 4 different species. To see those animals in their natural environment living peacefully and swimming calm close to the boat was simply unique. Cannot describe this feeling with words, you just have to experience it. Our guide was amazing and someone could see his love and passion for the whole ecosystem of Madeira. We received many helpful information and some fun facts. 😉 At last, but not least: the closing of the tour was the coolest thing we lived on Madeira. The captain put music on and we had a speed session around Ponta de São Lourenço. It was better than any adventure park 😀 WHAT A BLAST!! Thank you guys for this amazing experience, keep up with your great Job! And kudos to our friendliest, kindest, funniest guide (don't remember your name, but our family will always remember your passion during the whole tour).
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Antje_d
Jan 1, 2025
Fun experience - We had so much fun on the tour, it's definetly worth the price. We saw lots of pilotwales and learned a lot from our very friendly and funny guide. You can sure never get a guarentee for spotting the animals, but you can always enjoy the boat ride itself.
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Kolibrie56
Dec 15, 2024
Trip that doesn't disturb the animals - Very friendly crew with respect for the animals. Marine biologists join the boat trip and tell passionate lots about the beautiful animals. Thanks Fernanda the biologist from Brazil! :)
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Janerh4472nn
Nov 24, 2024
Best boat trip on Madeira! - If you’re looking for an amazing experience, Madeira Sea Emotions is the one and only! We hiked to the end of the Ponta de São Lourenço trail, where we were offered a boat trip around the peninsulas—it was an absolutely incredible experience! We got to see and feel the power of the ocean waves, a thrilling adrenaline rush. Additionally, the endpoint of the trip was just a 10-minute walk from the parking lot, so we didn’t have to hike back the same way. The second time, we took a whale-watching tour with them, which turned out to be one of the most memorable moments of my trip to Madeira. The crew is amazing—so friendly and professional. They go above and beyond to ensure every boat trip is an unforgettable memory. You can tell how much the staff enjoy what they do. I felt very safe and well taken care of throughout the entire experience. Thank you!
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437deniseo
Nov 23, 2024
Well organised tour with good sightings - Brilliantly organised tour, greatly enhanced by the presence of a marine biologist on board. Great sightings of striped dolphins and pilot whales.
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V142plrichardm
Nov 8, 2024
Sensational experience - I took my clients on this tour at the tip of São Lourenço. My clients loved the tour, it was very fun and the guide was very friendly and cared about the well-being of the passengers. Well explained the types of marine animals that exist in Madeira and we saw the dolphins. Everyone was very pleased with this experience. The booking process was very efficient without any problems. I recommend!
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Rachell854
Nov 1, 2024
Amazing experience! - We recently returned from a week in Madeira, and one of the highlights was our dolphin and whale watching adventure with Madeira Sea Emotions. Nicole was so helpful to help us organise a last minute excursion to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. Although our first excursion didn’t yield any sightings, the team at Madeira Emotions went above and beyond to organize a second tour for us. On this trip, we were thrilled to spot striped dolphins! The experience was truly magical, and we enjoyed it so much that we ended up booking a third excursion to see even more! Special thanks to our marine biologist Joao, who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. He is so friendly and explained so much about the sea animals during the whole tour, making the experience incredibly fun memorable for us and both our children! We highly recommend this activity with Madeira Sea emotions- their team is absolutely fantastic! Thank you very much! ❤️
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Annikag618
Nov 1, 2024
Great tour! - The tour is highly recommended! We have seen Pilot Whales and Bottelnose Dolphins - sometimes very close and with calf. Our guide Joao told many exciting facts about the animals and provided a good atmosphere. When there were no animals around, the tour was still a lot of fun, as the captain Filipe boarded over the waves fast. At the end there is still the possibility to go swimming in dreamlike clear water from the boat.
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Jenny
Oct 31, 2024
Wonderful afternoon with the Whales. - What an amazing experience! . Our guide was knowledgeable and his enthusiasm made the trip really special. We were lucky to see a pod of pilot whales . We then had some fun speeding around the island and had a quick stop for a dip in the sea. The water was warm and pleasant. Overall, it was a fantastic trip which I would highly recommend.
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Joachimv605
Dec 20, 2024
Whalewatching: Highlight of our trip - The tour delivered what we were promised. It was very well organized, the boat was in very good condition, the boatmaster understood his craft, so that even the sea swell never caused unpleasant feelings. The companion, Fernanda, proved to be a stroke of luck. She was very knowledgeable, communicative and accommodating, and also knew the English technical terms from the ff. She pointed us forward to whales and dolphins, so that nothing was left to be desired. It would have been even better if fewer boaters had avoided the visibly approaching rain shower in time and brought us back dry.
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