Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour - Funchal's High-Speed Boat Adventure with Rare Animal Sightings

Experience the thrill of a high-speed boat adventure while spotting rare whales and dolphins in Funchal. Get up close to these magnificent animals and enjoy the stunning coastline views.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lourenço boat, Whales and dolphins - Board a boat custom-made for whale watching with seats that fit a maximum of 12 passengers per trip. Learn about whales and dolphins from the crew and keep your eyes open for all kinds of wildlife, including turtles and different species of birds.
    Ready to experience whale-watching excursions like never before?…
What's Included
  • Life Jackets Included
  • All Fees and Taxes Covered
What's Not Included
  • Transfer. We do not organize hotel transfers.
Additional Information

Join us on our incredibly swift speed-boat and get an intimate view of these majestic creatures. Our boat allows us to get nearer and move quicker than any other boat or catamaran.
Experience the thrill of speed, breathtaking coastal scenery, and encounter marine animals in their untouched environment.
Why choose us?

  • Nearly guaranteed sighting of…
Location
Lourenço boat, Whales and dolphins
Marina do Funchal
We will meet directly at the boat, 20 minutes before the departure. The meeting place is in front of GATE 4 on the east corner of the marina where the boats are. You'll meet our crew there. Video for meeting place: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e06PxTx-YuDlU-OIWtUvMVOr3sG-SiTS/view?usp=sharing
Cancellation Policy

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

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David
Nov 29, 2024
Well worth a try - We saw two pods of Pilot Whales. The smallish boat navigates easily and with respect to the animals and the guide talked well on the subject. The boat stopped and the whales are close enough to hear their breathing! We had a great time.
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O767gpchristaw
Nov 22, 2024
Perfect - Skipper and guide were very good and had the view to show us bottlenose dolphins and sperm whales. We would book again at Blue Safari Madeira and can highly recommend it
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Lhoff33
Nov 8, 2024
Great whale watching tour. - Great tour, lovely well-informed guide. No dolphins but a whole pod of sperm whales including a baby leaping. Also a flying fish which was amazing. Worthwhile.
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Gurvana
Nov 3, 2024
Superb experience!! - Camila, the guide, and Francisco, the pilot of the boat, are very friendly and respectful of the environment. We recommend +++ this boat ride (12 places) friendly and family. For our part, we had the chance to see 5 dolphins;)
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Miroslavav984
Oct 30, 2024
Watching with respect for nature - We went twice. Once we saw pilot whales and once sperm whales. Guides were absolutely amazing. They respected the space of the animals so we didn't disturb them, but we could still see them nicely. And they had an interesting facts about the species. The motorboat was also better option as the whales and dolphins are sometimes furter away from the Funchal and this allows to actually see them even in hour and half trip.
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V6635dfelenan
Oct 3, 2024
Great trip! - Camilla was so warm and funny. We really liked her way. The captain made great care of our safety and we felt comfortable. The sea was very wild when we were on the road. Felt like a rollercoaster ride through the waves. Even though the ocean was so wild, the two did their best and at the end we saw a big pinball family swimming and jumping right next to us.
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Betsych8548sg
Oct 1, 2024
Brilliant Dolphin Watch - We booked the tour not really expecting to see much. However, we saw bottlenose dolphins, a mother and baby, then a larger pod further out. They were not bothered by us watching. Camilla was very knowlegable about the sea creatures, and Vlad was great driving the boat, as well as explaining about different parts of the islands coastal towns. Thank you Camilla and Vlad for a wonderful experience.
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Woods93
Sep 20, 2024
Definitely worth it! - We had originally tried a different company for a whale and dolphin watching tour and had no luck as they just went along the coast line. This company take you out and have spotters telling them where to go! We saw two different pods of pilot whales, stopped to get videos and pictures but kept a respectful distance! It was amazing. The speed boat ride back was hilarious too, it’s so fast. We were out for two hours and it was definitely worth the money! Only a group of 12 of us, and you can snorkel with dolphins if you find a specific species.
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Solenel114
Sep 18, 2024
Super tour boat sighting dolphins - Thank you very much to Camila and Francesco for this great experience. Camila is a marine biologist, passionate about this field. We have learned a lot about these animals and it makes us want to be even more interested. Thanks to their good humour, the teams on the island that spot animals we were able to see 3 different species of dolphins (including a group very close to the boat). This team is respectful of animals. They explained to us what not to do and why. At the end of the day we received photos and videos taken by the Guide. We had a great time that will remain in our memory. Thank you very much.
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Navigator08275391228
Sep 17, 2024
Incredible Marine Tours with Camila and Team! - I had such an amazing experience on my first tour with Camila and Nono that I booked a second tour the same week, this time with Camila and Vlad. On the first tour, we were lucky to see pilot whales, bottlenose dolphins, and a cute, curious baby turtle. Camila's extensive knowledge and passion for marine life really shone through—she made every moment engaging and informative. Nono navigated the boat perfectly, allowing us to get close views without disturbing the animals. The second tour with Camila and Vlad was also fantastic. This time, we saw bottlenose dolphins, and Camila once again impressed with her deep understanding of the marine environment, making the experience both educational and fun. Vlad expertly handled the boat, ensuring a smooth ride and respectful encounters with the dolphins. Both tours were unforgettable, thanks to the team's dedication to providing a responsible and memorable experience with marine life. Highly recommend these tours for anyone wanting to explore the ocean's wonders!
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