Whales and Dolphins in Madeira
Our company offers you an unforgettable experience- a chance to observe the whales and dolphins of Madeira in their natural habitat. We run boat trips throughout the year to observe and photograph these incredible creatures and for a truly magical experience you can even go swimming with wild dolphins.
Your guides on these trips are experienced marine biologists who will give you a short introductory talk to prepare you for your adventure! Once out at sea they will then help you spot and identify the whales and dolphins and answer any questions about them. Many of the whales and dolphins are curious and will interact with the boat and you'll also spot other sea creatures such as sea birds and turtles.
While we are at sea, our lookouts on the land help guide us to the whales and dolphins. We have an excellent success rate and are confident that you will see some whales or dolphins. In fact if you don’t we will invite you to come on a second trip for free.
As a company we specialise in cetacean observation and all our staff are very knowledgable and passionate about what they do. We are committed to the welfare and conservation of the whales and dolphins in Madeira and so we follow the island’s voluntary code of practice.
Please use the form below to book or contact us with questions about the whales and dolphins.
You can also find out more about the species of whales and dolphins in Madeira and prices for the trips
Whales and Dolphins in Madeira
These dolphin and whales species are resident, or can be sighted, in the seas around Madeira
Common Dolphins Delphinus delphis
Atlantic Spotted Dolphins Stenella frontalis
Bottlenose Dolphins Tursiops truncatus
Striped Dolphins Stenella coeruleoalba
Pilot whales Globicephala machrorhynchus
Fin whales Balaenoptera physalus
Bryde's whales Balaenoptera edeni
False Killer whales Pseudorca Crassidens
Sperm whales Physeter macrocephalus
Prices:
Adults and over 12s
Dolphin and whale watching - 45 euros
Swimming with dolphins - 65 euros
Children
0-6 years- free
6-11 years
Dolphin and whale watching- 30 euros
Swimming with dolphins - 40 euros
Thank-you for your interest in the whales and dolphins of Madeira. We hope to see you soon.
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