Whale Watching Sunset Cruise from Funchal - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Whale Watching Sunset Cruise
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 44.84 USD
Rating: 7.7 (199 reviews)

It was wonderful; the dolphins were just a few meters from the boat. They have drinks and snacks for sale. The guide e...

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Make the most of your time in Funchal and see majestic whales and dolphins in their natural habitat on this sunset cruise around the coast of Madeira - don't forget to bring your camera!

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Boat ride
English speaking crew
Snorkeling equipment
Information brochure on whales and dolphins

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

7.7

Very good 2,382 Travelers·199 reviews

August 13, 2026
Daniel
Valencia, Spain
It was wonderful; the dolphins were just a few meters from the boat. They have drinks and snacks for sale. The guide explained everything perfectly,...
Traveling solo
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August 28, 2026
Jose Antonio
Spain
We saw dolphins. Other boats were quicker to get close enough to see them. I don't know why our boat always stayed a bit further away...
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August 26, 2026
Filipa Reis
Porto, Portugal
Excellent. Amazing trip, very friendly and approachable crew. I recommend it, especially for families with children.
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August 23, 2026
Amparo
Valencia, Spain
Spectacular experience! We saw dolphins and whales, and had lots of laughs on the catamaran. Bring towels because you get quite wet.
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August 22, 2026
Olga
Valladolid, Spain
The activity was good. We were able to see different species of dolphins. The downside was that they didn't provide masks and snorkels, although they ...
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August 21, 2026
Mercedes
Almeria, Spain
A wonderful boat trip. A great outing.
With friends
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August 17, 2026
Anónimo
El Puerto De Santa María, Spain
It was a fantastic experience: we saw dolphins, had a beautiful sunset, accompanied by music and a great atmosphere, the crew was excellent... everyth...
As a couple
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August 16, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
Very beautiful sunset but we hardly saw any dolphins and the ones we saw were far away
With friends
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August 15, 2026
Maria Jose
Spain
It was good, we were able to see flying fish and dolphins, taking a bath was a bit rough in the sea... the sunset was very beautiful too and the views...
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August 11, 2026
Ernesto
Logroño, Spain
The activity was excellent, a very well-spent three hours. We saw many dolphins nearby and a whale, the swimming was great, and the sunset was beautif...
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Make the most of your time in Funchal and see majestic whales and dolphins in their natural habitat on this sunset cruise around the coast of Madeira - don't forget to bring your camera!

Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

At 6.30 pm, we'll meet at the Marina do Funchal and, from this port, we'll start this boat trip along the coast of Madeira. We'll sail along the south coast of the island, in the area around Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos.

From the boat, we'll admire a magical sunset over the coast of Madeira. We'll also try to spot different whales and dolphins as the sun sets since they come to the coast of the island to feed on crustaceans and small fish during this time of day.

Therefore, sunset is one of the best times to see whales and dolphins in the North Atlantic. The guide on board will explain some interesting facts about the marine fauna of the area, including large mammals such as whales. The Madeira coastline is also home to other species, such as bottlenose and spotted dolphins, sperm whales, fin whales, and pilot whales.

As we sail we will also witness from a distance how the light of the twilight tinges the archipelago of the Desertas Islands in shades of orange and scarlet. Also, if the weather conditions in the Atlantic are favorable, we will make a 30-minute stop in the open sea so that those who wish to do so can snorkel.

Lastly, at 9.30 pm we'll return to the departure dock.

Important Information

Whales and dolphins are commonly found off the coast of Madeira island. However, they are wild animals, and therefore, unpredictable. We cannot guarantee the number of whales nor the species we'll see during the tour.

Types of activities in Funchal

Guided tours and free tours Day trips Boat tours Food and Wine Experiences Wildlife watching

Other activities in Funchal

Pico do Arieiro + Sunrise Hike Funchal Free Walking Tour Madeira 2-Day Tour Beginners Scuba Diving in Garajau Casa Portuguesa Dinner + Fado Show Levada das 25 Fontes Hiking Tour Funchal Yellowbus Sightseeing Tour Canyoning in Madeira Snorkelling in Funchal Madeira Surf Class

Make the most of your time in Funchal and see majestic whales and dolphins in their natural habitat on this sunset cruise around the coast of Madeira - don't forget to bring your camera!

Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

Lastly, at 9.30 pm we'll return to the departure dock.

Whale Watching Sunset Cruise