Tours/Funchal/Viator
Viator · group up to 17 pax

VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

4.9(1,820)Funchal1 hour
VIATOR4.8(455)TRIPADVISOR4.9(1,365)

Description

We are the only Whale Watching company in Madeira providing a Luxury experience for an affordable price to see the dolphins and whales. We will welcome you with the best Portuguese sparkling wine, everything is included for your trip, cocktails, local wines, local juices, and appetizers, and local traditional biscuits. will be served during the trip. Our boat is recent and offer showers and bathrooms.

Tour Options

VipDolphins Luxury Whale
  • Duration: 3 hours
VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watch
  • Duration: 3 hours

Highlights

Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Blankets
Towels
Use of Snorkelling equipment
We offer a variety of snacks and biscuits during this experience.
Coffee and/or Tea

What's included

Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Blankets
Towels
Use of Snorkelling equipment
We offer a variety of snacks and biscuits during this experience.
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Pick-ups

Traveller Ratings

4.9
1,820 reviews
5
1,723
4
56
3
16
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4
1
21

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 3 years old are not allowed

Reviews(1,820)

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Julie_g
June 21, 2026
Great choice. Beautiful...

Great choice. Beautiful boat. They don’t overcrowd it. Always only 17 people. Nice passed snacks and drinks. It felt like an elevated experience,not so touristy.

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andrewtJ7653HE
June 21, 2026
Wonderful experience

Just perfect, wonderful boat and crew. Saw every species we could have hoped for up close. Felt very pampered -a true VIP experience. Crew were very respectful of the wildlife with no crowding of the marine species we saw. The best experience.

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Constantin_A
June 20, 2026
nice moments

Beatiful moments, with nice people in a beautiful area of the island Madeira ♥️ , We hope to come back….

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TBLJTiki
June 20, 2026
Memorable Experience

From start to finish my time with VIPDolphins was impeccable. The communication leading up to the trip was smooth sailing and they were always willing to answer any and all questions I may have had. The boat captain and the staff on the boat were amazing, informative and just good people. You could tell they loved what they did. My youngest daughter got sea sick and they bent over backwards to take care of her. I'm bad with names so I don't recall the names of the staff but the captain was born and raised in Madeira, there was a young man also a local Madeiran (I believe his name was EZ) and lastly a young girl from Sweden. Cheers to all three of them for making such a memorable experience for my family of four. We will be back and will certainly book with VIP tours again!

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helen_c
June 20, 2026
Absolutely worth it . A...

Absolutely worth it . A wonderful afternoon . Dolphins, flying fish , a whale and a shark whilst enjoying food and drinks with friendly , knowledgeable and attentive staff. Passed the very overcrowded big boats in style and comfort. Would do again without a doubt. Thankyou VIP Dolphins for a very memorable experience.

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Ianm9999
June 19, 2026
Whale watching in comfort

The main thing that attracted us to this trip was the limited number of guests - maximum 17. When viewing the other operators, it seems as though there are up to 80 guests on those boats. The captain and crew were very knowledgable, friendly and helpful and I would unhesitatingly recommend them.

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joergschneider
June 18, 2026
Top tour.

This trip exceeded its description by far. First-class service, everything was explained very well in English, and the crew was very friendly. We were lucky to see not only dolphins but also a whale. It is worth mentioning that we were 14 guests and 3 staff members. We would do it again at any time.

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Sally C
June 17, 2026
Amazing!

We had a fab time and everyone was very kind and welcoming. We saw dolphins and a turtle. The free bar was very generous and we were made to feel very special. Thanks to everyone who enabled me to be included as a wheelchair user.

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Elyse_T
June 16, 2026
Simply divine. From the...

Simply divine. From the moment that we embarked the crew were so attentive. Friendly, knowledgeable with excellent customer service from start to finish. A maximum of 17 people made this trip feel more personal and luxurious. Would definitely recommend.

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BriefNcounter
June 15, 2026
Great sunset cruise

A really lovely boat with a wonderful crew and a very informative captain - he told us so much about the dolphins we saw and the marine life in the area. One thing I would mention is the Atlantic swell bounces the yacht up and down, so if you suffer from sea sickness, this could be a very long and uncomfortable 3 hours.

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