SAILING WORLDWIDE
The best days on the water.
The 14 most popular madeira sailing trips. What each sail costs, how long you are on the water, and which crews run it well.
Go green on a 3-hour Madeira catamaran dolphin and whale watch from Funchal, with hybrid-electric silent cruising and great onboard viewing.
Most Popular“Great tour, saw some whales and the crew was great. Just like described.”
Quiet hybrid-electric catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal, guided by spotters, plus a Cabo Girão swim and cliff views.
“It was a very nice atmosphere and we saw some bottlenose dolphins and commun dolphins during our trip. 100% recommend! Stuff was friendly and they give you a lot of informations about the dolphins you encounter.”
3-hour catamaran from Funchal to search for dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, with views and a possible swim.
“We loved our morning out on the boat and we’re lucky enough to see a pod of short finned pilot whales right up close to the boat ! There was plenty of space on the boat to move around and for everyone to take photos. It was a beautiful and memory-making experience. We enjoyed the…”
Luxury catamaran cruise from Funchal to Cabo Girão for snorkeling, plus chances to spot dolphins and whales in Madeira waters.
“Great go do it we saw whales jumping and went for a swim”
3-hour sunset sailing from Funchal in Madeira. Swim at Cabo Girão, watch for dolphins and whales, and enjoy an open bar for $58.
“we didn't see whales or dolphins but had a great time anyways, sitting on the front of boat, feeling the waves, and enjoying drinks with sunset. take this tour :)”
Luxury catamaran from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphin and whale spotting, a possible swim stop, and expert marine stories.
“Awesome experience, we were only 15 on the boat and the guide and crew were so nice. Really cool and insightful. We were lucky enough to be able to sun bath the all way and see whales and their baby. Could not recommend more !”
3-hour Funchal sunset sailing for dolphins and whales, a Cabo Girão swim stop, and an open bar on a small yacht.
“Even though we didn’t get lucky with dolphins/whales, the experience was totally worth it! We had a beautiful sunset, could swim in the beautiful location, enjoyed the beverages and had a lot of fun! Would recommend 😊”
Sail past Madeira’s coast to hunt for dolphins, whales, and turtles, then snorkel at Cabo Girão on a 3-hour yacht cruise.
“We didn't see any whales or dolphins, but felt we were taken good care of as the guide was friendly and helpful, so we had a good time. It was fun swimming in the ocean with this spectacular scenery.”
Funchal sunset catamaran: cruise Madeira’s south coast, spot dolphins or whales, swim near Cabo Girão, and watch Atlantic colors fade.
“It was incredible! The views and spots where we stopped are breathtaking. Driving through the back roads was incredible and so much fun as you can stand up in the Jeep. Our guide even added extra stops for the tour. Hands down, one of my favorite experiences!!”
3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal to spot dolphins and whales, with possible swim near Cabo Girão and a repeat trip if none seen.
“There is bar on board and toilets. They make home-made poncha. Be careful when on netting, water will splash. We saw big group of dolphins near ship. One of them was baby.”
Half-day catamaran from Funchal for whale, dolphin and turtle spotting, plus a Cabo Girão swim and included snorkeling gear.
“The swim was great and wonderful view of Cabo Girão. Remarcable experience and the boat is great and very safe.”
Eco-friendly catamaran from Funchal for dolphin, whale, and monk seal watching with live commentary, plus south coast cruise views.
“Really good experience. Comfortable boat and we could lie on nets at the front ( and risk getting wet). We saw a huge pod of Atlantic Spottdd Dolphins. We watched them hunt in the crystal clear water for our allocated 10minutes”
Full-day Desertas Islands catamaran from Funchal: volcanic scenery, monk seal conservation walk, swim, snorkel, paddleboard, lunch included.
“Amazing boat tour! Great friendly service from the crew (they also catered lunch for vegetarians), definitely worth it!”
Half-day Atlantic Pearl catamaran from Funchal for dolphin/whale spotting, plus a swim stop and included snorkeling gear, with small-group comfort.
“This was a really nice trip out from Funchal into the whale watching zone (based on the other boats there) and then back along towards the sea cliff. It's a smaller boat, which felt more comfortable, and the crew were friendly. We also liked the opportunity for a swim in the sea. I'd understood that…”
The sailing ports worth the trip, grouped by the sea they sit on.
