Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

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 start this boat trip along the coast of Madeira. We'll sail along the south coast, particularly around Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos.

From the boat, we'll admire a sunset over the coast of Madeira while attempting to spot different whales and dolphins, as they frequent the area to feed around this time. Sunset is one of the best times to see these marine animals in the North Atlantic. An onboard guide will provide interesting facts about the marine fauna, including large mammals like whales. The coastline is home to species such as bottlenose dolphins, spotted dolphins, sperm whales, fin whales, and pilot whales.

As we sail, we will also see the Desertas Islands as the twilight casts shades of orange and scarlet. If weather conditions are favorable, we will make a 30-minute stop for snorkeling in the open sea.

Finally, at 9:30 pm, we'll return to the departure dock.

Important Information

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