CATAMARAN CRUISES · MADEIRA
Good madeira catamaran cruises fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Madeira’s eco catamaran whale and dolphin cruise, with hybrid engines, expert guides, coastal views, prices, tips, and practical advice.
“Offering a complimentary water would be appreciated. Overall it was fun, appreciative of the guide helpfulness and they helped retrieve a lost backpack. I’d definitely recommend Magic Dolphin Boat tours, and will use them next time I come here.”
Review of Madeira’s Seaborn Catamaran cruise, with dolphins, whales, Cabo Girão views, swimming, prices, tips, and practical advice.
“Great trip where we saw at least 59 dolphins in a big group. No whales but that would have been a bonus! Nice choice of swimming spot, right beneath the cliffa”
Review of Madeira’s $47 Funchal catamaran cruise, with whale watching, Cabo Girão swimming, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great value for money. We were lucky to see a pod of pilot whales, which was amazing. The two hosts were really knowledgeable and good fun. The onboard drinks good value - large red wine and a beer was only 6 euros! Highly recommend.”
Review of Funchal’s luxury catamaran tour, with dolphin and whale watching, Cabo Girão views, swimming, crew advice, price, and practical tips.
“Very helpful, informative guides. We had a great day out, didn't happen to see whales but plenty of dolphins and a beautiful morning out on the water (and a dip in as well) cannot be disappointing EVER. Recommend !”
Review of Madeira’s Funchal sunset catamaran tour, with dolphins, whales, Cabo Girão swimming, prices, tips, and practical advice.
“This was a brilliant sunset cruise. Loads of space and nice size group (maybe 50?) and lots of places to sit in and out of the shade on two levels. Saw pods or dolphins that swam with the boat. Bar available for snacks and drinks and could take your own on too. Great value for money and brilliant to have plenty time for swimming as well”
Review of Madeira’s 3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal, with dolphin and whale watching, Cabo Girão swimming, tips, value, and practical details.
“Sure, it’s crowded. That’s a fact. Other than that, it’s a nice trip. We did not see any whales but saw a rather large pond of dolphins from really up close. They also took us to swim next to Cabo Girao which was fantastic. Overall, a good value for the price. Next time I would opt for a smaller boat with fewer people.”
Review of Madeira’s half-day Funchal catamaran trip, with dolphin and whale watching, Cabo Girão swimming, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Professional and knowledgeable crew. Excellent views of Funchal and surrounding areas from the sea. Got to see a few dolphins.”
Review of Madeira’s eco-friendly catamaran cruise, with dolphin and whale watching, Cabo Girão views, onboard commentary, and practical tips.
“Maravilhoso, se o tempo estive melhor era cereja no topo do bolo. Equipa super dedicada e atenciosa.”
Review of the Desertas Islands catamaran trip from Funchal, with wildlife, lunch, swimming, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Amazing trip from beginning to end. Helpful crew, knowledgeable guide and it felt like a privilege to be able to walk on the island. we were lucky enough to see pilot whales and dolphins, we swam on the beach, snorkeling and paddle board. Tip of the day - wear beach shoes or Crocs or shoes you don't mind getting wet. Flip flops won't be suitable. Anyone with mobility difficulties will find it tricky getting in and out of the tender. Beautiful lunch served on board with plentiful food and beverage. All dietary requirements are catered for. My one slight criticism is the comfort on the catamaran. The bench style seating…”
Review of Madeira’s Atlantic Pearl catamaran: dolphin watching, swimming, coastal views, onboard facilities, value, and practical booking tips.
“Really special boat and trip. The crew literally seemed to be calling the dolphins to us so we could have this special experience. I booked this boat carefully and it exceeded our expectations. Only a small number of people so loads of room and more special. All the other boats we saw were packed ! So very pleased we chose this one ! Thank you”
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