Seaborn Catamaran trips
By Seaborn Catamaran · listed in whale and dolphin watching tours in Madeira, boat trips and sunset cruises from Funchal
For the lowest starting adult price among our shared boat trips, choose Seaborn. It also has the most reviews in this collection. Trips start at €35 per adult. Your date and departure may cost more.
The catamaran follows the coast towards Cabo Girão. The crew searches for dolphins and whales. You may also see turtles. Sightings are not guaranteed. There is a swim stop in summer.
Choose a sunset option if you want an evening trip. There is a toilet on board. Drinks from the bar cost extra. With a published limit of 100 travellers, the boat could be busy. Missing the boat means losing your refund.
- Trip type
- Shared activity
- Departure
- FunchalMeeting point and check-in below
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 100 people
- Price
- from €35 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.52/5 from 517 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 181 reviews
- Languages
- Portuguese, English
- Details as of
- 21 September 2026
Before you book
- Collect your boarding card at the Seaborn office in Funchal marina 30 minutes before departure.
- Make your own way to the marina. Hotel pickup is not included.
- Select a sunset option for an evening trip. Check the departures offered for your date.
- The minimum age is 1.
- You lose your refund if you miss the boat.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Bad weather or too few bookings can cancel the trip.
- At least one traveller aged 13 or over per booking, up to 30 people per booking.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | What it is | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset | Sunset trip | €35 per adult | Portuguese, English |
| Seaborn Catamaran trips | €35 per adult | Portuguese, English | |
| Sunset trip | Sunset trip: Late afternoon trip to watch the sunset. | €35 per adult | Portuguese, English |
| Sunset trip | Sunset: Late afternoon trip to watch the sunset. | €35 per adult | Portuguese, English |
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Programme
- Collect your boarding card at the Seaborn office 30 minutes before departure
- Cruise along the coast towards Cabo Girão
- Look for dolphins and whales, with a chance of seeing turtles
- Swimming stop in summer
- Trip duration: 3 hours, returning to Funchal marina
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Catamaran trip
- Toilet facilities on board.
- Bar service available on board at extra cost.
Paid separately
- Dolphins and whales sightings are not guaranteed.
Meeting point, pickup and return
Meet at the start point.
Please check-in at Seaborn office at Funchal Marina 30 minutes before departure to collect your boarding card.
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily, at 10:30, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00, 18:30. Daytime trips; the 17:00 to 18:30 departures are sunset cruises. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
Bad weather can cancel the trip. The trip can also be cancelled if too few people book.
The operator's conditions, as written
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant rate: ages 1 to 4
- Child rate: ages 5 to 12
- Adult rate: ages 13 to 99
Ratings by source
4.52/5 from 517 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 181 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.6 | 181 | 138 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.5 | 336 | 248 | 49 | 10 | 16 | 13 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Seaborn Catamaran's own words, from the Viator listing.
- Search for dolphins, whales and turtles in their natural habitat
- Take in panoramic views of the island from the sea
- Explore the crystal clear waters under the Cabo Girão promontory
- Enjoy a drink on our relaxing, stable and comfortable catamaran
Alternatives in the same collection
- Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira€39 dearer · 30 minutes shorter · 12 people at most · from €74 per adult
- Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island€25 dearer · 1 hour shorter · 12 people at most · from €60 per adult
- VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching€44 dearer · 17 people at most · from €79 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 21 September 2026.
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