VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

Before you book

• Children under 3 aren't allowed.
• Check in at the VipDolphins kiosk in Funchal marina 30 minutes before departure. Hotel pickup isn't included. Late arrivals get no refund or free rescheduling.
• The starting adult price covers the option called VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watch. Check which one you're booking.
• Wheelchair access is available. Confirm the boarding arrangements for your needs.
• Give this one a miss if you're pregnant, or if you have a back or spine injury or a heart condition.
• At least one adult (16+) per booking, up to 15 people per booking.

Options

Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.

Programme

1. Check in at the VipDolphins kiosk in Funchal marina 30 minutes before departure.
2. Sail from Funchal marina to look for dolphins and whales.
3. A swim below Cabo Girão with snorkelling gear provided.

Meeting point, pickup and return

Meet at the start point.

Check-in 30 minutes before departure at the VipDolphins Kiosk. We are located in the marina in the city center of Funchal. Plan for traffic and accidents. The boat leaves on time and cannot wait if you are late, even if you call. No refunds or free reschedules for late arrivals. Show in Google Maps

You come back to the same place.

Schedule and confirmation

Usual timetable: daily, at 10:00, 14:30, 18:30. Check your date when you book.

Instant confirmation. Book at least 6 hours ahead. 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

• 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
• Child rate: ages 3 to 15
• Adult rate: ages 16 to 100

Ratings by source

4.90/5 from 1,933 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.8 from 485 reviews.

Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.

From the operator

In VipDolphins Catamaran Whale Watching's own words, from the Viator listing.

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