Whale & Dolphin Watching boat trip
By Scorpio Madeira Wild Life · listed in whale and dolphin watching tours in Madeira
This is worth comparing if you want to leave from Machico. We keep it separate in our Madeira whale and dolphin watching comparison because it is labelled private with prices per person.
A marine biologist is on board. A spotter helps from land. The WW tours option uses a speedboat. A raincoat and life vest are included. Swimming with dolphins is limited to common and spotted dolphins. It is only possible when conditions allow. It isn't guaranteed.
You can take a free repeat outing if the search fails.
- Trip type
- Private activity
- Departure
- MachicoMeeting point and check-in below
- Duration
- 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
- Listed group limit
- private
- Price
- from €54.50 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.85/5 from 110 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.7 from 3 reviews
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 13 September 2026
Before you book
- The trip is labelled private. Both priced options charge per person.
- The trip lasts 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on the option.
- Meet at the start point in Machico 15 minutes before departure. You'll need to get there yourself.
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Infant prices start at age 2.
- Swimming with dolphins is limited to common and spotted dolphins. It is only possible when conditions allow. It isn't guaranteed.
- 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 (13+) per booking.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | What it is | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| WW tours | Whale & Dolphin Whatching Duration: 2 hours Speed Boat - Scorpaena | €54.50 per adult | French, Spanish, English, Portuguese |
| Afternoon trip | €54.50 per adult | Spanish, French, English, Portuguese |
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Programme
- Meet at the start point in Machico 15 minutes before departure.
- Look for whales and dolphins with a marine biologist on board and a spotter helping from land.
- Swimming with common and spotted dolphins only if conditions allow. Swimming isn't guaranteed.
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Professional rain coat and Life Vest is included
Paid separately
The operator lists nothing as extra.
Meeting point, pickup and return
Meet at the start point.
Meeting time 15 minutes prior to trip departure. Show in Google Maps
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily, at 09:30, 12:30, 15:00. 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Infant rate: ages 2 to 4
- Child rate: ages 5 to 12
- Adult rate: ages 13 to 99
Ratings by source
4.85/5 from 110 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.7 from 3 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.9 | 107 | 99 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Scorpio Madeira Wild Life's own words, from the Viator listing.
Whale and dolphin watching boat trip from Machico city in Madeira Island on the most wild part of the Island. Possible to swim with dolphins under certain conditions with comum and spotted dolphins only. Marine Biologist specialized on Cetaceans on board during all the trips. We talk about wild life where we do not have any control but we do all we know and experience to find them but when we do not succeed, we just give a second change to go out with us without any extra charge. On this matter we know your investment is always a good investment.
Alternatives in the same collection
- Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira€19.50 dearer · shared · from €74 per adult
- Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island€5.50 dearer · 30 minutes shorter · shared · from €60 per adult
- VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching€24.50 dearer · 30 minutes longer · shared · from €79 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Every detail on this page comes from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026.
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