Top 4 Madeira Yacht Charters

1.Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,684 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Our pick

Join Atlantic Pearl Catamaran in Funchal for a three-hour cruise with Portuguese or English-speaking guides. Look for dolphins and whales, hear about Madeira’s marine life, then stop beneath Cabo Girão for swimming and snorkeling. The boat carries up to 20 people, with shaded seating, hammocks, bathrooms, and drinks for sale.

“Absolutely amazing boat trip. We got to see dolphins and swim in the sea. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. 100% recommend!”

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2.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,709 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Join Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas for a three-hour catamaran trip from Funchal Marina. The crew speaks English and Portuguese, explains Madeira’s marine life, and looks for dolphins, whales, turtles, and seabirds. You’ll sail toward Cabo Girão, with a seasonal swim stop, indoor seating, sun beds, and trampoline nets.

“Absolutely loved this trip, the chap speaking to us about the wildlife found off the coast was incredibly knowledgeable. Really good value for money. And we saw a group of dolphins up close! You also get a free drink included which was a nice touch. Would definitely go back to this company again!”

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3.Half Day Tour on a Luxury Catamaran on Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 159 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about three hours aboard Atlantic Pearl’s luxury catamaran from Funchal, watching for dolphins, whales, turtles, and other cetaceans before stopping for a swim. The boat carries up to 36 people, with restrooms, WiFi, snorkeling gear, and a bar. Guides such as Jose, John, and Edgar have received special praise.

“Loved this experience! There wasn’t too many people on here , so it was awesome to see the views. Our captains had a lot of experience! We were able to see the landscape of Madeira, whales, and swam in the ocean. Was incredible and would highly recommend.”

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4.From Funchal: Cabo Girao Sunset Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Sail from Funchal Marina to Cabo Girão on a three-hour catamaran trip with a guide, sunset views, a snorkeling stop, and drinks for purchase. You can swim beneath Madeira’s famous cliff and watch for bottlenose dolphins, pilot whales, and sperm whales, though sightings are never guaranteed.

“de vazut balene sau delfini nici nu se pune problema sa fi vazut ceva...singura placere a fost plimbarea la apus si un pahar cu vin... sa nu fiti dezamagiti daca nu vedeti nimic, poate altii au avut mai mult noroc...”

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