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Boat Trips in Madeira: Cruises, Dolphin Watching and Private Sailing

Sailing cruises, speedboat dolphin and whale watching, sunset and sunrise trips, a full day to the Desertas Islands and private sailboat charters, from 45€ per adult. We work with local boat operators and handle the reservation for you.

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We work with trusted local boat operators around the island. You message us once, we check availability, and we handle the reservation, so you do not have to compare and contact several companies.

Trips and prices

Cabo Girão Cruise, 3h

€45 adult, €25 child (5 to 10)

A relaxed cruise along the coast with an open bar, paddleboard and a snorkelling stop.

Dolphin and Whale Watching, 2 to 2.5h

€60 adult, €38 child (5 to 10)

A semi-rigid speedboat trip with a marine biologist aboard and land-based spotters. If there is no sighting, you get a free return ticket.

Sunset Cruise, 3h

€55 adult

A cruise along the coast around sunset.

Sunrise Cruise, 2h

€60 adult

An early start on the water, with breakfast included.

Desertas Islands, full day, 7h30

€100 adult

A full day out to the Desertas Islands, with lunch included.

Private Sailboat, up to 6 people

From €150

A fully customizable private sailboat: coastal sailing, dolphin watching, diving or a sunset sail. Priced from 150€ for 1 person up to 450€ for 6.

From the water

Traditional wooden sailing boat anchored in a bay in Madeira with paddleboards alongsideTraditional sailing boat cruising into the sunset off MadeiraAerial view of a yellow semi-rigid speedboat at speed off MadeiraGuests on a semi-rigid speedboat off the coast of MadeiraCrew member handling the sail on a private sailboat off MadeiraGuest relaxing on a private sailboat off the coast of Madeira

What is included

Included

  • Onboard host or crew and safety equipment
  • Open bar on most routes
  • Paddleboard and snorkelling stop on the Cabo Girão cruise
  • Marine biologist aboard on dolphin and whale trips
  • Breakfast on the Sunrise cruise, lunch on the Desertas trip

Not included

  • Hotel pickup, meeting point only unless arranged

Good to know

Children from 0 to 4 are always free. Private sailboat charters require a 50% deposit of the tour price to secure the booking.

Prices

Cabo Girão Cruise, 3h, adult€45
Cabo Girão Cruise, 3h, child (5 to 10)€25
Dolphin and Whale Watching, 2 to 2.5h, adult€60
Dolphin and Whale Watching, 2 to 2.5h, child (5 to 10)€38
Sunset Cruise, 3h, adult€55
Sunrise Cruise, 2h, adult€60
Desertas Islands, full day, adult€100
Private Sailboat, from€150
Open bar (wine, beer, sangria, juices, water) included on most routes. Private sailboat is priced by group size, from 150€ for 1 person up to 450€ for 6.

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Questions about this tour

How much are boat trips in Madeira?

Cruises start at 45€ per adult for the Cabo Girão cruise. Dolphin and whale watching is 60€, a sunset cruise is 55€, a sunrise cruise is 60€ and the full day to the Desertas Islands is 100€. Private sailboats start at 150€.

What if we do not see any dolphins or whales?

On the semi-rigid speedboat dolphin and whale watching tours, you get a free return ticket if there is no sighting.

Is food and drink included?

There is an open bar on most routes. Breakfast is included on the Sunrise cruise and lunch on the Desertas Islands full-day trip.

Can children come along?

Yes. Children aged 5 to 10 pay a reduced rate and children aged 0 to 4 are free.

How does the private sailboat work?

It is a fully customizable private sailboat for up to 6 people, priced by group size from 150€ to 450€. A 50% deposit secures the booking.

Is hotel pickup included?

Boat trips use a meeting point unless pickup has been arranged with us.

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