Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Whale Watching Tour:
Treat yourself to a comfortable yacht and a professional crew!
How about a glass of sparkling wine while watching whales and dolphins?
This formula allows you to live this experience in a more intimate way and in a refined luxury environment.
Simply the best for you and your loved ones!
Our yachts, Gringo and Miranda, are moored in the port of Calheta. We sail out to meet the local species of cetaceans, assisted by a spotter on-land while guided by a professional crew of 2. From there on, the world is at your feet!
Depending on the weather conditions, you can decide to sail along the coast, to swim in the ocean with goggles and fins, to sunbathe and relax with a fresh drink.
Or, witness the magic of the Sunset from a privileged place, Choose an evening private cruise and experience the ocean in a different way!
We can accommodate 5 guests for private charters on Miranda, 12 guests for private charters on Gringo. Choose the options that suits your expectations!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to availability
Subject to favourable weather conditions (if cancelled due weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund)
Family friendly
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wildlife spotting cannot be guaranteed
Pregnant women should seek medical advice before booking (limited to no medical assistance can be performed on-board)
The yacht is not accessible to wheelchairs, strollers or cribs.
This activity is not suited to guests over 110 kg / 242 pounds, unless prior arrangement is made with our team and a suitable alternative has been proposed and acknowledged by our Captain / Crew.
6/6.30 pm or 7/7.30 pm departure time: Sunset, Snorkeling and Sparkling wine, NO whale watching
Guests should understand their duty to exercise reasonable care for their own safety while boarding, exiting and being on-board the yacht.
What To Expect
We are looking forward to meeting you at the On Tales store, on the marina de Calheta. Our team will give you a detailed presentation of the Private experience you have selected. We will be happy to clear out any doubts you might have regarding the tour and help you prepare. We will help you choose the snorkelling equipment and get to know each other until the Captain is ready to welcome you on-board !
Options
Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira
Upgrade to our 14 seater yacht
Gringo Yacht Private charter: Small groups and designer tours only! Choose an even more spacious yacht; Gringo yacht is perfect for groups up to 12 guests!
What‘s Included
Shower for after swimming time
Light refreshments (mineral water, ice tea, fruit juice, Coca-Cola, Cola zero, sprite, local beer)
Cabin
Blankets
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Toilet
Hair and body towels
Sparkling wine
Transfer from your hotel
Snacks or food
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
549 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great informative trip to see lots of wildlife
karendU2216DH,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful private boat trip to see whales and dophins, and we managed to see both plus flying fish and a couple of turtles! We got LOADS of photos sent to us after, and also plenty of information about the animals throughout the trip. We could have snorkelled as well, but opted out as the water was a bit too cold for us! Thank you so much to Sergio and Glauco, we had a great time.
Excellent
Go44823511295,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Manny and Martin provided us with excellent explanations about the marine wildlife and the different species encountered. They were very attentive. Warm welcome upon arrival at the agency. Excellent work by the spotter Arthur, which allowed us to observe a group of dolphins that lingered around the boat for a while. An excellent memory, I recommend it 100%. Stephan
Best EVER experience
nieceybaldock,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the most amazing experience and one my husband and I will never forget. Right from booking with Rosa to meeting Julia and Rui and leaving port on Miranda. Both Julia and Rui had a great knowledge and we were all incredibly fortunate to see around 15 dolphins, flying fish and sea birds. Everything was catered for fresh towels, refreshments and Rui took pictures which where sent to my email to download. We were also able to stop for a swim. just incredible. Brilliant experience so worth the money and would definitely recommend. Thank you On Tales for creating the BEST experience ever. Loved it !!
Very nice people, a finwhale and several daulphines
Markus M,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very lucky to see a finwhale feeding and several daulphines of different kinds. But we also were hosted by two very nice and polite young people (host and captain). Many thnks to them for an unforgettable afternoon. And not to forget the receptionists. Very kind. Many thanks for making it possible.
Great tour
constanting441,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice staff, pleasant atmosphere, good service. We were lucky to see both dolphins and whale. The perfect tour
Private Tour on the Miranda
Yountsk,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on the Miranda with Sergio and Julia. We booked the private tour and it was perfect for us. Julia was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and we really enjoyed our time with both her and Sergio.
On tales
karenmorgan73,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. All staff friendly and helpful
Brilliant dolphin watching
Inspire10964342801,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding trip with Julia and Sergio Very knowledgeable about marine life and saw dolphins
Fun, lighthearted experience in Calheta
452lucieb,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On Tales is a great operator and provides fun, lighthearted atmosphere with a lot of green wine, swimming, dolphin chasing (sadly for us, it was a mid-day and we were not lucky. but neither were others). Beautiful cruise, very good boat, excellent staff and oh God, their sunscreen is the best ever and I am still looking back thinking that I should have had asked what make it is....
This is sincerely making memories! What a beautiful experience
725remcov,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are experienced trotters, and sea and boating have few surprises for us, or so we thought before we set foot on the Gringo. I don't even know where to start, but at the beginning. Reception, friendly, human, competent, but above all very sweet and kind. A beautiful boat with a fantastic Captain and second mate. Sailing, within five minutes ten of the most beautiful mammals in the sea, the dolphin, spotted by a spotter on land. In one word, fantastic!! We could almost touch them. Then a very nice tour along the terrible beautiful coast of madeira, there the second mate (former top table tennis player) developed into a true storyteller, breathless we hung on his lips, you want this as a guest! And yes we were, we were really guests! I highly recommend this cruise, worth the money. Docking, we got another memento and we were left with very nice memories. Dear people, thank you for this, we have become a bit more wise and world wise again. Greetings Remco, Femke, Anne, and Dave
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