Responsible Whale Watching in Madeira

Whale watching in Madeira is a unique experience, allowing you to encounter fascinating marine life such as dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and rare seabirds. However, to protect this delicate ecosystem, Madeira has established clear regulations aimed at ensuring sustainable and responsible wildlife encounters.

At OceanSee, we prioritize responsible tourism and educate all our guests on these crucial guidelines, making your whale-watching tour both enjoyable and environmentally friendly

Dolphins leaping in the ocean off the coast of Funchal, Madeira, with Ajuda, São Martinho in the background.
Dolphins leaping in the ocean off the coast of Funchal, Madeira, with Ajuda, São Martinho in the background.

Swimming with Dolphins in Madeira

Swimming with dolphins in Madeira is a thrilling experience that brings you closer to these intelligent and playful marine creatures. To ensure this activity is enjoyable for participants and safe for wildlife, Madeira has established specific regulations that must be strictly followed.

At OceanSee, we are committed to responsible tourism and uphold the highest standards of animal welfare during dolphin encounters

lose encounter swimming with dolphins in Madeira.
lose encounter swimming with dolphins in Madeira.

Wildlife Experiences

Explore beautiful marine life through our certified whale watching tours.

A common dolphin performing a high leap from the water with the Madeira coastline in the background.
A common dolphin performing a high leap from the water with the Madeira coastline in the background.
A common dolphin spy-hopping near the side of a boat in Madeira waters.
A common dolphin spy-hopping near the side of a boat in Madeira waters.
An Atlantic spotted dolphin leaping high out of the water with another surfacing nearby in the Madeira sea.
An Atlantic spotted dolphin leaping high out of the water with another surfacing nearby in the Madeira sea.
Atlantic spotted dolphin jumping in the Madeira sea.
Atlantic spotted dolphin jumping in the Madeira sea.
Pod of pilot whales surfacing in the Atlantic Ocean with the coastline of Madeira, Portugal in the background.
Pod of pilot whales surfacing in the Atlantic Ocean with the coastline of Madeira, Portugal in the background.
Juvenile loggerhead sea turtle basking at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean in Madeira waters.
Juvenile loggerhead sea turtle basking at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean in Madeira waters.
Overhead view of a loggerhead sea turtle swimming in the clear Madeira sea.
Overhead view of a loggerhead sea turtle swimming in the clear Madeira sea.
Two pilot whales surfacing in the Atlantic Ocean with the Madeira coastline in the background.
Two pilot whales surfacing in the Atlantic Ocean with the Madeira coastline in the background.
Sperm whale fluke surfacing during a whale watching tour in Madeira, Portugal, against a backdrop of hazy coastal cliffs.
Sperm whale fluke surfacing during a whale watching tour in Madeira, Portugal, against a backdrop of hazy coastal cliffs.