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Colleen_K, Jun 2026
Beautiful boat and knowledgeable crew.
A wonderful day and a super beautiful and comfortable boat. We saw a whale and some dolphins. You probably should not expect an intense ocean life experience as you might in other parts of the world. But the boat is really beautiful and the crew was extremely knowledgeable. They also gave us some delicious local snacks and drinks. We would do it again in a heartbeat!
Michael_S, Jun 2026
See the Whales
A spacious and quite new catamaran with an enthusiastic crew. Successfully took us to see many pilot whales, a tropical whale and a rare monk seal.
Duration was sensible at 2 hours.
Just 2 suggestions. Advise all passengers by microphone that a crew member will talk about whales. And after the swim session, advise passengers what happens next.
The distant and closer views of Madeira were superb. A great trip.
Maria_L, Jun 2026
Fantastic trip
Amazing couple of hours - we were lucky to see whales, dolphins, a loggerhead turtle plus flying fish. Great views of the coastline too. Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide who pointed out everything to us and obviously loves her job as a guide, marine conservationist and sharing her vast knowledge. Particularly liked the fact that there was an also a conservation element to the trip and they were conscious of the fact that the marine life should not be disturbed by us. Great boat and skipper too of course!
Vanessa_A, May 2026
Two day guided tour
Fabulous 2 day excursion. I happened to be allocated with the same guide both days: Renato Rodrigues. His vibrant personality as well as very apparent knowledge of Madeira made the time more appreciated and fun. He captured Madeira's essence. The cultural influences reminded me of my ancestry and so it made me feel connected to the island. However long your stay in Madeira I would recommend the tour. As a solo traveller I felt very safe and met some very interesting people from across the world.
Kevin_H, May 2026
Excellent tour to see amazing dolphins in their natural habitat.
Our tour had to be rescheduled due to the weather, however Magic Dolphins were very helpful coming up with an alternative date and time. Initially I was a little apprehensive about the fact that my particular tour was on a very fast ‘Zodiac’ rather than the more sedate Catamaran, needn’t of worried the ride was fast but comfortable with padded cushion and good hand grips. On our tour we saw 3 different species of dolphins which was amazing, only little niggle was that most of the action appeared on the other side of the boat. Definitely recommend the dolphins are amazing.
steve_l, Apr 2026
Enjoyable trip for all
Wonderful sights and a beautiful island. The tour guide was informative and friendly. Bring cash, there some cash only places. The volcanic pools are cold, only formed by volcanic activity. The tour accomodates for all and allows you some time to explore.
Kari_A, Apr 2026
Lovely trip with whales!
Great trip! Captain & crew worked hard to find us whales and we saw three different species! They used binoculars and called other vessels- really making the effort for our trip. I loved the cruise closer to shore on the way back. Boat is large, stable and lots of room to spread out. Highly recommend.
Robbie_R, Aug 2025
Fantastic staff
From the moment we booked this trip on the Internet to when we met the staff correspondence was excellent. All the members of staff are friendly helpful and want you to have a good time. Highly recommend the Dolphin trip. It was a shame we didn’t see any dolphins, it was too windy and choppy but the staff made up for our disappointment with their friendliness and fun.
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