Madeira Whale Watching

Join us for unforgettable whale-watching and marine wildlife excursions from Machico & Madeira! Step aboard the Oceanodroma, our 11-metre oceanic rigid-hull inflatable vessel, equipped with individual shock-mitigation seats for maximum comfort and safety. Explore Madeira's spectacular eastern waters as you've never experienced them before. Whether winter or summer, we'll take you directly into prime whale territory, where you'll encounter these majestic creatures and so much more!

Upcoming Tours

Transfers from Funchal and Santa Cruz city centres. Departure from Machico harbour.

Latest Sightings

Whales and Dolphins seen today and in the last 7 days in Madeira

Sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus

Short-finned Pilot whale Globicephala macrorhynchus

Common Bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus

Atlantic Spotted dolphin Stenella frontalis

Machico, Madeira

Machico, located on the southeast coast of Madeira, just 4.5 km from Madeira Airport, is the island's second-largest city. Everything you might need is within easy walking distance, including hotels, beaches, supermarkets, restaurants, the church, pharmacies, a health centre, shops, and the bus station.

With its natural bay—the landing site of Madeira's first Portuguese explorers—its river ecosystem marked by historic flooding events, and distinctive landscape stretching from the town centre to Ponta de São Lourenço, Machico offers numerous attractions for visitors. Explore scenic walking trails through native forests and along dramatic sea cliffs, and immerse yourself in the town's rich fishing and whaling heritage.