Magic Dolphin vs Ventura Nature Emotions
Two whale watching operators in Madeira, Portugal. Magic Dolphin starts at €40 and Ventura Nature Emotions at €48. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Magic Dolphin
- Eco Catamaran season runs September 1 to June 30
- Catamaran switches to electric engines for quiet running once animals are found
- Operator says the Sea Safari sees dolphins, whales or turtles on 98% of trips, with commentary from certified guides
Dolphin and Whale Watching from an Eco-Friendly Catamaran (3h)
- From
- €40 per adult
- Length
- About 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Min age
- All ages
- Cancellation
- Cancel or change at least 24 hours before departure; if sea conditions cancel a trip, the operator tries to reschedule.
Sea Safari
- From
- €50 per adult
- Length
- 2 hours
Ventura Nature Emotions
- Daily departures at 9:30 and 13:00, plus 16:00 from May to October
- Crew works with land-based spotters; says its team includes marine biologists
- Also runs a classic 15.5 m sailing boat (max 16) on bay and Desertas Islands day trips where dolphins and whales may be seen
Whale & Dolphin Watching
- From
- €48 per adult
- Length
- 2.5 hours
- Group
- Minimum 6 persons; RIBs carry up to 12 (Tiger I) or 18 (Tiger II)
- Cancellation
- Trips may be changed, postponed or cancelled in bad weather; refund terms not listed.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Madeira, Portugal.