Magic Dolphin vs Lobosonda
Two whale watching operators in Madeira, Portugal. Magic Dolphin starts at €40 and Lobosonda at €51.83. 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
Lobosonda
- Running whale watching trips since 2003 and recording sightings since 2007
- Team of marine biologists and trained guides; guiding in English plus German or French
- Routes head to Alamar dos Canhas, Alamar do Morno or Alamar do Paul do Mar depending on sea conditions
- Steno RIB not recommended for pregnant women or guests with back problems
Ribeira Brava whale watching tour
- From
- €51.83 per adult
- Length
- 2.5 hours
- Group
- Up to 16 people plus 2 crew
Steno whale watching tour
- From
- €66.63 per adult
- Length
- 2 hours
- Group
- Up to 18 passengers plus 2 crew
- Min age
- 5
Ribeira Brava private charter
- From
- €613.46 per group
- Length
- 3 hours
- Group
- Up to 16 people
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Madeira, Portugal.