Whale watching in Portugal
2 towns and 8 operators, with the months each species is around. Listed trips run from €40 to €74.90 per person.
When to go, town by town
Dark squares are peak months for at least one species, light squares are the rest of the season.
| Town | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Trips from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AzoresSperm whale, Blue whale, Fin whale, Humpback whale, Atlantic spotted dolphin, Pilot whale | January: in season | February: in season | March: in season | April: in season | May: in season | June: in season | July: peak | August: peak | September: in season | October: in season | November: in season | December: in season | €55 |
| MadeiraSperm whale, Short-finned pilot whale, Bryde's whale, Sei whale, Bottlenose dolphin | January: in season | February: in season | March: in season | April: in season | May: in season | June: in season | July: in season | August: in season | September: in season | October: in season | November: in season | December: in season | €40 |
Every operator in Portugal, cheapest trip first
| Operator | What you get | Town | From | Length | Group | If no whales | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolphin and Whale Watching from an Eco-Friendly Catamaran (3h) |
€40 per adult |
About 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Another tour for EUR 10 per person if no dolphins or whales are seen | Check dates | |||
Whale & Dolphin Watching |
€48 per adult |
2.5 hours |
Minimum 6 persons; RIBs carry up to 12 (Tiger I) or 18 (Tiger II) |
Second trip free if no cetaceans are spotted | Check dates | ||
Ribeira Brava whale watching tour |
€51.83 per adult |
2.5 hours |
Up to 16 people plus 2 crew |
None; sightings can't be guaranteed and no-sighting tours are not refunded | Check dates | ||
The Whales and Dolphins of Queimada |
€55 per person |
About 3 hours |
12 to 24 per boat |
Not stated | Check dates | ||
Whale Watching in Ponta Delgada (São Miguel) |
€70 per adult |
Half day, about 3 hours including check-in and safety briefing |
Join another tour for free if no cetaceans are seen | Check dates | |||
Whale Watching, half day (Meio Dia) |
€70 per adult |
Half day, morning or afternoon |
Not stated | Check dates | |||
Whale Watching (Half Day) |
€74.90 per adult |
Half day |
Not stated | Check dates | |||
All Inclusive 3H Dolphin and Whale Watching from Funchal with Luxury Catamaran |
Not listed |
3 hours |
Up to 17 guests with 3 crew |
Not stated | Check dates |
Each operator's cheapest listed trip, from its own website on October 21, 2026. How we compare.
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