Join us for unforgettable whale-watching and marine wildlife excursions from Machico & Madeira! Step aboard the Oceanodroma, our 11-meter oceanic rigid-hull inflatable vessel, equipped with individual shock-mitigation seats for maximum comfort and safety. Discover Madeira's stunning eastern waters as you've never seen them before. Whether winter or summer, we'll bring you directly to the heart of whale territory, encountering these majestic creatures and much more!
Transfers from Funchal and Santa Cruz city centres. Departure from Machico harbour.
Whales and Dolphins seen today and in the last 7 days in Madeira
Bryde's Whale Balaenoptera edeni
Short-finned Pilot whale Globicephala macrorhynchus
Common Bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus
Atlantic Spotted dolphin Stenella frontalis
Machico, located on the southeastern coast of Madeira, just 4.5 km from Madeira Airport, is the island's second-largest city. Everything you'll need is within easy walking distance, including hotels, beaches, supermarkets, restaurants, the church, pharmacies, a health center, shops, and the bus station.
With its natural bay—the landing place of Madeira's first Portuguese explorers—a river ecosystem shaped by historic flooding events, and unique geography extending from the town center to Ponta de São Lourenço, Machico has plenty to offer its visitors. Discover scenic hiking trails through native forests and dramatic sea cliffs, and experience the city's rich fishing and whaling history.