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!
Departure from Machico Marina · Excursions between April and September · €50 per person (€60 with transfer from Funchal or Santa Cruz)
An 11-metre ocean-going RHIB built for fast, stable access to Madeira's richest whale, dolphin, and seabird waters.
Equipped with individual shock-mitigation seats, it delivers greater comfort and safety in offshore conditions while keeping every guest fully engaged with the experience.
We carry just 12 guests, while similar-length boats often take 18 to 30. That is a deliberate choice: less crowding, better visibility, more space, and a more personal, higher-quality wildlife encounter.
Whales and dolphins spotted on our last 5 trips in Madeira
Bryde's Whale Balaenoptera edeni
Sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus
Short-finned Pilot whale Globicephala macrorhynchus
Short-beaked Common dolphin Delphinus delphis
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.