Is it better to see whales in Madeira in the morning or afternoon?

That's why our holidays in Madeira complete with whale watching all run between April and October, to give you the best chance of seeing these mighty mammals. There is no 'best time of day' to go whale watching. Our tours will operate in either the morning or afternoon, depending on weather and sea conditions.



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Whales are generally most active in the morning and late afternoon, making these the best times to spot them. During the morning, whales tend to be more active as they start their day and may feed. As the day progresses and the sun sets, whales become more active as they prepare to rest for the night.

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Sea Life You Can Spot The most common whale species you can expect to see include the Sperm Whale, Sei Whale, Pilot Whale, Humpback Whale, Bryde Whale, False Killer Whale, Fin Whale, and even Orcas.

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More Whale Watching Destinations in the US
  • Malibu CA (Grey Feb-Apr)
  • Myrtle Beach SC (Humpback, Pygmy Sperm, Right, Nov-Apr)
  • Newport Beach CA (Blue May-Nov, Finback, Gray Dec-Apr, Humback, Minke, Year-Round)
  • Waianae, Oahu HI (Dec-May)
  • Provincetown MA (Humpback, Fin, Minke, Pilot, Sei, Right, May-Oct)


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Time: Approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. Usually a whale watching tour takes anywhere between 2.5 to 3 hours in order to navigate the ocean in search of different whale species.

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Best dolphin and whale watching tours in Madeira – short answer
  1. Catamaran tour including swimming under Cabo Girao – See options & availability.
  2. Speed boat tour – See details & availability.
  3. Swim with dolphin tour – See details & availability.
  4. Sunset tour – See details & availability.


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Diving in Madeira's rich offshore waters is not to be missed. You'll find numerous pelagics, including blue sharks, hammerheads, mantas and devil rays, plus more whales and dolphins than you could ever hope to see. Madeira's waters host around 20 different whale and dolphin species, some of which are present all year.

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Many ask when is the Whale Watching Season in Madeira? or What is the best time to visit Madeira? Having said that we observe Whales and Dolphins all year around, lets be fair, May to October is the best season in Europe for Wildlife and Madeira is no different.

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What to Look For
  1. Blowholes. When a whale exhales, you can see a spray of water out of the top of the ocean that can look like smoke from the shore. ...
  2. Tails. It sounds obvious, but all whales have tail flukes. ...
  3. Whales have specific behaviors that should not be overlooked. For example, the spray of water from the blow horn.


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