Madeira Dolphin Swims with Back or Heart Problems

Short answer: 9 of 17 dolphin swims say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 9 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 17 dolphin swims in Madeira; 10 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 9 tours of 17 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 9 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.

TourBack and heart conditionsOperatorFrom
VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsVipDolphins Catamaran Whale Watching$90Check dates
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsH2oMadeira$68Check dates
Dolphins & Whales by VMT
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsVMT Madeira Catamaran$46Check dates
Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries”
 Not recommended: back conditionsVentura Nature Emotions -Day Tours$63Check dates
Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsAzul Diving Madeira$59Check dates
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour from Funchal
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsRota dos Cetaceos - Whale & Dolphin Watching$68Check dates
Dolphin - Whale - Turtle - Bird Watching
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsMagic Dolphin$57Check dates
Magic Dolphin Sea Safaris
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsMagic Dolphin$51Check dates
Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsMadeira Sea Emotions$71Check dates
Whale & Dolphin Watching boat trip
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsScorpio Madeira Wild Life$62Check dates

Not stated in the listing

These swim with dolphins in Madeira do not mention back and heart conditions. Ask the operator before you book.

Questions

Can I do a dolphin swim in Madeira with a back or heart condition?

9 of 17 dolphin swims say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 9 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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