Madeira Boat Tour Minimum Age

Short answer: It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 6 across 8 tours. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 8 boat tours in Madeira; 8 state minimum age details in the listing. The minimum age for boat tours in Madeira ranges from any age to 6. 5 tours take children of any age. 2 tours accept children under 6.

Tour	Minimum age	Operator	From
Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran “Booking age bands: Infant 0-4, Child 5-11, Adult 12-99”	All ages	Magic Dolphin	$40	Check dates
Eco-Friendly Catamaran Dolphin and Whale Watching “Booking age bands: Infant 0-4, Child 5-11, Adult 12-65”	All ages	Magic Dolphin	$40	Check dates
Funchal : Observation of dolphins and whales in a luxury catamaran “Booking age bands: Child 0-12, Adult 13-99”	All ages	Atlantic Pearl	$46	Check dates
Catamaran Sunset Cruise from Funchal by VMT Madeira “Booking age bands: Infant 0-4, Child 5-12, Adult 13-99”	All ages	VMT Madeira Catamaran	$46	Check dates
Premium Catamaran A Sunset Experience “Booking age bands: Child 0-11, Adult 12-99”	All ages	Rota dos Cetaceos - Whale & Dolphin Watching	$91	Check dates
Seaborn Catamaran trips “Booking age bands: Infant 1-4, Child 5-12, Adult 13-99”	1+	Seaborn Catamaran	$40	Check dates
Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat “Booking age bands: Adult 5-99”	5+	Madeira Divepoint	$23	Check dates
Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour “Booking age bands: Child 6-11, Adult 12-99”	6+	Azul Diving Madeira	$59	Check dates

Questions

How old do you have to be for a boat tour in Madeira?

It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 6 across 8 tours.

Which boat tour in Madeira is best for young children?

Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran by Magic Dolphin has the lowest minimum age (all ages) and 2285 reviews.

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.

Madeira Boat Tour Minimum Age

Questions

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Which boat tour in Madeira is best for young children?

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