Madeira Dolphin Swim Minimum Age

Short answer: It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 6 across 17 tours. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 17 dolphin swims in Madeira; 17 state minimum age details in the listing. The minimum age for dolphin swims in Madeira ranges from any age to 6. 9 tours take children of any age. 5 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
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira “Booking age bands: Infant 0-2, Child 3-12, Youth 13-17, Adult 18-64, Senior 65-99”	All ages	On Tales Lda	$84	Check dates
Madeira Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour “Booking age bands: Infant 0-4, Child 5-10, Adult 11-99”	All ages	Ventura Nature Emotions -Day Tours	$63	Check dates
Dolphin Watching/Eco Cruise, John's Pass, Madeira Bch, FL “Booking age bands: Infant 0-2, Child 3-11, Adult 12-64, Senior 65-99”	All ages	Dolphin Quest	$35	Check dates
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour from Funchal “Booking age bands: Infant 0-2, Child 3-5, Youth 6-11, Adult 12-69, Senior 70-99”	All ages	Rota dos Cetaceos - Whale & Dolphin Watching	$68	Check dates
Magic Dolphin Celebrity “Booking age bands: Infant 0-4, Child 5-11, Adult 12-80”	All ages	Magic Dolphin	$46	Check dates
Dolphins & Whales by VMT “Booking age bands: Infant 0-4, Child 5-12, Adult 13-99”	All ages	VMT Madeira Catamaran	$46	Check dates
Seaborn Catamaran trips “Booking age bands: Infant 1-4, Child 5-12, Adult 13-99”	1+	Seaborn Catamaran	$40	Check dates
Whale & Dolphin Watching boat trip “Booking age bands: Infant 2-4, Child 5-12, Adult 13-99”	2+	Scorpio Madeira Wild Life	$62	Check dates
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island “Booking age bands: Child 2-12, Adult 13-99”	2+	H2oMadeira	$68	Check dates
VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching “Booking age bands: Child 3-15, Adult 16-100”	3+	VipDolphins Catamaran Whale Watching	$90	Check dates
Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira “Booking age bands: Child 5-12, Adult 13-70”	5+	Madeira Sea Emotions	$71	Check dates
Dolphin - Whale - Turtle - Bird Watching “Booking age bands: Child 6-11, Adult 12-80”	6+	Magic Dolphin	$57	Check dates
Magic Dolphin Sea Safaris “Booking age bands: Child 6-11, Adult 12-80”	6+	Magic Dolphin	$51	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

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Questions

How old do you have to be for a dolphin swim in Madeira?

It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 6 across 17 tours.

Which dolphin swim 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 Dolphin Swim Minimum Age

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