Feel the wind in your hair and smell the salty air. Madeira has so much to offer and so do our boat trips. One thing you shouldn’t miss from your holiday is to see Madeira from the Atlantic Ocean. We offer a private boat trip, you will be travelling with your friends and family only, don’t have to make compromises with other travelers. If the weather allows, you can also go for a swim or snorkel in pristine waters. The waters around the island have plenty of fish, turtles, dolphins and whales. We might also encounter them as we are sailing along the coastline, you never know, they can just pop up! Our boat, Scorpio III is a Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 36i sailing boat, and we decorated her simply, but beautifully. She has 3 cabins, a living room with a kitchen and a bathroom for convenience.
You will discover the real Madeira off-the-beaten-track and learn the stories of the locals and the interesting history of Madeira.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Carbonated beverages
✔ Bottled water
✔ Snacks
✔ Use of snorkeling equipment
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ On-board restrooms
✔ Alcoholic Beverages
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Pier B in the Marina of Funchal, where the smaller boat, yachts are. We are sending you the exact instructions how to find our boat and the departure point of the tour the easiest on the day of the tour.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Cabo Girao
In case the wind allows, we will pass by the second highest cliff above the ocean with glass platform, you can see the beautiful terraces cultivated by the locals.
2
Camara De Lobos
When going direction West, will pass by the picturesque fishing village of Camara de Lobos where Churchill used to paint his watercolors.
3
Passeio Publico Maritimo e Jardins do Lido
We will pass by the waterfront of the Lido area of Funchal. Thus, you can admire the beautiful volcanic landscape and the sights of Funchal at the same time and learn about the history of sugarcane, pirates and modern life as well.
4
Garajau Partial Nature Reserve
In case the wind requires, instead of the West we will make our way to the East side of Funchal to the Garajau natural reserve.
5
Praia de Garajau
In case we go to the East, we will pass by the beach of Garajau and you can learn about the history of whaling in Madeira and the current efforts to keep endangered species protected.
6
Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau
If we go to the East, you can also learn about the first statute of Cristo Rei that was erected in Madeira.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Not recommended for infants and disabled persons.
• Not recommended for travelers who have a proven record of sea-sickness.
