Your cruise
Want to discover Madeira from the sea for a half-day cruise? Vasco invites you aboard his sailboat for an exotic mini-cruise. On the program: soak up the sun, relax and sail among the region's most beautiful spots.
Your possible stops during this cruise
Here's an indicative program for your half-day sailing cruise in Madeira departing from Funchal.
*The program is subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Possible times:
- Morning: 09:00 to 13:00.
- Afternoon: 14:00 to 18:00.
Boarding:
Vasco, your professional skipper, will meet you in the morning or early afternoon at the port of Funchal in Madeira to board his yacht. After a warm welcome and safety briefing, you'll set sail to discover the beautiful Madeira archipelago.
Half-day stopover cruise:
Vasco invites you to set sail for Cabo Girão, just west of Funchal. This high, red rock cliff is very impressive from the sea. Indeed, the cliff rises to a height of 580 meters and is considered the highest cliff in Europe, no less. nearby Cabo Girão, you can also discover the troglodyte village of Calhau da Lapa and its waterfall plunging into the ocean.
PS: don't forget to keep an eye on the horizon - you might come across some dolphins.
Disembarkation:
Disembarkation takes place in the late morning or late afternoon at the initial port of Funchal on Madeira Island.
The skipper
Embark with Vasco - Destination archipelago of Madeira for a sailing cruise
Enjoy the pleasure of being at sea.
View ProfileNo night on board
Passengers manage cooking
I do not manage supply. Passengers bring it or buy what they need.
- Places of embarkation:Funchal Marina
- Boarding time:09h00/9AM ou/or 14h00/2PM
- Time of landing:13h00/1PM ou/or 18h00/6PM
Fly to Madeira International Airport. Once there, take the shuttle bus (Aérobus) to the port.
The Aerobus leaves about once an hour from the arrivals hall at Funchal airport. Average journey time is 30 minutes.

