Madeira Private Boat Tour from Funchal
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Restroom on board
Meeting Location
9000 Funchal
Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Cabo Girao (pass by)
Camara De Lobos (pass by)
Passeio Publico Maritimo e Jardins do Lido (pass by)
Garajau Partial Nature Reserve (pass by)
Praia de Garajau (pass by)
Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for infants and disabled persons.
- Not recommended for travelers who have a proven record of sea-sickness.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Madeira Private Boat Tour from Funchal?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-266929P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- Restroom on board.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madeira Private Boat Tour from Funchal is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for infants and disabled persons.
- Not recommended for travelers who have a proven record of sea-sickness.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madeira Private Boat Tour from Funchal will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Restroom on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for infants and disabled persons.
- Not recommended for travelers who have a proven record of sea-sickness.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
