--- title: Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-private-sunset-boat-tour-from-funchal-2/ type: tour city: Funchal country: Portugal price: 310 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 98 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, pt, en, hu, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 45 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-private-sunset-boat-tour-from-funchal-2/ --- # Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal **Guidekin's take:** A private sunset sailing from Funchal for your own group only, with snacks, water and alcoholic drinks on board and a chance of dolphins, whales or turtles along the coast. It is priced per person for 2h 30m; not advised for anyone prone to seasickness. 4.99 from 98 reviews at €310 per person. In our comparison: #13 of 45 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. 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! We offer a private boat trip, you will be travelling with your friends and family only, don’t have to make compromises with others and spend time with other travellers, in 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, we apply the Clean andSafe protocols and is entitled to use the Clean and Safe stamp audited by Portugal Tourism. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €310 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.99/5 from 98 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Madeira with Linda - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Hungarian, Spanish - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-08-31 ## Reviews 4.99 from 98 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 98 of 98. - 5 stars: 97 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the relaxed private setting and the captain's local knowledge, but poor weather can hide the sunset. **Praised:** - Friendly captain who shares Madeira's history and answers questions - A relaxed private atmosphere with time to enjoy each other's company - Coastal and sunset views, with Funchal's lights on the return - Drinks and snacks served on board - Clear meeting instructions and helpful communication before departure **Complaints:** - Some trips had no visible sunset because of the weather Written by Guidekin from the 89 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-06-20 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - light snack - Bottled water - Alcoholic Beverages - Restroom on board ## Itinerary 1. **Cabo Girao** (pass by, no stop) - Come and see Madeira from the Atlantic Ocean at sunset. We offer you a bottle of sparkling wine and some snacks so you can enjoy the trip even more. You will be able to see the change of colours on the amazing rock formations of Cabo Girao. At the same time, you will hear... 2. **Camara De Lobos** (pass by, no stop) - Camara de Lobos has an interesting history that you should not miss. The view of the famous fishing village from the ocean is also something you have to see! 3. **Passeio Publico Maritimo e Jardins do Lido** (pass by, no stop) - We are passing by the oceanfront of Funchal which allows you to see the amazing rock formations that otherwise you cannot see, peak into the estates of the beautiful hotels and listen to the curiosities you always wanted to know. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We meet in Marina do Funchal at Pier B where the smaller boats, yachts are. In the afternoon on the day before the tour we will be sending you the exact instructions in order to find our boat easily, the departure point of the tour and also the meeting time as that differs based on sunset time. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJb2x82QdgYAwRbyOrEIaOLcE Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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 - Not recommended for disabled - Not recommended for travellers who have a proven record of sea-sickness. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €310 | €155 | | 4 | €310 | €78 | | 6 | €310 | €52 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 45** | €310 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (98) | private | | [Private Half day tour around Madeira Island](/portugal/funchal/tours/private-half-day-tour-around-madeira-island-153233P1/?format=md) | €190 per group | 3h | 5.0 (192) | private | | [CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).](/portugal/funchal/tours/cabo-gir-o-half-day-tour-3h-private-classic-car-4l-331095P4/?format=md) | €95 per group | 2h | 5.0 (179) | private | | [Full Day of Wonders: Madeira 4x4 Private Tour](/portugal/funchal/tours/full-day-of-wonders-madeira-4x4-private-tour-457696P1/?format=md) | €425 per group | 7h | 5.0 (116) | private | Ranked #13 of 45 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €310, median €85; typical length 5h. 45 of 45 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/private-tours-madeira/?format=md ## More in Funchal - All Funchal tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-private-sunset-boat-tour-from-funchal-2/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?format=md