Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch
By Living sea · listed in boat trips and sunset cruises from Funchal
I'd choose this if you want lunch and a swim with hotel transport included. It has the highest combined rating among our shared boat trips.
At Calhau da Lapa, you can swim with a mask and snorkel provided. A small deck shower lets you rinse off afterwards. The crew gives commentary as you cruise along the coast.
Lunch is a buffet. Chicken and pork are served alongside tuna. There are rice and potatoes with salad. Dessert and coffee follow. Drinks are unlimited. There is a toilet on board. Seaborn is shorter if you want less time at sea.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Departure
- FunchalMeeting point and check-in below
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 55 people
- Price
- from €69.50 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.87/5 from 90 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.8 from 23 reviews
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Details as of
- 13 September 2026
Before you book
- Arrange your pickup place and time with the crew. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
- Departures are at 09:30 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
- Infants can come. Prams and pushchairs are allowed.
- Book at least 4 hours before departure.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Bad weather or too few bookings can cancel the trip.
- At least one traveller aged 12 or over per booking, up to 30 people per booking.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Programme
- Hotel pickup, or meet beside the Lobo Marinho ferry at Funchal port
- Coastal cruise with commentary
- Swimming and snorkelling at Calhau da Lapa, with a mask and snorkel provided
- Buffet lunch and unlimited drinks on board
- Cruise duration: 5 hours
- Return to the meeting point, with hotel drop-off included
What the operator writes about each stop
- Meeting point
Once on board the boat,
Meeting point Once on board the boat, you'll embark on an enchanting journey around the sult waters of Madeira, experiencing the very best this island has to offer. Savor a delightful half-day boat trip, including the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of Calhau da Lapa. To keep you energized, a sumptuous buffet lunch will be served on board. Relax and fully unwind on our comfortable boat, all while enjoying your choice of chilled beverages. Allow yourself to be captivated by the breathtaking coastal landscapes that grace our journey..
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
- On-board restrooms
- Tea and coffee
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup or meet at the start point. Pickup 120 minutes before departure. 77 pickup points listed by the operator.
Please contact us to confirm the best place and time for your pick-up
It is just to the left of the ferry to porto santo "Lobo Marinho". Statue of Cristiano Ronaldo, go to the west side which gives access to the port of funchal right at the beginning of the port is the ferry to porto santo it is right there. Show in Google Maps
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun, at 09:30. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 4 hours ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
Bad weather can cancel the trip. The trip can also be cancelled if too few people book.
The operator's conditions, as written
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant rate: ages 0 to 4
- Child rate: ages 5 to 11
- Adult rate: ages 12 to 100
Ratings by source
4.87/5 from 90 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.8 from 23 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.8 | 23 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.9 | 67 | 60 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Living sea's own words, from the Viator listing.
Enjoy a stress-free all-inclusive boat trip from start to finish with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Step aboard and settle into a comfortable spot in the sun or shade as you cruise across the waters. Feel the ocean breeze, listen to the waves, and take in the stunning coastal views with unlimited drinks available throughout the trip. While cruising close to the coastline, enjoy onboard commentary about famous tourist spots, local curiosities, and interesting facts about the area along the way.
Make a stop at the beautiful Calhau da Lapa, a picturesque spot perfect for swimming and snorkeling surrounded by dramatic cliffs and natural scenery. Explore the underwater world using the provided snorkeling mask and snorkel before your swim. After your swim, use the onboard small shower head to rinse off the saltwater before relaxing back on deck.
Continue the experience with a freshly prepared buffet lunch featuring chicken, pork, and tuna fish, with sides of rice, potatoes, and salad, along with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and refreshments all included. Finish your meal with dessert and coffee while relaxing at sea and soaking up the views.
Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, eating, drinking, and unwinding on the water before returning comfortably to your hotel.
Alternatives in the same collection
- Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board€4.50 cheaper · 1 hour shorter · from €65 per adult
- Catamaran Sunset Cruise from Funchal by VMT Madeira€29.50 cheaper · 2 hours shorter · 180 people at most · from €40 per adult
- Seaborn Catamaran trips€34.50 cheaper · 2 hours shorter · 100 people at most · from €35 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026.
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