About Us
Your Independent Boat Tours Guide in Madeira
We help travelers navigate Madeira's boat tour options with honest comparisons, clear pricing benchmarks, and local expertise.
Meet the Founder
João Silva
Madeira Sea Curator
Based in Madeira, I curate route- and boat-type comparisons so travelers can confidently pick the right tour for their group, budget, and comfort level. After seeing too many visitors overpay or book the wrong tour type, I created this directory to bring clarity to Madeira's boat tour landscape.
10+ years exploring Madeira's coastline and islands
Tested 50+ boat tour operators across all categories
Built price benchmarking methodology for transparent comparisons
Independent from any single operator
Why This Directory Exists
Booking a boat tour in Madeira can be confusing. OTAs list hundreds of options without explaining the differences between categories, boat types, or departure ports. We created this independent directory to solve that problem: compare tours by what matters to you, understand fair prices, and book with confidence.
Our Process
How We Work
Research & Categorization
We analyze the boat tour landscape across sunset, swim, wildlife, island trips, charters, and fishing to help you find exactly what you're looking for.
Price Benchmarking
We publish transparent price anchors from real operators so you understand what constitutes fair pricing for each tour type.
Honest Comparisons
Catamaran vs sailing? Funchal vs Calheta? Per-person vs per-group? We explain the trade-offs clearly.
Regular Updates
Tour offerings and prices change seasonally. We update our information to keep it accurate and useful.
Our Values
What We Stand For
Clarity Over Sales
We help you understand options, not pressure you to book.
Fair Price Focus
Our price index ensures you know what's reasonable.
Category Expertise
We cover all boat tour types, not just the popular ones.
Independence
We're not owned by any operator or OTA.
Our Commitment
Last updated: December 2024
Independent from any single operator
Transparent price benchmarks with cited sources
Focus on helping you choose, not just selling
Clear about how we earn (affiliate commissions)
Contact us anytime with questions or corrections
Found an error or outdated information? We're committed to accuracy. Contact us at info@madeiraboattours.org and we'll investigate immediately.
Ready to Explore?
Browse our curated selection of operators or get in touch with any questions.