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Madeira Boat Tour Categories
Eight tour categories cover almost every reason to be on the water in Madeira. The mistake most travellers make is assuming "boat tour" is one product — it's not. Sunset cruises and Desertas day trips are completely different propositions, with completely different weather windows, prices, and seasickness profiles.
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Quick pick by goal
- Most romantic 2 hours: Sunset cruise
- Most photogenic day: Desertas Islands
- Best for kids: Pirate ship or Swim/snorkel
- Best wildlife shot: Wildlife (Apr-Oct) — see species calendar
- Premium / proposal / birthday: Private charter
- Big-game anglers: Fishing charter
- Day trip with cultural break: Porto Santo
All eight categories
Swim & Snorkel Tours
€35–€55 per person
2.5–4 hours
Cabo Girão swim stop is the hero experience; high family appeal.
Sunset Cruises
€30–€60 per person
2–3 hours
Romantic / scenic; #1 couples category.
Wildlife Tours (Dolphins / Whales / Turtles)
€40–€60
3–4 hours
Desertas Islands Day Trip
€99 (Bonita da Madeira incl. lunch + welcome drink + swim)
~9 hours
Premium destination day; landing condition-dependent; reserve rules apply.
Porto Santo Day Trip
€57 one-day cruise → €105.30 + golf bundle (Porto Santo Line)
Day trip
Pirate Ship / Replica
3 hours
Family-friendly themed experience.
Private Boat Charter
€300/group private boat to €500/group yacht (Cristal Sea Madeira)
Proposals, birthdays, premium small groups.
Fishing Charter
Half-day or full-day
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