4 hours · 09:00 / 14:00
Half-Day Private Boat Trip
Four hours on Madeira's south coast, with stops to swim
Private for your group, up to 10
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Daily charter
Private Sunset Cruise
Golden hour at sea, with sparkling wine and Madeira delicacies
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Departure
- 18:00 (18:30 from June to August, 17:00 in October) · Marina do Funchal
- Guests
- up to 10
- Season
- April to October (November to March on request)
Price includes FareHarbor's online booking fee.
Cheaper when you book here
- On booking platforms
- €550
- Here, booked online
- €472
You save €78
Same boat, same captain, same trip. Booking platforms charge more to cover their commission.
In short: Three hours at sea from Marina do Funchal while the light turns gold and the sun goes down behind Madeira's cliffs. Sparkling wine and local delicacies on deck, and the whole yacht for your group.
The sunset cruise leaves Marina do Funchal in the late afternoon and sails west along the coast, with the island turning gold behind you. Sparkling wine and Madeira delicacies come out on deck as the sun gets low, and the yacht turns for home as it disappears behind the cliffs.
It suits an anniversary, a birthday or a family evening at sea: the whole yacht is yours, for up to 10 guests, with the owner at the helm.
The departure follows the light: 18:00 in April, May and September, 18:30 in summer and 17:00 in October, when the days get shorter. From November to March the trip runs on request, at least 48 hours ahead, at a time agreed by message. The table below has the sunset time for every month, so you can see what to expect on your dates.
Sunset in Funchal, month by month
Sunset time on the 15th of each month, and the time Spica leaves the marina. The departure moves with the light: 18:30 in summer, 17:00 in October. From November to March the trip runs on request, at least 48 hours ahead.
| Month | Sunset | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18:23 | On request (48h ahead) |
| February | 18:52 | On request (48h ahead) |
| March | 19:15 | On request (48h ahead) |
| April | 20:36 | 18:00 |
| May | 20:58 | 18:00 |
| June | 21:16 | 18:30 |
| July | 21:16 | 18:30 |
| August | 20:53 | 18:30 |
| September | 20:15 | 18:00 |
| October | 19:35 | 17:00 |
| November | 18:07 | On request (48h ahead) |
| December | 18:03 | On request (48h ahead) |
Questions people ask
When does the sunset cruise run?
From April to October it is booked online and leaves Marina do Funchal at 18:00 in April, May and September, at 18:30 from June to August and at 17:00 in October, so the sun sets while you are at sea. From November to March it runs on request: send us a message at least 48 hours ahead and we agree the time with you.
What time is sunset in Madeira?
It changes with the month: around 20:30 in April, after 21:00 in June and July, around 19:30 in October and close to 18:00 in November. The table on this page shows each month and the time the trip leaves.
Is it a good trip for a proposal or an anniversary?
Yes. The yacht is private, so there are no other guests on board. Tell us when you book and we help you plan the moment.
How late can we book online?
From April to October, online booking closes 24 hours before departure; for the same day, send us a message on WhatsApp. From November to March the trip is on request, at least 48 hours ahead.
How many people can come aboard?
Up to 10 guests. Every charter is private: the yacht is yours for the trip, whether you are two or ten.
Where do we depart from?
From Marina do Funchal, in the centre of Funchal. We confirm the exact pontoon and the meeting time when you book.
What should we bring?
Comfortable clothes and shoes, swimwear and a towel if you want to swim, sun protection, and a light jacket for the return. Drinks and snacks are on board.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The captain decides on the day, with your safety first. If the sea does not allow the trip, we offer you another date or a refund.
Will we see dolphins?
Dolphins are not the aim of our trips. Spica sails for the coast, the swimming stops and the time on deck; it is not a dolphin or whale watching tour.
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