Madeira south coast cruise on Living Sea boat with lunch
Excursions & day trips

Madeira south coast cruise on Living Sea boat with lunch

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 153 reviews
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£57.00
Free cancellation
Language: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll relax on an all-inclusive cruise onboard the boat Living Sea along Madeira's southern coast
  • The boat passes by Cabo Girao, the world's second-highest sea cliffs, best viewed from the ocean
  • You'll cool off with a swimming stop at Cais da Lapa, a hidden cove only accessible by boat
  • There's a homemade lunch with wines from Alentejo served in the town of Santana
  • An expert local guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of Madeira and its coast
What to expect

Madeira's southwest coast is the star of this all-inclusive cruise on 'Living Sea'. And after setting out from Funchal port, you'll head up the less-explored coast to Cais da Lapa for some swimming. The best part is that with a maximum of 52 guests on board, you'll have all the space and attentive service you need to enjoy a day at sea. Jorge, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘You'll see the drama of Madeira's landscapes on this cruise. We'll pass by Cabo Girão, the second-highest sea cliffs in the world. The viewpoint at the top is often really busy, so you can enjoy seeing the cape from a unique – and much calmer – perspective.'

Settle in on deck with a cold drink in hand, and feel the Atlantic breeze in your hair. You'll glide along the intensely green coastline – soon coming upon Cabo Girao, which towers out of the sea at a height of 580 meters. You'll get to cool off in the clear waters of Cais da Lapa, where boats from no other company stop, while your 'Living Sea' crew prepares a lunch of homemade dishes.

The perfect pairing for your tasty lunch is wine from the Alentejo region. Jorge says, ‘Alentejo wines are some of Portugal's finest. The reds have juicy flavours of berries, vanilla and spice. The whites are known for hints of tropical fruit, citrus and have a balanced minerality.' Make the most of the relaxing on-board experience with your group before sailing back down the coastline – hopefully accompanied by some curious dolphins or sea turtles.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Dolphin watching cruise
  • check Lunch
  • check Drinks
What to remember
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 153 reviews from verified customers

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Staff

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Value for money

4.7/5

Service

4.8/5

Safety

4.8/5

  • Sven

    From Germany - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Sehr gelungener Ausflug. Hat von vorne bis hinten alles gepasst und das wichtigste, Delphine gefunden ??. Nachdem sie uns ein paar Minuten begleitet h ...

  • Aksel

    From Germany - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Frank D.

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Die Bootstour war vom Personal äußerst angenehm geführt inkl. Bedienung von Getränken. Mittagessen ausreichend viel und geschmackvoll. Die Programmpun ...

  • Vlad

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Sabrina

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Rundum ein gelungener und gut organisierter Tagestrip!

  • Martin

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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