Private Sea Experiences • Madeira Atlantic

Where the island ends,
the ocean begins.

Bespoke boat trips along Madeira's volcanic coastline.

Chartered to your rhythm.
Written by the sea.

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The Atlantic Playground

A coastline carved by fire,
alive with cetaceans.

Madeira rises from the Atlantic like a fortress of basalt and laurel, its shores plunging into deep, nutrient-rich currents where whales and dolphins roam year-round. From the sheltered bays of the south to the wild cliffs of the north, every nautical mile reveals a different island — sun-warmed and glassy in one cove, dramatic and spray-soaked around the next headland. Our private charters are designed around this living seascape, with the freedom to linger where the light is best and the water is calmest.

Whales & Dolphins Watching
Year-round sightings

Whales & Dolphins Watching

Resident pods of bottlenose and common dolphins, migratory pilot whales and the occasional Bryde's whale make these waters one of Europe's most reliable cetacean corridors. Our skippers read the surface like a map — a distant blow, a ripple of fins — and approach with quiet respect, engines eased, so the encounter feels like a gift rather than a chase.
Luxury Yacht Charters
Private charter

Luxury Yacht Charters

Step aboard a crewed yacht where the itinerary is yours to shape. Morning light on the water, a long lunch anchored off a hidden cove, an afternoon swim beneath the cliffs of Cabo Girão — the day unfolds at your pace. Teak decks, chilled champagne and a skipper who knows every sheltered bay between Funchal and the Desertas.
Catamaran Escapes
Sunset sail

Catamaran Escapes

Glide across the Atlantic on a spacious catamaran, the sails catching the trade winds as the sun sinks behind the island's spine. Anchor for a swim in water turned amber by the fading light, then dine on deck as Funchal's lights begin to shimmer along the shore. A gentle, generous way to meet the sea.
Swimming with Dolphins
Wild encounter

Swimming with Dolphins

In the calm, clear waters off Madeira's leeward coast, wild dolphins sometimes choose to linger. With a marine guide aboard and a strict approach protocol, you may slip into the water for a fleeting, respectful encounter on the dolphins' terms — no feeding, no chasing, just a moment of shared curiosity in the deep blue.
Curated Sea Routes

Four ways to
meet the Atlantic.

Each route is a starting point, not a script. Our skippers and planners design the shape of the day — the light, the sea state, the wildlife — but you set the tempo. Linger longer at a cove, ask to turn back for one more sighting, or simply stay anchored while the afternoon slips by. The sea is generous with those who take their time.

Full day • Private

The Private Yacht Day

Your own horizon, crewed and unhurried.

A full day aboard a private yacht, shaped entirely around your wishes. Depart from Funchal or Calheta and let the skipper read the conditions — perhaps a morning run to the Desertas for a glimpse of the islands' wild, uninhabited ridges, or a slow drift along the south coast where the cliffs glow gold in the afternoon. Lunch can be arranged on board, or we can anchor off a quiet bay while you swim. The yacht is yours; the itinerary bends to your mood.

Key Stops & Scenic Viewpoints:

Funchal Marina • Cabo Girão • Calheta • Desertas Islands (weather permitting) • Hidden coves of the southwest coast

Tailor this journey for me 6–8 hours, fully flexible
The Private Yacht Day
Visual Journal • Madeira
From the Deck

The sea,

A glimpse of the moments our guests bring back — the light on the water, the curve of a dolphin's back, the quiet of an anchored cove. Follow along for a sense of what a day on the Atlantic with us feels like.

98% sighting rate
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Private charters only
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Year-round departures
Roaz Dolphin
Roaz Dolphin

A dolphin glides through the water, a highlight of any boat trip.

Boat Trip on the Water
Boat Trip on the Water

A peaceful boat trip out on the open water.

Sunset at Cabo Girão
Sunset at Cabo Girão

A breathtaking sunset view over the sea at Cabo Girão.

Luxury Cove View From Yacht Lounge
Luxury Cove View From Yacht Lounge

Relax in the yacht lounge while taking in the stunning views of a private cove.

Swimming With Dolphins
Swimming With Dolphins

Guests enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime swim with dolphins on this boat trip.

Boat Trip on the Water
Boat Trip on the Water

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip with stunning views of the water.

Private Charter to Ilhas Desertas
Private Charter to Ilhas Desertas

A private charter heads out to the remote and rugged Ilhas Desertas.

Whale Fin Diving in the Sea Near Madeira Island
Whale Fin Diving in the Sea Near Madeira Island

A whale raises its tail fin before diving into the waters off Madeira Island.

Roaz Dolphin
Roaz Dolphin

A dolphin glides through the water, a highlight of any boat trip.

Boat Trip on the Water
Boat Trip on the Water

A peaceful boat trip out on the open water.

Sunset at Cabo Girão
Sunset at Cabo Girão

A breathtaking sunset view over the sea at Cabo Girão.

Luxury Cove View From Yacht Lounge
Luxury Cove View From Yacht Lounge

Relax in the yacht lounge while taking in the stunning views of a private cove.

Swimming With Dolphins
Swimming With Dolphins

Guests enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime swim with dolphins on this boat trip.

Boat Trip on the Water
Boat Trip on the Water

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip with stunning views of the water.

Private Charter to Ilhas Desertas
Private Charter to Ilhas Desertas

A private charter heads out to the remote and rugged Ilhas Desertas.

Whale Fin Diving in the Sea Near Madeira Island
Whale Fin Diving in the Sea Near Madeira Island

A whale raises its tail fin before diving into the waters off Madeira Island.

Begin Your Voyage

Tell us how you want to feel.
We design your private journey.

Share a few details and our team will design a private sea experience around your rhythm — the route, the vessel, the pace. We'll come back with a proposal shaped to your wishes, and you'll be free to adjust the small things: a later start, a longer swim, a different cove for lunch.

We respond promptly with personalized attention and zero obligation.

Prefer to speak directly with our local Funchal team?