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
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

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

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 onboard
  • 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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    Tschandra

    Verified booking

    4.2

    7 December 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Leider keine Delphine oder Wale gesehen

  • 1

    11NoInChaOs11

    Verified booking

    5

    8 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Wir haben den Ausflug bereits zum zweiten Mal gemacht, weil er uns beim ersten Mal sooooo gut gefallen hat. Hier stimmt einfach alles: der Transfer auf das Schiff, der Service, die superfreundlichen Mitarbeiter, das leckere(!) Mittagessen. Getränke (Bier, Wein, Softdrinks) soviel mensch möchte. Und der absolute Wille der Crew, Meeresbewohner zu finden und zu zeigen. Diesmal eine Gruppe Schweinswale. Sehr beeindruckend und majestätisch! Absolute Weiteremphelung, danke für den tollen Tag!

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    Paare

    Verified booking

    2.2

    4 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Zu viele Wellen. Bestimmt 50% der Menschen war übel und einige haben sich auch übergeben. Essen schmeckte überhaupt nicht..war aber nett angerichtet. Getränke und Service okay. Es wurde unterwegs jedoch nicht s rund um Madeira erklärt. Total öde Fahrt.

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    Simone K.

    Verified booking

    5

    25 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Eine sehr gut organisierte Tour, vom Abholen bis zum Rücktransport. Extrem nette und zuvorkommende Tour Begleiter, Essen super, Getränke ausreichend vorhanden, mega Service… wir würden die Tour noch einmal machen und können diese nur empfehlen!!!

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    Antje

    Verified booking

    4.6

    4 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Die Tour ist sehr zu empfehlen, gut organisiert, mit leckerem Essen und freundlichem Personal. Die Bucht zum Schwimmen ist allerdings nicht einsam. Beim Schnorcheln haben wir Müll im Wasser gesehen. Die Delphine zu sehen, war faszinierend!

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    Sandro

    Verified booking

    3.8

    25 September 2025

    Travelled with family


    Der Bootsausflug war angenehm mit gutem Essen und freundlichem Personal. Der Bade-Stopp war okay, aber leider gab es nur zwei Delfine in großer Entfernung und keine Wale. Also eher für eine entspannte Bootstour, weniger für Tierbeobachtungen. Man hat viel gesehen während der Rückfahrt und es wurde auuch immer wieder was erzählt über die Insel.