How do you get to Fajã dos Padres?+
By boat or by a cable car down the cliff. There is no road. By boat it is 11.5 km west of Marina do Funchal, past Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão: we anchor there about 1 h 15 after leaving.
Can we swim at Fajã dos Padres?+
Yes, that is why we stop. We anchor off the terraces, you jump off the boat, swim, and take the paddle boards out. There is a second swim stop at Ribeira Brava before we turn for home.
Which trip stops at Fajã dos Padres?+
The day trip, at 10:00 or 14:00: 2 h 30 (€500) or 3 h (€600, on to Ponta do Sol). The 2 h 30 sunset cruise passes it in the evening light but does not stop to swim.
What is included?+
Drinks and food on board, paddle boards, the private boat for up to 5 guests and two local skippers. Every trip also includes an Insta360 360° video, drone footage from above (weather allowing) and high quality photos taken with a real camera.
Is the water warm enough?+
The sea off Madeira is warmest from late summer into autumn and coolest in late winter. We swim on the day trip all year when the sea allows; the skippers tell you on the day if it is too rough to anchor.
Can we cancel?+
Yes. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. If the sea is too rough to go, we move your trip or refund it.
