Private experience - Funchal, Madeira

Hidden coves, half day

Some of Madeira's most extraordinary spots have no road access. When the sea is calm, Chifbay anchors in crystal-clear volcanic water - all to yourself.

From
EUR 620
Duration
4 hours
Guests
Up to 7
Departs
Funchal
01The experience

Coves you can only reach by sea

When the sea is calm, Chifbay anchors in crystal-clear volcanic water - snorkeling gear included, and the marine life is right there beneath you.

Because the boat is yours, the stop happens when you want it. No buzzer, no captain herding you back - swim, snorkel and jump from the boat for as long as you like.

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Crystal-clear coves - snorkel gear aboard
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Snorkel gear aboard

Masks, fins and a paddleboard on request, so you can explore the moment we anchor.

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Swim stops, your call

The boat is yours - stay in the water as long as you want, at the coves that suit the day.

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Drinks & snacks

Madeira wine, poncha, beer and soft drinks aboard, with light local snacks.

02The water

Turquoise lagoons, all to yourself

Madeira's coastline hides natural lava pools and sheltered coves the tour boats never reach. With a shallow-draft private boat and a skipper who knows them, they become your private swimming spot.

Calm, clear and quiet - the kind of place you only find when the day is built around you.

Natural lava pools - Madeira
The day, hour by hour

Your itinerary

13:00

Depart Funchal Marina

Head west along the coast in the afternoon light.

14:00

First cove

Anchor in crystal-clear water, snorkel gear out.

15:30

Hidden lagoon

A second spot unreachable by road - swim and paddleboard.

16:00

Drift & relax

Drinks and snacks as the afternoon flows.

17:00

Funchal harbour

Back in perfect time for a sunset dinner in town.

Good to know

Questions, answered

Is snorkeling gear included?+

Yes - masks, fins and a paddleboard on request are aboard for everyone, and your skipper anchors in the clearest, calmest coves for the conditions.

Can you really not reach these by road?+

Many of Madeira's best coves have no road access at all - they can only be reached from the water, which is exactly why they stay so quiet.

What if the sea is rough?+

For your safety and comfort the trip is weather-dependent and the skipper picks the most sheltered spots, or reschedules if conditions require it.

Marina do Funchal

Find your cove

Check live dates and reserve your private trip in a couple of minutes - your group only.

Or call directly - +351 937 200 320