Your own boat, your own pace, and the entire south coast to yourselves. Dolphins at dawn, hidden coves, Cabo Girão, and a golden-hour sunset — without a single stranger on board.
Madeira rises from the ocean like a green amphitheatre, and its capital Funchal sits right at the water's edge — the natural place to begin any exploration by sea.
A private boat trip with Chifbay starts from the marina aboard our 2026 Karnic R8S. No queues, no strangers, no fixed script. Just your group, a local skipper who knows every cove, and a route built entirely around what you want.
Read our story →Madeira wine, poncha, beer and soft drinks served as you cruise. Bring only sunscreen and a swimsuit.
Cushioned seating, swim platform, onboard music — fast, comfortable, built for easy water access.
A licensed captain who reads the sea, finds the calmest coves, and adapts every trip to your group.
Bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins and pilot whales year-round — watched quietly, privately, up close.
Learn more →Golden hour timed mid-trip, complimentary Portuguese wine on deck, the south coast glowing amber.
Learn more →Anchor in crystal-clear volcanic coves unreachable by road. Swim, snorkel and jump in — all to yourself.
Learn more →The full west coast — Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão and Ponta do Sol — with lunch served on board.
Learn more →From the water the scale is completely different — a sheer wall of volcanic basalt rising 580 metres straight from the Atlantic, one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The route also passes Câmara de Lobos, the fishing village that inspired Winston Churchill to paint.
See the full-day route →"Absolutely incredible. We saw two pods of dolphins within the first hour — the skipper knew exactly where to find them. The whole experience felt bespoke and luxurious."
— Sophie M., London"Cabo Girão from the water is something else entirely. We had wine at sunset, just the four of us. Worth every euro — one of the best experiences of our lives."
— Marc & Julie, Paris"We were a family of six and having the whole boat to ourselves made such a difference. Kids could swim when they wanted, adults could relax. Skipper was fantastic."
— The Harrison family, TorontoTell us your dates, group size and what you'd love to see. Chifbay sets up a private trip from Funchal Marina — your group only, from first light to last gold.