As the light turns amber the south coast glows and the sea goes silk-flat - complimentary Portuguese wine on deck, the horizon all yours.
We cast off an hour before sunset, head west along the city waterfront, and anchor in a calm pocket of sea facing Cabo Girao. The light starts gold, turns copper, then deep red.
The champagne is iced, the Madeira cheese is sliced, the music is whatever you bring. Two hours, no rush, no one else on board.
Book this trip →Chilled champagne and local Madeira wine served on deck as the sun drops.
We cast off one hour before official sunset so the best light falls mid-trip, year-round.
A favourite for anniversaries, proposals and celebrations - tell us and we will help set the moment.
Madeira sunsets are dramatic because of the clouds - the colour comes from light hitting them. Slip out of the marina, watch the city turn amber, and let the engine drop to a hush.
Madeira's winter is mild - sea temp rarely drops below 18 degrees and winter sunsets are often the most dramatic. The boat carries blankets; bring a light jacket.
One hour before sunset, heading west along the city waterfront.
Iced Moet, sliced Madeira cheese, music low, engine silent.
Gold turns copper, then deep red over the Atlantic.
Two unhurried hours, no one else on board.
One hour before official sunset, which changes year-round. Summer (Jun-Aug) is around 20:00, winter (Dec-Feb) around 17:30. We send the exact departure time 24 hours ahead.
Madeira sunsets are dramatic because of the clouds. Total overcast is rare - if it happens, we reschedule or refund. We watch the forecast obsessively.
Chilled Moet champagne and Madeira wine, the private boat for up to 7 guests, and a local skipper, across about 2 hours of golden-hour coastline.
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