Madeira pirate ship that’s an exact replica of the Christopher Columbus flagship. You’re very likely to see dolphins and whales as well. Anchor in front of the majestic cliff of Cabo Girao, the highest sea cliff in Europe. You can enjoy a swim in the warm and crystal-clear water.
The Santa Maria de Colombo, built in 1998, is a Madeira pirate ship that’s an exact replica of the Christopher Columbus flagship. Enjoy a boat trip with a sense of adventure, and feel what it was like when the island was discovered some 500 years ago. A magnificent replica of Christopher Columbus’s flagship, the Santa Maria, was built on the island of Madeira, between July 1997 and July 1998, in the fishing village of Camara de Lobos. Since it was built thousands of people have sailed aboard the ship, experiencing more than just a normal boat ride, as you’ll soon find out on this 3-hour tour. Santa Maria de Colombo is also the most photographed boat in Madeira. A number of local and international TV documentaries have been made on board this famous ship, including The Discovery Channel’s The Quest for Columbus. The idea of this boat trip is for you to experience history, while at the same time enjoying the breathtaking views of Madeira´s south coast. In addition to the views, you’re very likely to see dolphins and whales as well. The ship will anchor in front of the majestic cliff of Cabo Girao, the highest sea cliff in Europe. If you like you can enjoy a swim in the warm and crystal-clear water. A sail on the Santa Maria is your chance to re-live Christopher Columbus´s voyage of discovery and imagine how he and his crew felt as they headed into the unknown.
Meeting point at Meeting Point: In front of the Santa Maria de Colombo ship at the Funchal new Marine. Check in is 30 minutes before the boat departure.
Sailing on a replica of Christopher Columbus's ship is a really unique way to see the Madeira coastline. The scenery looking back at Funchal from the ocean is stunning. The pirate theme is fun without being too cheesy or overwhelming. A great 3-hour trip with a fun swim stop!
An unforgettable experience sailing aboard the Santa Maria! ⛵🌊 Stepping onto this beautiful replica ship made the trip feel like a journey back in time. Sailing along Madeira’s coastline, with the ocean breeze and spectacular island views, created a truly unique atmosphere. The crew were welcoming and the whole experience was both relaxing and fascinating.
Such a fun boat trip! The pirate ship created a fantastic atmosphere, and sailing along the coast made the experience feel like a real adventure. The crew were welcoming and entertaining, and the views were incredible
What a fantastic way to experience Madeira from the sea! 🏴☠️⛵ The Pirate Ship boat trip was full of character, with the beautiful coastline providing an incredible backdrop throughout the journey. Sailing on a traditional-style ship gave the experience a special atmosphere, while the ocean breeze and stunning views made it wonderfully relaxing.
It's a special experience to travel on a ship like Colombo's Santa Maria. The staff is friendly and informative. They explained to us what kind of dolphins we saw and gave us a booklet about the history of the ship. On board we were served Madeira cake and wine.
This was one of our favourite experiences in Madeira. The replica ship is beautifully crafted and the captain and crew were friendly and informative. We sailed out to Cabo GirÃo and even had a short swim stop. We spotted dolphins too, which made the trip memorable.
La croisière à bord du Madeira Pirate Ship a été l'un des moments forts de nos vacances. Le bateau est magnifique et vous donne vraiment l'impression de naviguer dans une autre époque. L'équipage nous a raconté des anecdotes intéressantes sur l'île et son histoire, et l'ambiance à bord était détendue et joyeuse.
We really enjoyed sailing on the Santa Maria, the crew were very attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. The Madeira wine and Honey cake samples were nicely served too!
Sailing on the Santa Maria was a truly memorable experience. We had warm sunshine, then dark, brooding clouds and finally, a lovely sunset. The choppy sea meant we sailed east and didn’t see any whales but the view of the cliffs along the coast was stunning and the changing light made for some great photos. Approaching the airport gave a good view of its structure and incoming flights made for an interesting sight. The Madeira and Bolo de Mel were very welcome and sailing into Funchal in the sunset was beautiful. Thanks to the excellent crew.
Remarks: The trips may be delayed or canceled due to bad weather conditions.
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