The best way to end the year is with a great fireworks experience! It’s time to ring in the new year with a bang and take in some fireworks from the water. In Madeira, to celebrate the end of one year and the start of a New Year, there is nothing like watching the Fireworks display show from the sea... The Guinness award-winning Madeira New Year's Fireworks are spread along the natural amphitheater that Funchal is in, so the best position to admire them is from the sea.
Fireworks boat rides have become a popular way for New Year's revelers to see the show from a different perspective. Instead of watching the fireworks from the shore, you can take in the show from a cruise boat. Check out our definitive list of the best Madeira New Year's Eve fireworks boat tours below!
1 - Madeira New Years' Eve Fireworks Cruise on a Wooden Gullet
A charming 23-meter wooden gullet might be just the perfect place for you to ring in the New Year and watch the fireworks go off over the bay of Funchal city. Departing from Funchal marina at 11 PM, this boat will take you into the sea where it will anchor so you can take in the gorgeous night views of the last day of the year. Champagne, light snacks, and the traditional "chicken soup," so typical of the winter in Madeira Island, are all available on board. At midnight on the dot, be prepared for the most spectacular, unique and colorful Fireworks show you have ever seen!
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2 - Madeira New Year Fireworks on Board of a Catamaran
A one-of-a-kind perspective and experience! A well-known attraction for both tourists and locals, Madeira's New Year's fireworks show, which is best viewed from the water, broke Guinness World Records in 2006 as the largest of its kind.
There is no better option than spending this enchanted evening on one of our catamarans, where you can get a great view of the full spectrum of colored lights illuminating Funchal. During the event, we have a cocktail with music on board, where fun is the rule for the night, and we aim to provide a worthwhile experience to those who visit us.
A one-hour-and-45-minute trip on New Year's Eve, departing at 11 PM, allows us to be in the best location for the fireworks display. Refreshments, water, wine, and beer are available at the open bar, and sparkling wine is served at midnight to ring in the new year. The return will be after the fireworks at 00:45.
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3 - Madeira Trip to Watch New Year Fireworks on Seaborn Catamaran
The fireworks on New Year’s Eve in Madeira are famous worldwide. This is a major draw for visitors from around the globe who are in town for New Year's Eve.
With us, you can experience this singular spectacle from the sea and while aboard our lovely catamaran, which offers the best views.
With your friends, family, and a great group of other sea lovers, our crew will make sure you have a blast ringing in the new year! The experience comes with champagne, Madeira wine, and honey cake. If you prefer, you are welcome to bring your own snacks. The tour takes around 2 hours.
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4 - Madeira New Year Fire Works on a Sustainable Catamaran
Join us on our catamaran for a stylish New Year's celebration. Funchal city is the best arena for this breathtaking fireworks show that ignites and lights up our skies. Relax on board and take in the energetic atmosphere while experiencing first-class hospitality and a very warm welcome.
We provide you with delectable tapas, seasonal fruits, and chocolates in addition to our fresh canapes. It's an opportunity to pamper yourself with delicious and comforting food along with a wide selection of drinks like wines, beer, and genuine champagne.
Everyone on board can view and take in the magical Christmas lights that illuminate Madeira Island as we sail toward Câmara do Lobos.
The show starts at midnight and features spectacular fireworks that explode in tune to the theme music, filling the sky with color over the city and mountains. Everyone should experience it at least once in their lifetime!
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5 - Madeira New Year Fireworks on a Sailboat
The skies of Funchal are lit up with a tremendous firework display that lasts for about ten minutes each year to celebrate the start of the New Year. Nowhere is better than a sailboat at sea because you can enjoy the magnificent new year's fireworks display while seated comfortably and with a prime view.
From the ocean, the view of the mountains surrounding the city of Funchal is breathtaking. Especially when painted with many colors from the fireworks show at midnight!
Come on board and enjoy some snacks like brigadeiro chocolate truffles, honey cake, honey cookies, and croquettes. A variety of beverages are also available, including beer, champagne, white wine, red wine, coke, sodas, and other beverages. We also have music because a celebration wouldn't be complete without it!
This experience aboard a 13-meter sailboat is quite intimate, as this particular sailboat has a capacity of only 20 guests. Don’t pass up this opportunity!
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6 - Madeira New Year Fireworks on Santa Maria de Colombo
Would you like to ride on a pirate ship and view a spectacular fireworks display over the city of Funchal?
Among the most popular boat trips leaving from the Funchal marina on New Year's Eve is The Pirate Ship, as it is affectionately referred to in Funchal.
It is whimsical and a truly special way to start the new year.
The boat offers great views of the city lit up with its dazzling Christmas lights because it is raised above the surface.
Don't let the outside deceive you—not it's just amusing; it's also cosy, with a bar, restrooms, and lots of seating.
Prepare to have a blast as we ring in the New Year with an open bar and plenty of sparkling wine onboard the Santa Maria de Colombo, a stunning recreation of Columbus' famed galleon.
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7 - Madeira New Year Fireworks on a Speedboat
If you want to enjoy the fireworks from the water but are on a tighter budget, are there any options?
A slightly more budget-friendly and shorter trip of around an hour would nevertheless provide the same breathtaking display of colors over the city.
The greatest location in Funchal to view the famed New Year's Eve fireworks is from the water.
Come along on our speedboat ride for an adventure that offers the best vantage point for viewing the island.
When the clock strikes midnight, we will toast you with a glass of sparkling wine and the customary raisins while you take in the most mesmerizing sight—the stunning, panoramic New Year's Eve fireworks display.
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8 - Madeira New Year Fireworks on a Private Catamaran for 20 people
Elevate your New Year's Eve celebration in Madeira to new heights by securing your spot on our Private Catamaran, designed for up to 20 people. This exclusive experience promises an extraordinary start to the year with prime views of the renowned Madeira New Year fireworks, luxurious amenities, and gourmet dining. Our strategically chosen location ensures an unobstructed, front-row view of the spectacular display, and our modern catamaran comes equipped with a fully stocked bar and attentive staff ready to cater to your every need.
Indulge in a menu of delectable starters/snacks, including croquettes, shrimp patties, garlic shrimp, cheese and sausage boards, and exotic fruits. Each guest will receive a glass of sparkling wine and raisins at midnight to celebrate the New Year in style. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to make your New Year's Eve unforgettable. Secure your spot today and prepare to welcome the New Year in grand style, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Book now for a night of pure magic and revelry!
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9 - New Year's Eve Extravaganza on a Private Luxury Yacht with dinner included for 10 people
Prepare for an extraordinary New Year's Eve as you venture on a private luxury yacht adventure in Madeira—an opulent celebration like no other. Aboard our Private Luxury Yacht for Madeira New Year's Eve Fireworks with dinner, you'll experience the epitome of luxury, featuring a sumptuous dinner, front-row seats to the world-renowned Madeira fireworks, and a night under the starlit sky. Your exclusive journey begins at Funchal harbour, where you'll be warmly greeted with a glass of champagne by our expert crew, setting the stage for an unforgettable night.
As the clock approaches midnight, your yacht will sail to a prime viewing spot for the breathtaking Madeira New Year's Eve fireworks, a vivid spectacle reflecting on tranquil waters. It's a moment that will etch itself into your memory. When the night's magic subsides, your yacht will gently sail back to Funchal harbour, concluding an opulent celebration filled with unforgettable memories. Don't miss the chance to welcome the new year in unparalleled style. Secure your spot on this Private Luxury Yacht experience for 10 people, and make your New Year's Eve story an opulent and unique adventure. The magic of Madeira awaits you.
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