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Active sailing trip from Gran Canaria to Madeira
Available for passengers aged 15 years and over, as well as for youth (special discount for youth from 15 - 25 years).Are you looking for a break? Hop on board! Alone, with family or with friends, lets start this adventure!
Once you step aboard you will get to know the crew and your fellow travelers. Coffee and tea will be ready and when everybody has arrived, the Captain will introduce the crew and give safety instructions. As soon as possible the ship will cast off and we will start our sailing trip to Madeira.
The watch system of 4 hours on and 8 hours off, will start. In this way, the ship can continue sailing day and night! Outside the watch there is plenty of time to relax and enjoy the calmness of the sea! Experience is not necessary, you will be guided by our professional crew. Sailing, steering, navigation and keep the lookout, are you ready to set sail?
This is included
- Unlimited coffee, tea and fruit
- Full board
- Beddings
- A once in a lifetime experience
This is not included:
- Transfer to and from the ship
- Optional excursions during the trip
- Drinks and souvenirs are available for purchase onboard, cash only.
- Travel Insurance, mandatory
- Cancellation insurance, recommended
Questions about this voyage? Please contact us!
Madeira is a Portuguese island in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1000 km from mainland Portugal. Near Morocco. Around Madeira are the islands of Porto Santa, Ilhas Desertas and Ilhas Selvagens. The latter two are not inhabited by humans. The capital of Madeira is the city of Funchal. Two thirds of the population of Madeira live here. With 111,892 inhabitants, it is the largest city in Madeira. Madeira is a small island. It is about 27 km wide and about 57 km long. The coast consists largely of steep rock walls. The interior is formed by some high peaks, the highest mountain is the Pico Ruivo and the western tip is again inhospitable and uninhabited.
It is recommended to visit the capital Funchal. The city is beautifully situated by the sea. A walk on the Avenida do Mar boulevard is wonderful. You can dive straight into history at Fortaleza de São Tiago, the striking yellow fortress. It's really nice to go downtown. Stroll through Rua de Santa Maria where, in addition to nice cafes and restaurants, it is teeming with painted front doors.
One way to get a good look at Funchal from above is to take a cable car ride up. From the cable car you have a beautiful view of Funchal, the harbor and the sea. In clear weather you can even see Ilhas Desertas. When the weather is nice, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy a beautiful view during your lunch.
You will also find a whole network of levadas on Madeira. Levadas are ancient irrigation channels that bring water from the mountains in the wet north to the drier south. The network consists of more than 3000 kilometers of levadas, which lead through the natural parks Parque Natural da Madeira and Parque Ecológico do Funchal. The walks along the lavadas are almost all flat and it is a must to take such a walk during your stay in Madeira. The walks provide a moss green colored environment, breathtaking views and waterfalls.