milemaker from Lisbon to Madeira

Voyage highlights

• Set sail from Lisbon's 25 de Abril suspension bridge
• Sail 530 nautical miles to Madeira with a following wind
• Hands-on sailing experience in all aspects of the ship's life
• Spot for whales and dolphins, fish, share sailing stories by the bar or lose yourself in a good book
• Stop to swim in the clear blue waters of Porto Santo with its 9 km beach
• Before the beginning of the voyage consider visiting Lisbon, Portugal's historic capital city, or spend a few days exploring Madeira after the end of your voyage

PRICING

• Shared cabin: € 1.050,- pp
• Private cabin: € 1.575,- pp

DATES

• 5-12 November 2022

embarkation at 16h00
disembarkation at 11h00

RATE INCLUDES:

• All meals on board Santa Maria Manuela - including daily breakfast, lunch and evening meal
• Refreshments (coffee, tea, water and juice) throughout the day
• Use of safety equipment
• All instructions on board by crew
• Third-party liability insurance

NOT INCLUDED:

• Travel to and from the boat
• Personal travel insurance
• Alcoholic and soft drinks at the bar (we have a bar TAB during your trip, payable at the end of your trip in cash or card before disembarking).
• All shore excursions and meals
• VISA, Payment fees

Voyage description

This voyage takes us from Portugal’s historic capital, to the semi tropical island of Madeira, stopping to swim in the clear blue waters of Porto Santo and stroll along its famous 9 km white sand beach.

We Set sail on this iconic ocean voyage along Lisbon's historic city shoreline, under the 25 de Abril suspension bridge and into the setting sun.  With 521 nautical miles of open ocean ahead there is an open invitation to get fully involved in all aspects of sailing, from helming to trimming sails and from navigation to going aloft.  When you are not involved in the sailing there’s plenty of time to fish, read, play board games or share sailing stories by the bar.

During this iconic ocean voyage you may find it impossible not to be captivated by the beauty and power of the ocean.  As we venture further into the Atlantic Ocean it may seem equally impossible that man could have had any negative impact on such a remote stretch of water.  It is at this point that, thanks to the support of our partners at Waste Free Oceans, we invite our guests to participate in our citizen science project to help assess the purity of the waters in which we sail.  At intervals during the voyage, we will trawl a small net to capture what is floating in the ocean, be it plankton, fish or small pieces of ocean litter and microplastics. Many find it shocking to find evidence of mans impact on the environment hundreds of miles offshore, but seeing this has a powerful effect, inspiring us to take action.  Your contribution will help raise awareness, and inspire change.

Arriving into Funchal by sea offers stunning views of the city perched on an ancient volcanic slope, a mecca for hikers, cyclists, and golfers.  Shadowing the city are impressive mountains covered in laurel bushes and banana trees, a natural park which was nominated a UNESCO Word Heritage site in 1999.

COVID 19 POLICY -The Santa Maria Manuela recognize that travel is different nowadays.  The safety of our guests and our crew has always been our priority, but we have added some additional precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (corona) virus aboard the SMM and to minimize the chances of disruption to your voyage.  We follow the safety measures taken by the Portuguese Authorities concerning the coronavirus, and those of our fellow tall and international passenger ships.

Cancellation - We offer a 100% refund guarantee on the sum paid to us should any COVID 19 related travel or health matter directly affect your ability to travel or the ability of the SMM to deliver the voyage.

The Tall Ship Santa Maria Manuela is a four-mast sailing ship built in 1937. This sailingship has a rich history as a cod fishing vessel and sailed mainly in the northern Atlantic ocean. Today you can sail on a cruise in modern comfort. The ship has been thoroughly restored in 2010 thanks to its new owner, the Portuguese group Grupo Jerónimo Martins. With a capacity of up to 50 guests, the sailing ship offers wonderful sailing trips worldwide.