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The 3 Pirate & Tall Ship Cruises from Funchal We Would Book Again

3 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $53

The good pirate & tall ship cruises here fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 3 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ once you read past the headline.

Madeira: Flag Ship Tour aboard Santa Maria de Colombo - Meeting at Praça do Povo, Marina do Funchal, and the On-Board Pace
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Madeira: Flag Ship Tour aboard Santa Maria de Colombo

1.Flag Ship Tour aboard Santa Maria de Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,776 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Our pick

Sail Madeira on the Santa Maria Columbus replica, watch for dolphins and whales, enjoy a Cabo Girão swim stop, plus Madeira wine and cake.

“Great morning, a mixture of all age groups, authentic ship great views, saw a few Dolphins then jumped into the sea to cool off , Maderian cake and wine . Staff were great. Would totally recommend this tour.”

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Madeira Pirate Ship: 3-Hour Boat Trip - Starting from Marina Funchal: fast onboarding, then out to sea
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Madeira Pirate Ship: 3-Hour Boat Trip

2.Madeira Pirate Ship: 3-Hour Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 528 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Cruise Madeira on the Santa Maria de Colombo, hunt for dolphins and whales, anchor at Cabo Girao for a swim, then snack on honey cake and Madeira wine.

“Well organised, fantastic experience really enjoyed the traditional Madeira cake. Would recommend.”

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Time Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in Madeira - Wildlife Search for Dolphins and Whales: How to Think About the Odds
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Time Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in Madeira

3.Time Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 193 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Sail a Columbus-style replica off Funchal on a 3-hour Madeira cruise, with chances to spot dolphins, plus wine, cake, and a Cabo Girão swim stop.

“For a experience with description of "Look out for cetaceans on a route where dolphins are often seen", I never saw any effort of trying to find any animal. By the captain radio we can hear that other boats were seeing it, but no attempt to try to find it, and the captain even turned down the sound of the radio. Just a boat ride in a different king of boat and nothing more. I'll strong recommend my friends to do this on a catamaran boat instead of nau”

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