Experience a day sailing to Porto Santo aboard the 'Lobo Marinho,' enjoying scenic views and relaxing beaches. Discover why this trip is a favorite for water lovers in Madeira.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical effort required
Wildlife
History
Porto Santo has been connected to Madeira since antiquity, with its beaches historically attracting explorers and settlers alike.
Conservation
Efforts are ongoing to preserve Porto Santo's pristine beaches and marine life, ensuring sustainable tourism.
MB Tours
Experience a day sailing to Porto Santo aboard the 'Lobo Marinho,' enjoying scenic views and relaxing beaches. Discover why this trip is a favorite for water lovers in Madeira.
MB Tours is a Madeira-based tour operator that offers a comprehensive selection of guided day trips, levada walks, vereda hikes, coastal excursions, island ferry transfers and cultural evenings. The business lists a wide variety of experiences by name, including Levada - Prazeres - Ponta do Pargo, Levada - Rabaçal, Levada - Queimadas/Caldeirão Verde and Vereda - Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo, which focus on the island’s signature irrigation-path treks and scenic walking routes.
MB Tours also operates viewpoint and sightseeing excursions such as Pico dos Barcelos/Eira do Serrado/Cristo Rei and coastal journeys to Porto Moniz and the west coast, offering panoramic views of Funchal, Curral das Freiras and Atlantic lookouts. The operator provides scheduled ferry transfers to Porto Santo on the vessel Lobo Marinho (noted departure at 08:00 with arrival around 10:30 in the provided schedule) and manages round-trip day visits that connect with return services to Funchal. Transfer services include airport-to-accommodation options between Funchal Airport and destinations listed in their offerings, such as Santo da Serra, Machico, Ponta do Sol, Monte, Ribeira Brava, Porto Moniz and other locations.
Cultural programming includes the Noite Típica evening with a traditional Espetada dinner, a folklore group performance and nighttime views over Funchal. All descriptions are based directly on the supplied trip names and summaries, giving travelers clear, factual choices between levada treks, viewpoint tours, coastal excursions, Porto Santo ferry options and practical transfer services across Madeira.
Tours Offered
35 trips
Diverse Madeira experiences listed
Levada & Veredas
Multiple routes
Scenic treks across Madeira
Transfers Available
Airport transfers
Convenient door-to-door service
Cultural Evenings
Noite Típica
Traditional dinner and folklore
Choose from levada walks, Porto Santo day trips, coastal excursions and reliable transfers — reserve the right trip for your Madeira visit.
Bring Sun Protection
Apply sunscreen and wear protective clothing to stay safe under the Madeira sun.
Pack Snacks and Water
Bring refreshments to stay energized during your day trip.
Dress for Comfort
Wear lightweight, breathable clothes suitable for a day at sea and on the beach.
Check Weather Forecast
Review the weather before your trip to ensure smooth sailing and enjoyment.
Sunscreen
Protect your skin from the strong Madeira sun during sailing and beach time.
summer
Hat and Sunglasses
Shield your eyes from glare for comfort during the cruise.
summer
Swimwear
Enjoy swimming or relaxing on the beaches after the boat ride.
summer
Light Cover-up or Towel
Useful for warmth or drying after swimming.
summer