Desertas Islands Schooner Cruise + Snorkelling

Discover biodiversity and rugged landscape with this Desertas Islands Schooner Cruise and snorkelling activity. Walk past the colourful rocks and, if we're lucky, meet the friendly monk seals that live on the beaches.

Desertas Islands Schooner Cruise

At the appointed time, we will pick you up at your hotel and board the schooner to the Desertas Islands. These three islands, Bugio, Deserta Grande, and Chão Island, are an important reserve of Madeira's subtropical flora and marine biodiversity. Expect to see coloured rocks, steep cliffs, and crystal-clear water beaches.

As we sail across the Atlantic, we will enjoy the calm ocean and the silhouette of Madeira while departing from Funchal. Onboard, a hot meal will be provided before we visit the main island.

We will disembark at Deserta Grande to explore its ancient volcanic formations. Deserta Grande is known as a sanctuary for sea birds and hosts several specimens of monk seals. There is a chance to see some during the visit.

You will have the opportunity to swim in the waters and, if conditions permit, practice snorkelling to explore the marine life. After exploring the beaches and cliffs of Deserta Grande, we will return to the schooner and head back to Funchal.