Great experience - We enjoyed the trip. Our guide was very attentive. Might be a good idea to advise that a tip is expected as we had no change or small note. We would recommend highly

great experience - What an amazing trip with a great crew! The views and history are breathtaking and the sailors' abord are so kind and knowledgable.

Great experience both for... - Great experience both for the young and older ones. Professional crew and a lot of information as well

Great experience. We loved it. - We wanted to go whale watching and instead of the normal catamarans and boats, we felt this was the one for us! We booked it online on their website the night before we went. We paid £69 for both of us. Confirmation email and details came within minutes. We wandered down the next morning to the promenade (it's very easy to spot!), our sailing was at 10.30am (They do a 10.30 and a 15.00 and they last for 3 hours). We exchanged our tickets for boarding cards at the little booth right next to the ship and then went for coffee and returned at 10am to board. There was only about 20 on it (I assume as it's winter it was quieter than normal) and we went to the front of the ship, high up (Don't sit here if you get sea sick! Sit in the bottom of the ship). It's very impressive, there is a bar and toilets. You can wander around the ship (carefully) over the 3 hour trip and the staff are friendly and chatty. This ship is a replica of the Santa Maria which Columbus said when he found America. There is a display case in the bottom of the ship with some pieces to look at. We sailed down to Camara De Lobos and the Cabo Girao (Sky Walk), then back to the port. We didn't see any whales, but it was still worth it, we loved it. You get a free Maderia wine and honey cake which is a nice touch. If you want to get out to see the whales and dolphins, do it in style. We would definitely recommend it.

Enjoyable Cruise - First booking was postponed with good notice due to anticipated high winds/waves and booked two days later when conditions were better. Queueing and boarding well organised, crew particularly helpful with those less able, and departed on time. Bench seating with loose cushions, tables and chairs in Bar which is dimly lit in keeping with the flag ship's pretend age. Loos sited lower deck with pump action flushing system, accessed down quite steep stairs. Sails were unfurled but had to be stowed away within minutes due to the wind. Did get quite chilly cruising late afternoon this time of year. Returned to port on time and orderly disembarkation with assistance from crew. Enjoyable and worthwhile three hour trip.

Afternoon on Santa Maria in Funchal - A few hours of sailing aboard a replica of the Santa Maria of Christophhe Columbus, including about twenty minutes under sail. Under the sun, we drove along the coast westward, a very pleasant ride with some comments from the captain. Tasting Madeira and a regional cake is a little more enjoyable.

Unforgettable tour! - The walk was very pleasant. The views over the island are fantastic. The care of the entire staff made the experience even more enriching. The crew’s experience allowed you to experience an unforgettable moment with the pilot whales. Like cherry on top of the cake, the possibility to dive into the waters of the Atlantic while enjoying the promontory of Cape Girão.

Boat tour without dolphin - Great boat! You feel like you're going back in time... if it weren't for the diesel engine. Not suitable as a designated dolphin and whale watching tour! We didn't see a single fish and we moved very close to shore. This probably works better with the small faster boats.

Bad customer service. - Awful service they shut the gates whilst I was standing ready to board and claimed that I arrived late. There was still time for me to board but they did not allow it, instead shrugged their shoulders and said “oh well”. I would not recommend this tour. Not friendly, and they have bad attitudes. Did not offer any help or advice about other ways to rebook or get another service. Not the way I want to spend my last day here in Madeira.

interest-free - The replica of the Santa Maria we liked, however the 3h cruise which still costs more than 42€ per person is without interest, no explanation is given (except a recorded message of 2 minutes at the beginning). We just walk along the coast with a crew who are really not friendly and who do not even deign to answer our questions and nothing happens for 3 hours... we are bored!