Marina
Marina do Funchal
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Funchal , Portugal
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Superyacht Guide Award
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Madeira has recognised yachting, expedition, strategic or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Madeira is a Portuguese Atlantic yacht destination with Funchal marina access, luxury hotels, cliffs, gardens and passage-route value.
Madeira is a Portuguese Atlantic yacht destination with Funchal marina access, luxury hotels, cliffs, gardens and passage-route value.
Madeira is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has strategic, expedition, cultural, seasonal or passage-making relevance for yacht itineraries. Some miscellaneous destinations are not conventional marina-led cruising grounds, but they can be valuable for explorer yachts, ocean passages, remote anchorages, diving, wildlife, polar operations, Red Sea routes or distinctive shore programmes.
For owners and guests, Madeira should be considered with careful planning around seasonality, permits, local agency support, berth availability, environmental rules, safety, customs and the suitability of the vessel. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.
| Region | Northern Europe |
|---|---|
| Local region / area | Madeira Archipelago |
| Country | Portugal |
| City / main area | Funchal / Madeira |
| Destination type | Atlantic island yacht destination |
| Cruising area | Eastern Atlantic / Madeira |
| Best season | April to October |
| Best time to visit | Spring to autumn is ideal, though Madeira has mild appeal across much of the year. |
| Season | Atlantic island cruising season |
| Charter appeal | High regional appeal |
| Nearest airport | Madeira Airport (FNC) |
|---|---|
| Airport access | Madeira Airport provides good access close to Funchal and coastal resorts. |
| Marina access | Funchal and other island facilities support visiting yachts, with berth planning recommended. |
| Superyacht berthing | Advance planning is recommended for larger yachts and peak periods. |
| Luxury hotels | Belmond Reid’s Palace; Savoy Palace; The Reserve; Les Suites at The Cliff Bay |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | Funchal restaurants, cliffside dining, seafood and Portuguese island cuisine |
| Attractions | Funchal; Cabo Girão; levada walks; gardens; Porto Santo; volcanic coastlines |
| Events | events.EventPage.None |
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard