Arrival and airport access
Nearest airport
Madeira Airport (FNC)
Ground access
Madeira Airport provides good access close to Funchal and coastal resorts.
Discover the destination
Welcome to Madeira
Madeira is a Portuguese Atlantic yacht destination with Funchal marina access, luxury hotels, cliffs, gardens and passage-route value.
Superyacht Guide Award
Superyacht Guide Destination Star
★★☆☆☆
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.
Preliminary Listing
Miscellaneous Destination
Editorial Review Pending
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Destination intelligence
Key facts at a glance
The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Local area
- Madeira Archipelago
- Country
- Portugal
- City / area
- Funchal / Madeira
- Type
- Atlantic island yacht destination
- Cruising area
- Eastern Atlantic / Madeira
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
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Madeira Airport
FNC - Charter appeal
- High regional appeal
- Marinas
- 1 marinas in the destination area
Explore Madeira
The destination guide
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.
Superyacht highlights
- Atlantic island yacht destination
- Funchal marina and airport access
- Cliffs, gardens, mountains and levada walks
- Useful Europe-Africa-Atlantic routing point
- Strong year-round mild-climate appeal
Plan the visit
Travel, berthing and planning
Operational details and access information for the destination.
Marina and yacht access
Marina access
Funchal and other island facilities support visiting yachts, with berth planning recommended.
Berthing
Advance planning is recommended for larger yachts and peak periods.
Planning details
Best time to visit
Spring to autumn is ideal, though Madeira has mild appeal across much of the year.
Coordinates
32.647000, -16.910000
The waterfront
Marinas and berthing
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marina do Funchal
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Funchal , Portugal
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Time ashore
Hospitality and experiences
Hotels and accommodation
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 and places
Funchal; Cabo Girão; levada walks; gardens; Porto Santo; volcanic coastlines
Events
Madeira Flower Festival, New Year fireworks, Atlantic passage season and island events.