Daily Sailing in Madeira
An Ocean Adventure on a Cruising Yacht β A True Sailing Trip in Madeira *Home Marina - Machico. 5 minutes from the airport. Feel the wind in your hair, the sun on your skin, and the rhythm of the waves beneath your feet. Learn to sail, or simply relax and enjoy. Funchal, FajΓ dos Padres, Garajau, Baia d'Abra, or even the remote Desertas Islands (*) β we're on our way when you're ready.
Discover the Adventure
An Ocean Adventure on a Cruising Yacht β A True Sailing Trip in Madeira
*Home Marina – Machico. 5 minutes from the airport.
β΅ Hey! Looking for a true sea experience?
This isn’t just a pretty cruise β it’s a genuine sailing experience on a fully equipped ocean cruising yacht, ready to take you wherever the wind takes you. Spacious, comfortable, and designed for long-distance sailing, our yacht is your ticket to freedom and a true Atlantic adventure.
Feel the wind in your hair, the sun on your skin, and the rhythm of the waves beneath your feet. Learn to sail, or simply relax and enjoy. Funchal, FajΓ dos Padres, Garajau, Baia d’Abra, or even the remote Desertas Islands (*) β we’re on our way when you’re ready.
π· On board you’ll find:
A warm welcome with drinks and delicious snacks
2 SUP boards and snorkeling gear included
A light lunch upon request (*), good music, and a warm atmosphere
Pure sailingβno engine noise, no rush, just wind and sea
Sunrise, sunset, all day longβtell us about your perfect day, and we’ll make it happen!
π Choose your format:
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Sunrise or Sunset Cruise (~2.5 hours) β β¬75 per person (minimum 8 persons)
Includes: Coffee with pastries or a glass of wine
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Sunrise or Sunset Cruise (~2.5 hours) β β¬550
Includes: Coffee with pastries or a glass of wine
π€ Half Day (up to 5 hours) β β¬900
Includes: Welcome drinks (beer, wine, kombucha, cider, lemonade, soda) and one of the snack sets of your choice:
Iberian sausages, cheeses, toast, and chips
Assorted Portuguese hot fritters (shrimp, cod, meat, suckling pig)
Mini quiches (ham and spinach), falafel, hummus, and guacamole with chips
(Light lunch available upon request)
βοΈ Full Day (up to 8 hours) β β¬1,300
All of the above + light lunch: wraps or Traditional bolo do caco sandwiches (tuna, scabbard fish, and meat marinated in wine and garlic), with a glass of local wine.
π¨ββοΈ Skipper and crew included β safety and comfort guaranteed.
π§ Capacity: up to 10 people (maximum 6 adults + children)
This is a real sailing experience.
No roaring engines, no crowds, no rush. Just you, the sailboat, and the sea.
Prices may vary depending on the route and individual preferences β but the experience is always priceless.
Your Yacht
Description
The Bavaria Vision 44 Narayana is a comfortable cruising sailing yacht that you can charter for periods ranging from 2 hours to 2 weeks with an experienced captain. The yacht is currently located on the island of Madeira, Portugal, from September to October 2025. Its home berth is Marina Machico, just 5 minutes from the Madeira airport. You can view all our adventures in the 2025/2026 season calendar. Join us. These are adventures, these are warm emotions that will stay with you forever. In Madeira, the yacht is primarily available for short-term charters: from 2 hours. In the future, we are planning passages and adventures primarily lasting one week. If you would like something customized, you can send your request via the contact form. Be sure to include your phone number and email address for communication. The Bavaria 44 is a stunning yacht with luxurious accommodation: three cabins and six berths + additional sleeping accommodation in the saloon. As with all Bavaria yachts the sailing performance is exceptional, with a robust construction which ensures safe and comfortable passage making even in heavy weather conditions.
π³ Galley
β’ Galley with full-size two-burner gas stove β’ Gas oven β’ 2 refrigerators: 100L and 85L with a freezer β’ Large work surfaces for the cook β’ Gas grill in the cockpit
ποΈ Salon
Three large double cabins and a spacious saloon. The forward master cabin has an en-suite bathroom. A second bathroom with a shower is located in the salon. Any of the beds can comfortably accommodate people even with a height of 1.90 m. The ceiling height in the salon is 2.20 m. Large amounts of light wood, thoughtful ergonomics, and abundant natural light from large hatches. A large salon with a U-shaped sofa. The salon table folds down to create a spacious berth.
π§ Navigation Equipment
β’ Dual helm station, helm columns with compasses β’ Chartplotter (cockpit) + second display on the navigator's table β’ Echo sounder, log, wind sensors β’ Autopilot β’ AIS β’ Radar β’ VHF/DSC radio
π¦Ί Safety Equipment
β’ EPIRB β’ AIS β’ Radar Reflector β’ 10-person raft β’ Life jackets β’ Spare anchor β’ Two life preservers β’ 3 fire extinguishers β’ VHF/DSC radio β’ Solas rescue radio (DSC) β’ Flares and smoke set
Daily Itinerary
Choose your format:
Sunrise or Sunset Cruise (~2.5 hours) β β¬550
Includes: Coffee with pastries or a glass of wine
Half Day (up to 5 hours) β β¬900
Includes: Welcome drinks (beer, wine, kombucha, cider, lemonade, soda) and one of the snack sets of your choice:
Iberian sausages, cheeses, toast, and chips
Assorted Portuguese hot fritters (shrimp, cod, meat, suckling pig)
Mini quiches (ham and spinach), falafel, hummus, and guacamole with chips
(Light lunch available upon request)
Full Day (up to 8 hours) β β¬1,300
All of the above + light lunch: wraps or Traditional bolo do caco sandwiches (tuna, scabbard fish, and meat marinated in wine and garlic), with a glass of local wine.
Skipper and crew included β safety and comfort guaranteed.
Capacity: up to 10 people (maximum 6 adults + children)
This is a real sailing experience.
No roaring engines, no crowds, no rush. Just you, the sailboat, and the sea.
Prices may vary depending on the route and individual preferences β but the experience is always priceless.
Your Captain
π Licenses & Qualifications
β’ IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor β’ IYT Yachtmaster Coastal β’ IYT Bareboat Skipper
πΊοΈ Sailing Areas
Mediterranean, and Atlantic archipelagos (Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, Caribbean)
β΅ Yacht Types Experience
Monohulls 20-70ft, Catamarans
π Teaching Specialties
Skilled in offshore passages, crew management, safety at sea, and charter operations. Known for excellent communication skills, strong leadership, and the ability to keep a crew motivated and confident in all weather conditions.
π Personality & Style
Strengths β’ Calm and decisive under pressure. β’ Excellent communicator with multicultural crews. β’ Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. β’ Passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge at sea.