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Funchal Bay Fireworks Boat Trip for New Year's Eve and the Atlantic Festival

  • 1h 30mDuration
  • German, English, Spanish, PortugueseSpeaking Guide
  • Mobile ticketAccepted

About this experience

This boat tour takes place in the bay of Funchal, on Madeira Island, Portugal, where boats gather alongside cruise ships for the fireworks display. The trip lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and is rated very easy, suiting most travellers. Sparkling wine and light snacks are included to mark the moment with a toast. A warm jacket is recommended, since evenings on the water can be cool.

Highlights

  • Positioned in the bay of Funchal alongside cruise ships and other boats gathered for the fireworks
  • Sparkling wine and light snacks included for a midnight toast
  • Compact 10m RIB and 8m aluminium boats chosen for a comfortable, undisturbed view
  • Very easy difficulty level, suited to most travellers

Itinerary

The evening begins with boarding either a 10m RIB or an 8m aluminium boat for the 1 hour 30 minute outing. The boat cruises the bay area of Funchal, surrounded by cruise ships and other vessels positioning for the display. As the fireworks begin, travellers can toast with included sparkling wine and light snacks, taking in the show from the water. A warm jacket is recommended for comfort during the evening air.

What's included

  • Sparkling wine for the midnight toast (New Year's Eve)
  • Light snacks (New Year's Eve)

What's not included

  • Tip or gratuity
  • Parking fees

Before you go

This experience runs on a date and time booking basis, with departures at 22:00 and 22:45. Several bookable options are available: an NYE Passenger Ticket, a Private Boat Charter for NYE, a Private Boat Charter for the Atlantic Firework event, and an Atlantic Festival Fireworks Passenger Ticket. Some options are priced per booking rather than per person, so check the option details carefully when reserving. The tour lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and is rated very easy. A warm jacket is recommended, since conditions on the water can be cool in the evening. Current pricing is available at checkout.

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