Madeira Island · Portugal
Take the helm.
Feel the wind. Become the sea.
You don't just watch the ocean — you become part of it. Private sailing aboard LAZER, a classic 9-metre yacht for up to four guests. Hands on the wheel, wind in the sails, a Yacht Master at your side. No crowds. No script. No rush!
The Lazer difference
Every trip is different.
LAZER is not a fixed boat tour. You don't pick from a menu — you plan the day together with your skipper. Sail, learn the basics, improve your skills, fish, snorkel, spearfish, find a hidden bay, cross over to Porto Santo or simply drift along the Madeira coastline. Every experience is built around you.
Private experience
The boat is yours for the day. No strangers, no sharing — just your group, your skipper, and the open Atlantic.
Maximum of 4 guests
Never more than four people on board. Space to breathe, room to take part, time for the day to feel personal.
Tailored to you
No two days are the same. Tell us what you love — adventure or stillness, learning or letting go — and we shape the day around it.
Experiences
A few ways to spend a day on board
A little inspiration — not a fixed list. Mix, match, or invent your own.
Sunrise Tour
The island's most magical hour.
Start your day on the water and experience one of Madeira's most magical moments. The east coast offers one of the best sunrise views on the island, where the first light rises above the Atlantic while you drift in the calm of the open sea.
Plan a sunrise sailPrivate Sailing
Pure sailing along Madeira's coast — the wind, the sails, the silence.
ExploreSail & Yoga
Ocean Flow: movement, breath and the rhythm of the sea.
ExploreOcean Active
Swim, snorkel, explore — the energetic side of the day.
ExploreLearn to Sail
Hands on the wheel from the first minute, guided by a Yacht Master.
ExploreSailing Lessons
Structured sessions to build real skill at your own pace.
ExploreSunset Sailing
The golden hour at sea — the perfect way to end a day.
ExploreFishing Experience
Bottom fishing and trolling — a classic Atlantic afternoon.
ExploreSpearfishing
Free-diving with your skipper into clear coastal waters.
ExploreSnorkeling
Drop anchor over reefs and bays alive with light and life.
ExploreHidden Bays Escape
Quiet coves only reachable by sea — yours for the afternoon.
ExploreRound Island Tour
A long-day passage tracing the whole of Madeira's coastline.
ExploreDesertas Expedition
An open-sea voyage to the wild, uninhabited Desertas.
ExplorePorto Santo Adventure
Cross to the golden island and its turquoise shallows.
ExploreCustom Charter
Tell us your dream day. We'll build it around you.
ExploreTailored Trips
Where would you like to sail?
From half-day coastal escapes to multi-day adventures across the archipelago. Choose a destination as a starting point — we'll shape the rest with you.
Full circle
Round Madeira Island
A multi-day voyage around the whole island — sea cliffs, coves and overnight anchorages most travellers never see.
Plan this tripGolden island
Porto Santo
A full-day crossing to Porto Santo's golden sand and turquoise shallows. Madeira's classic blue-water adventure.
Plan this tripWild & remote
Desertas Islands
A passage to the untouched Desertas — dramatic cliffs, clear water, and the quiet of an uninhabited archipelago.
Plan this tripHome port
Funchal
A relaxed sail right off the capital — coastline, swim stops and a glass of wine on the way back in.
Plan this tripFishing village
Câmara de Lobos
Sail west toward the cliffs and colourful boats of Madeira's most photographed fishing village.
Plan this tripSun coast
Calheta
Head along the south-west shore to Calheta — warm sun, calmer waters and a perfect swim stop.
Plan this tripEast cape
Ponta de São Lourenço
Reach the dramatic eastern peninsula — volcanic rock, hidden inlets and open ocean light.
Plan this tripUntamed side
North Coast
For experienced guests — sail Madeira's wild north, where the Atlantic shows its full character.
Plan this tripSlow voyage
Multi-day Sailing Trips
Sleep on board, wake in a different cove. Two, three or more days of real cruising rhythm.
Plan this tripYours
Custom Sailing Adventures
Different marina, special occasion, longer route — tell us your dream day and we build it.
Plan this tripCustom pickup and drop-off points around Madeira can be arranged. Tell us your dream day.
9m
classic sailing yacht
Meet your skipper
Sail with a Yacht Master
Lazer is the dream of Alexandre Pestana — a certified Yacht Master who has spent his career aboard some of the world's finest sailing vessels. Now he brings that mastery home to Madeira, on his own classic yacht.
LAZER is a Beneteau First 30, originally built in 1980 and fully restored by Alexandre himself. Every part of the restoration was completed with one goal — to create a unique, authentic sailing experience that combines classic character with modern comfort.
- Vessel
- Beneteau First 30 · 1980
- Name
- LAZER · POLO0122W
- Guests
- Up to 4, fully private
- Departs
- Funchal, Madeira
Beyond the boat
Learn to sail, even before you arrive
We're building a home for sailors-in-the-making — free videos on how to sail and how to look after a boat, plus a community to keep learning between charters. Be the first to know when it launches.
YouTube channel
Free how-to-sail & how-to-fix-a-boat videos.
Guest stories
Loved by those aboard
"The most peaceful day of our whole trip. We saw dolphins, swam in a hidden bay and watched the sunset with a glass of wine. Completely private — just magical."
"Alexandre is an exceptional skipper. He let us take the helm and patiently taught us the basics. The day flew by — we already want to come back."
"O pôr do sol no mar foi inesquecível. Um dia diferente de tudo o que já fizemos na Madeira."
Good to know
Frequently asked
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Plan your charter
Tell us a little about your day on the water and we'll reply within a few hours with availability and a tailored quote.