Ferries from
Madeira Islands to Porto Santo Island
Ferries from
Madeira Islands to Porto Santo Island
The Funchal to Porto Santo ferry is the main ferry route from Madeira Islands to Porto Santo Island. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Madeira Islands to Porto Santo Island sail approximately 7 times per week and are available with Porto Santo Line.
Ferries from Madeira Islands to Porto Santo Island take approximately
Yes, ferries from Madeira to Porto Santo operate year-round, with more sailings during the summer and slightly reduced schedules in winter.
The fastest ferry from Madeira Islands to Porto Santo Island is on the Funchal to Porto Santo ferry with Porto Santo Line in 2 hours 30 minutes.
Yes, you can bring your car on the ferry from Madeira Islands to Porto Santo Island with Porto Santo Line.
There are approximately 50 miles (81km) and 44 nautical miles between Madeira Islands and Porto Santo Island.
The price of a ferry from Madeira Islands to Porto Santo Island can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Funchal to Porto Santo ferry ferry sails approximately 7 times weekly with a crossing time of 2 hours 30 minutes.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
Ferries from Madeira to Porto Santo provide comfortable amenities including cafes, lounges, restrooms, and Wi-Fi.
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Leaving Madeira's volcanic cliffs behind, the crossing to Porto Santo takes you across a short stretch of Atlantic water before a striking golden-sand beach island comes into view — a world apart from Madeira's dramatic terrain. The island's thermal spa waters and Christopher Columbus's former house are easy first stops. Pico do Facho's viewpoint offers sweeping views over the entire island for those willing to make the short climb.
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