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Finding superyacht roles in Madeira
How to arrive, report to the marina office and find the quays for yacht work in Madeira.
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Arriving
What to do in your first week
Find the two marinas
Marina do Funchal is in the city, next to the Port of Funchal. Quinta do Lorde Marina is in Caniçal, on the eastern tip of the island.
Funchal to Lisbon530 nautical miles (Marina do Funchal)
Funchal to Porto Santo36 nautical miles (Marina do Funchal)
Quinta do Lorde to Porto Santo22 nautical miles (Quinta do Lorde)
Quinta do Lorde phone+351 291 969 607
Dock walking
Helpful tips before walking the docks
ArrivalTie up at the waiting quay on the starboard side of the Marina do Funchal entrance. Marina staff meet the yacht there. (Marina do Funchal.)
SpeedThe limit is 2 knots inside the port and the marina, and when entering or leaving. (Marina do Funchal.)
Berth workRepairs and work at berths that cause noise or pollution are not allowed. (Marina do Funchal.)
FuelThe fuel quay at Marina do Funchal is open 7 days a week, 8:00 to 17:30. (Marina do Funchal.)
Pay
Crew pay by yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Bosun / 2nd Mate | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Chief Stew / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Stew | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Portugal or Madeira.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- IPMA: Normal climatologica Funchal 1991-2020 (PDF)
- APRAM: Port of Funchal characteristics
- APRAM: Contacts
- Marina do Funchal: Information
- Marina do Funchal: Services
- Marina do Funchal: Facilities
- Marina do Funchal: Marina map and arrival
- Marina do Funchal: Contacts
- Marina do Funchal: Home
- Quinta do Lorde Marina: The marina
- Quinta do Lorde Marina: Services
- Wikidata: Port of Funchal
- Wikidata: Mercado dos Lavradores
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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