Santa Maria de Colombo

A replica of Christopher Columbus's flagship, the Santa Maria, this ship was hand-built right here in Madeira at the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos — making it a genuinely local creation. You can sail along the south coast of Madeira with stops for snorkelling and real chances to spot dolphins and whales in the wild. It's equal parts history lesson and ocean adventure, which is a rare combo.