Porto Santo Line ferry routes
Every route operated by Porto Santo Line at a glance, with current crossing times, timetables and ticket prices.
Porto Santo Line is a shipping line that has connected the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo since 1995, offering travellers a convenient and comfortable way to explore the Portuguese archipelago. The company belongs to Grupo Sousa.
The 71 km crossing takes around 2 hours 20-30 minutes and is operated by the ferry Lobo Marinho, which entered service in 2003. The 112-metre ship has capacity for 1,150 passengers and 145 cars and, with its facilities, feels more like a small cruise ship. On her maiden voyage to Funchal in June 2003, the Lobo Marinho was accompanied by numerous boats and jet skis.
On board there are bars, a restaurant, a games room, a cinema, a children's play area, a tobacconist, a souvenir shop and a first-class area. The ferry usually departs Funchal daily at 8:00am and returns from Porto Santo at 6:00pm.
Fares are seasonal: a return ticket (passenger only) costs around 39.36 euros (April-September) or 27.62 euros (January-March). During the annual maintenance in early 2026 (around five weeks), Porto Santo Line arranges flight connections between the islands for residents of Porto Santo.
Route map
Every route operated by Porto Santo Line at a glance