Santa Maria de Colombo is a ship built in 1998 by Dutchman Rob Wijntje in the town of Câmara de Lobos. It represented Madeira wine at Expo 98, in Lisbon.
A magnificent replica of Christopher Columbus' ship, the 'SANTA MARIA' was built on the island of Madeira in 1998, in the fishing town of Câmara de Lobos. What better way to see the coast of Madeira than from a replica of Christopher Columbus' ship taking you back to the 15th century? You will go on a trip along the south coast of Madeira, usually as far as Cabo Girão, stopping for a dive. During the trip, you may spot dolphins and whales. The price includes a Madeira wine and honey cake tasting.