Funchal Madeira Island Portugal
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Cruises availables
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Atlas Ocean Voyages (1 Cruises)
Azamara Club Cruises (4 Cruises)
Azamara Journey
4 Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line (1 Cruises)
Celebrity Cruises (30 Cruises)
Costa Cruises (77 Cruises)
Costa Serena
7 Cruises
Costa Smeralda
70 Cruises
Cunard (57 Cruises)
Queen Anne
26 Cruises
Queen Victoria
28 Cruises
| 10 April | 23 days | One-way from Cape Town to Hamburg |
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| 10 April | 21 days | One-way from Cape Town to Southampton |
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| 1 February | 13 days | Round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom |
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| 20 February | 15 days | Round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom |
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Explora Journeys (27 Cruises)
Explora II
19 Cruises
Holland America Line (3 Cruises)
MSC Cruises (193 Cruises)
MSC Fantasia
138 Cruises
MSC Grandiosa
11 Cruises
MSC Meraviglia
11 Cruises
MSC Musica
10 Cruises
| 31 October | 23 days | One-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Rio de Janeiro |
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| 31 October | 24 days | One-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Santos |
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MSC Seaview
13 Cruises
MSC Virtuosa
10 Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line (17 Cruises)
Oceania Cruises (38 Cruises)
Oceania Marina
7 Cruises
Oceania Sirena
11 Cruises
| 12 November | 40 days | One-way from Istanbul to Lisbon |
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| 12 November | 39 days | One-way from Istanbul to Lisbon |
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Oceania Sonata
12 Cruises
Ponant (21 Cruises)
Le Boreal
7 Cruises
Le Champlain
6 Cruises
Princess Cruises (35 Cruises)
Coral Princess
10 Cruises
Majestic Princess
12 Cruises
Sky Princess
9 Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (40 Cruises)
Seven Seas Grandeur
10 Cruises
Seven Seas Mariner
11 Cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruises (8 Cruises)
Mariner of the Seas
6 Cruises
| 18 May | 10 days | One-way from Barcelona to Lisbon |
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| 27 May | 10 days | One-way from Lisbon to Barcelona |
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Seabourn Cruise Line (30 Cruises)
Seabourn Ovation
14 Cruises
| 30 October | 29 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Bridgetown |
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| 30 October | 28 days | One-way from Piraeus-Athens to Bridgetown |
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Seabourn Venture
10 Cruises
Silversea Cruises (22 Cruises)
Silver Ray
6 Cruises
Star Clippers (3 Cruises)
Viking Ocean Cruises (15 Cruises)
Windstar Cruises (40 Cruises)
Star Legend
9 Cruises
Wind Spirit
26 Cruises
| 30 October | 19 days | One-way from Barcelona to Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
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| 30 October | 18 days | One-way from Barcelona to Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
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| 22 October | 29 days | One-way from Tarragona to Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
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| 31 October | 20 days | One-way from Malaga to Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
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Frequently Asked Questions
At the Funchal cruise terminal, about one kilometre from the city centre. Ships come alongside: no tender is involved, you step straight onto the pier.
Yes, in about fifteen pleasant minutes along the seafront promenade, between palm trees and flower beds. The route is flat and well signed; a taxi or shuttle only matters for those who walk with difficulty.
The classic trio: the farmers' market, the cable car up to Monte, then the wicker toboggan ride down. With the time left, the old town and Rua Santa Maria. It fits into half a day without rushing, provided you start early.
The farmers' market, under azulejo-tiled galleries right in the centre. The stalls overflow with island fruit, ten varieties of passion fruit, custard apples, mangoes, all tasted on the spot, while fishmongers slice the long black scabbardfish from the deep. Flower stalls add birds of paradise and orchids.
The station sits on the edge of the old town and the ride takes about fifteen minutes. Cabins rise above the rooftops and ravines to the village of Monte, with a sweeping view over the bay and, often, over your ship berthed below.
A descent in a wicker sled on wooden runners, steered by two carreiros dressed in white with straw boaters. The run covers about two kilometres through the sloping streets and ends at Livramento, roughly two kilometres above the centre: from there you continue by taxi or on foot.
The euro. Cards are taken everywhere in shops, restaurants and attractions downtown. Keep some cash for market stalls and tips.
Portuguese. English is widely understood in tourism, hotels and taxis; French less so, but it turns up. Madeira has welcomed cruise passengers for a long time and staff are used to foreign visitors.
Almost any time of year: Madeira has a mild, steady climate with no dead season. Spring brings the gardens to their peak and autumn stays warm. The peaks catch cloud in every season, so the view from Monte can come down to a matter of minutes.
Very much so. The cable car and the wicker toboggan appeal to children and adults alike, the centre is walkable, and the market takes no effort. Just be aware the toboggan is not a supervised ride: two men brake it with the soles of their boots.





























