--- title: "Funchal Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/funchal description: "An island garden floating in the Atlantic" --- # Funchal πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή Β· Portugal Β· Azores, Madeira & Cape Verde > "An island garden floating in the Atlantic" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 12.7h - **Departure Sailings:** 37 - **Visiting Sailings:** 953 - **Cruise Lines:** 12 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (186 sailings), Nov (178 sailings), Feb (177 sailings) ## About Funchal Funchal climbs from the harbour in terraces of whitewashed houses and red rooftops, backed by volcanic peaks. The port terminal is compact, and the city centre is a short walk or taxi ride uphill. The Mercado dos Lavradores, the main market, is piled with tropical fruits, flowers, and fresh fish, including the island's famous black scabbard fish. Blandy's wine lodge offers tastings of Madeira's fortified wines, which age well and make good gifts to bring home. The cable car to Monte gives you a wide view over the city and harbour. The toboggan ride down from Monte, in a wicker sled steered by two men in straw hats, is a Funchal tradition. CΓ’mara de Lobos, a fishing village about 10 minutes by taxi, has colourful boats and seafood restaurants. Espetada (grilled skewered beef) and lapas (grilled limpets) are the local dishes. Taxis are affordable and the hop-on-hop-off bus covers the main sights. Euros are the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Portuguese - **Timezone:** Atlantic/Madeira (UTC) - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 32.6429, -16.9172 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Funchal/@32.64285,-16.91725,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Funchal&ll=32.64285,-16.91725&z=13) ## Things to Do in Funchal Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~13h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8218f5a8-deef-4281-a219-0fd7fb532b69.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,980) | 3h | βœ“ | €79 | Viator | | [Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a58b744d-07fe-4f39-baef-53936c364840.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,309) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €74 | Viator | | [Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c584855f-b951-497f-b70a-ac03af023ae0.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (3,894) | 7h 30m | βœ“ | €69 | Viator | | [Skywalk with Wines Tasting and Vineyards Half day 4x4 Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3324035d-d47e-4360-861c-6f6ff675c0fd.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (543) | 4h | βœ“ | €75 | Viator | | [West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b29cbf4f-3b57-480f-8e37-401130ea465c.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (315) | 6h | βœ“ | €260 | Viator | | [Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/185fac5e-a760-4277-b8ba-a50e38c5ae1a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (957) | 8h | βœ“ | €65 | Viator | | [Canyoning in Madeira: Ideal for Beginners and Families](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9b0143aa-988f-4ca9-a5bc-76f9a373a50b.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (266) | 6h | βœ“ | €70 | Viator | | [Madeira West Coast Private Vintage Sidecar Tour – Old West Road](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d83d2005-65a8-4f08-a46a-5aa1f95e3737.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (238) | 3h | βœ“ | €165 | Viator | | [Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/86aa1faf-eddd-43f7-a371-0ef100730f29.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (247) | 6h | βœ“ | €130 | Viator | | [Diving in the Madeira Aquarium](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bc1f3d69-71f0-43e7-b383-3421501604ed.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (217) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €135 | Viator | | [Private Half day tour around Madeira Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9ca43d77-843d-4d0e-a06c-bbf3c3084eaf.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (193) | 4h | βœ“ | €210 | Viator | | [Canyoning in Madeira: Ribeira das Cales - Funchal Ecological Park](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cf944215-70b2-4faf-8128-5b951d786484.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (193) | 5h | βœ“ | €70 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Santa Cruz de la Palma](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-la-palma.md): 242 nm - [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md): 252 nm - [San Sebastian de la Gomera](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/san-sebastian-de-la-gomera.md): 274 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - 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