Funchal Madeira, Portugal

Cruise Port

Funchal Madeira

Municipality in Madeira, Portugal.

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Overview

Funchal Madeira is a cruise port in Portugal. It lies on the coast at approximately 32.65, -16.917.

About Funchal Madeira

Funchal, officially the City of Funchal, is the capital, largest city and a municipality in Portugal’s Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a population of 105,795, making it the sixth largest city in Portugal. Because of its high cultural and historical value, Funchal is one of Portugal’s main tourist attractions; it is also popular as a destination for New Year’s Eve, and it is the leading Portuguese port on cruise liner dockings.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Funchal Madeira — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Funchal Madeira

Funchal, Jardins da Quinta Vigia (lookout)
Funchal, Jardins da Quinta Vigia (lookout)
Funchal (Madeira, Portugal), Paços do Concelho do Funchal -- 2025
Funchal (Madeira, Portugal), Paços do Concelho do Funchal -- 2025
2016 Palacio de San Lourenzo Funchal. Madeira. Portugal-99
2016 Palacio de San Lourenzo Funchal. Madeira. Portugal-99
Jardim Botânico da Madeira
Jardim Botânico da Madeira

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 27°C in Aug and coolest around 18°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
18°
13°
Feb
18°
13°
Mar
19°
13°
Apr
20°
14°
May
22°
16°
Jun
23°
17°
Jul
25°
19°
Aug
27°
20°
Sep
25°
19°
Oct
25°
19°
Nov
21°
16°
Dec
20°
15°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Funchal Madeira the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Funchal Madeira, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →