Cruise news (Funchal Portugal-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Madeira and Northern Portuguese ports establish digital cooperation framework
The port authorities of Madeira and the Douro, Leixões/Oporto and Viana do Castelo have entered into a cooperation agreement aimed at...
April 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys schedules winter 2026-2027 Mediterranean itineraries for ship EXPLORA II
Explora Journeys has presented a new seasonal deployment titled A Mediterranean Winter, which will see the vessel EXPLORA II operating exclusively in...
April 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
The 2026 CLIA European Summit anchors in Madeira
European leaders of the cruise sector were scheduled to assemble in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, between 23rd and 26th February for the European...
February 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens sales for 2027–2028 Transatlantic repositioning itineraries from Europe to South...
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its 2027–2028 winter deployment, placing a series of trans-Atlantic repositioning voyages on sale that will...
January 4, 2026 - Accidents
3 passengers medevaced from Mein Schiff 3 south of Madeira
Three passengers were transferred ashore for medical reasons from the cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 during the late hours of January 1st while the vessel...
January 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Silversea expands its immersive portfolio with global cultural and natural encounters
Silversea continues to refine its approach to experiential travel, offering guests privileged access to some of the world’s most...
October 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Madeira (Portugal) to host CLIA European Summit 2026
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed that its 2026 European Summit will be held in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal), from 23 to...
September 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK schedules 2026 winter program with expanded ports and itineraries
Marella Cruises, the UK cruise line managed by TUI, has released details of its winter 2026 program, introducing a series of new itineraries and...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises scheduled first winter Canary Islands season (Nov 2025-Feb 2026)
Windstar announced its first full winter season in Spain's Canary Islands. The program, running from November 2025 to February 2026, includes 9x 10...
January 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Funchal (Madeira) reports a record-breaking year with 700,000 cruise ship tourists
Port Funchal (Madeira Portugal) set a new benchmark in its cruise shipping operations, reaching 700,000 passengers for the first time on December...
January 8, 2025 - Accidents
Flooding in Spain delays Royal Caribbean's ship Adventure OTS Transatlantic cruise by 2 days
Adventure of the Seas, currently undergoing scheduled maintenance in Cadiz (Spain) has faced delays due to the region's severe rain and flooding...
November 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saga Cruises UK unveils immersive Winter 2026 itineraries with all-inclusive shore excursions
The UK-based Saga Cruises has unveiled a fresh collection of itineraries for Winter 2026, now featuring inclusive excursions at every port. New...
November 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Macaronesia cruise destination set to rival Caribbean
Paula Cabaco (president of Madeira Ports/APRAM SA) has set a key objective for the association, which brings together the port authorities of Madeira...
October 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK adds Isla Catalina and Ponce to Winter 2025 itineraries
Marella Cruises UK will introduce 2 new ports for the Marella Discovery ship in winter 2025, expanding its Caribbean itineraries to include Isla...
October 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Madeira Port Authority invests in energy efficiency study for Port Funchal
The Madeira Port Authority (APRAM) has allocated EUR 14,900 for a study aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of several key infrastructures...
April 29, 2024