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Costa Cruises - this cruise isn’t going to plan…! Costa Diadema - Vlog 6: Funchal, Madeira!

Fraser at Sea
Fraser at Sea
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👁️ 2K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 46:30
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · 14 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I am up before a lot of the other passengers I think maybe everyone is still in bed I haven't seen a single other passenger yet

the weather here today is glorious it's currently 30 I think it was 31 when I left the ship

I've just had a ball today I'm hoping that that's coming through really genuine I've really really enjoyed it

the people here are lovely the whole island well well not the whole island the bit of the city that I saw is just so well looked after

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your bank's exchange rate conditions when using ATMs in Europe to avoid high fees
Be aware of your drinks package allowances, especially for water outside meal times
Always verify port attraction opening hours, especially on Sundays or holidays
Get off the ship to explore ports even without a fixed plan, as you might discover local events

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to do in portGet off the ship anyway; you might stumble upon local events like the flower festival

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to visit Funchal, Madeira on a cruise?
QHow can solo travelers manage port days effectively?
QWhat are the costs and logistics of the toboggan ride in Madeira?
QWhat happens if a planned port attraction is closed?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife1½ Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconDrink Package3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Funchal4 Happy Bacon
Top: Toboggan Ride (25 Euros for a Solo Traveler or 35 Euros each if part of a couple)
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YouTube Video Description

In this video, I’m cruising with Costa Cruises, onboard Costa Diadema. I’m on this cruise as part of a 14-night cruise around parts of Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, including the Canary Islands. Today, let me take you ashore in a beautiful port of call (Funchal, Madeira) to show you what it’s like to visit here. This is my second time visiting the island (I was last here on P&O Azura back in December), so I already know it’s going to be such a great port day. As a result of being here before, I also know exactly what I want to do today but, frustratingly, it doesn’t go to plan…!! VIDEO CHAPTERS Welcome to Funchal, Madeira! 00:16 Docking in Funchal: 01:00 Breakfast: 01:34 So, what’s the plan for today? 01:47 Disembarking Costa Diadema: 05:36 Lifting money abroad - tourist scam alert! 07:40 Carros Cestos (Toboggan Ride) - things haven’t gone to plan… 16:25 Madeira Flower festival - let’s go explore! 18:59 Muro da Esperanca - The Wall of Hope: 19:15 Let’s see the church: 20:22 Time for lunch… 21:43 Madeira Flower Festival: 22:58 A few thoughts - getting home sick for the first time: 23:20 Relaxing in luxury - the Vine Hotel, Funchal: 25:10 Back into the city: 27:20 A garden oasis in the middle of the city: 28:20 The Municipal Garden, Funchal, Madeira: 29:09 Getting ready for the Parade: 29:56 We need to get back to the ship NOW! 32:04 Arriving back at Funchal Cruise Port: 33:54 Back in the cabin - let’s re-group: 34:16 Cruising out of Funchal, Madeira by cruise ship: 35:04 Dining on Costa Diadema - timings: 36:00 Wrapping up on today - has it been good to visit Funchal on this cruise? 36:40 The plan for tonight: 37:45 Costa Cruises - Italian themed night: 38:18 Dress Code on Costa Cruises: 38:50 Walking the ship: 39:52 Costa Diadema’s Atrium - Italian flag coloured lighting! 40:03 Dinner in the Main Dining Room: 40:21 Show time - Entertainment on Costa Diadema: 40:40 The End of the night - let’s recap: 41:23 Italian Night - how did it go? 43:16 What’s happening next? 44:50 If you do enjoy this video, please consider heading over to my other platforms, where you’ll find totally different content to what you’re seeing on YouTube. Think room tours, photos of my travels, blog posts and much more. You can even subscribe to my Patreon channel if you would like to show your support. In advance, thank you! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-SoYHDs8kBPwN9MSwSSew INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fraseratsea/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fraseratsea PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/FraseratSea If you’re new to my channel, hello! I’m Fraser, and I’m spending 2023 ship-hopping for most of the year as a passenger on cruise ships. As a result, I’m going to have SO MUCH to show you, so go on - hit subscribe and come and join me on this adventure - it’s going to be quite an experience! Thanks for watching, everyone! #cruise #cruisevlog #cruiseship #travelvlog #cruiselife #cruisevlogger #costacruises #costacrociere #costadiadema #cruisebooking #traveltips