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Boxing Day in Madeira. Viewpoints of Funchal Tour on Fred Olsen Borealis Christmas Cruise, 2025/2026

Rich and Suz Cruise
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We're here on a Fred Olsson Borealis Christmas and New Year cruise and today we took a tour to three of the islands viewpoints overlooking the city of Vanchcha.

Our tour today was Viewpoints of Fchow and booked through Fred Olsson cost what we felt was a pretty reasonable £59 per person and lasted 3 and 1/2 hours.

Back on board, we went straight up to the rear of deck 8 to try out the pizza at Fresco, which was really good. Definitely ranking in our top three of cruise pizzas.

The pantomime was Cinderella done in classic pento fashion with some great fine performances. Good singing and dancing. A hilarious 12 days of Christmas routine.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the Viewpoints of Funchal tour through Fred Olsen for a reasonable price.
Try the pizza at Fresco on deck 8 for a top cruise pizza experience.
Attend the margarita night at the Ocean Bar for a fun evening.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a Boxing Day tour in Madeira?
QHow is the pizza on the Fred Olsen Borealis?
QWhat entertainment is available on the cruise?

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Top: Viewpoints of Funchal (£59 per person)
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Part 4 of our Fred Olsen Borealis Christmas in the Canaries and New Years Eve in Lisbon Cruise. We visit Madeira on Boxing Day, taking the Viewpoints of Funchal tour, booked through Fred Olsen. Which visits 3 scenic viewpoints overlooking the city and the port. Then back on board we have pizza for lunch in Fresco, enjoy margarita evening in the Ocean Bar, then watch the Pantomime Cinderella in the Neptune Lounge.