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Dizzying Heights of FUNCHAL! 🌄 Cable Car, Flowers & Wine! 🍷 | Marella Explorer Cruise - Episode 5

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👁️ 14K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 37:20
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we have been here before so we do know what to expect and we have got some plans

the scenery from the Gonda is absolutely breathtaking it really is fantastic

being able to walk underneath the waterfall was an incredibly unique experience and a lot of fun

it was really good although this time we did have some cheeses as well didn't we yes we I think it was full we had this time last time we had two yeah extra added bonus

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a room not directly on either side of a gangway to avoid noise.
Take the cable car up and toboggans down for a unique experience.
Visit the Monte Palace Tropical Garden early to have enough time to explore.
Try the wine tasting at Blandy's with cheese for an enhanced experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Room noise and view obstructionAvoid booking room 4060 or similar rooms directly next to gangways.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to do in Funchal, Madeira?
QHow is the cable car experience in Funchal?
QWhat is the Monte Palace Tropical Garden like?
QWhat is the wine tasting experience at Blandy's?
QWhat is the evening entertainment like on the Marella Explorer?

Port Highlights

Funchal4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Cable Car to Monte (€20 per adult return)
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YouTube Video Description

Welcome to Episode 5 of our Marella Explorer Canarian Flavours Cruise Series! In this adventure-packed vlog, we explore the stunning sights of Funchal, Madeira - from breath-taking cable car rides to lush tropical gardens, historic wine lodges, and a fantastic sail away party! What to Expect in This Episode: - A scenic walk through Funchal, passing the famous Cristiano Ronaldo statue - Funchal Cable Car ride to Monte—soaring high with incredible views! - Exploring the Monte Palace Tropical Garden, home to 100,000 exotic plants - Walking beneath waterfalls, discovering terracotta soldiers & crystal exhibits - Wine tasting at Blandy’s Wine Lodge—Madeira’s historic winemaking family - Relaxing at the Mediterranean Tapas Restaurant & enjoying delicious cocktails - Fun-filled Aloha Aloud Party, dancing in a conga line & partying at Indigo Bar Top Travel Tips for Funchal, Madeira: - The cable car station is just a 30-minute walk from the cruise terminal - A return ticket on the Funchal Cable Car costs €20 per adult - The Monte Palace Tropical Garden is the easiest to visit (no extra cable car needed) - Wine tasting at Blandy’s is a must-do for wine lovers! Miss the last episode and the visit to the Dining Club? Watch it here:https://youtu.be/WLLMTJkksXI 🔔 Subscribe & follow along for more cruise adventures! 🚢✨ 📧 Sign up for our newsletter: https://cruisemonkeys.com/newsletter-signup/ 🚢 Book your next cruise with us! 🌐 https://cruisemonkeys.com/book 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 📞 0330 880 5555 👕 Official Merchandise - https://cruisemonkeysshop.com/ ⭐ Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/CruiseMonkeys 🛍️Amazon Store - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/CruiseMonkeys 📲 Find us on social media: 💬 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cruisemonkeysuk 💬 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cruisemonkeys 💬 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cruisemonkeysuk 📧 Contact Us: hello@cruisemonkeys.com 🌐 Website: https://www.cruisemonkeys.com 🎵 Like the music? We use Epidemic Sounds - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/tpb2vz/ 🛳️📍 Order your Cruise Map today through our affiliate link to receive 10% off your order: https://thecruisemaps.com/CRUISEMONKEYS 🐒🍌🚢 About Us - Who are the Cruise Monkeys? We are bananas about cruising! We started cruising in 2014 by doing a mini cruise on P&O Aurora and we haven't looked back! Come join us on our adventures as we bring you along on our cruises! We have sailed on Celebrity Cruises, P&O Cruises, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean, VV and Avalon Waterways. We'd love to try Ambassador Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Fred Olsen, Holland America (HAL), Disney Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Costa, Aida and Celestyal. #MarellaExplorer #MarellaCruises #CruiseVlog #TravelVlog #CruiseLife