FIRST PORT OF CALL Madeira, Portugal | 15-DAY REPOSITIONING CRUISE

Editorial Summary

The creator explores Madeira, Portugal, during a stop on a repositioning cruise. After arriving at the port, the creator walks into the city to visit the Mercado dos Lavradores, noting the variety of fruits, vegetables, and fish available. While in town, the creator visits a local barber shop to receive a haircut for seven euros, which they find much more affordable than the options available on the cruise ship. The day continues with a snack of local garlic bread topped with meat before the creator takes a bus to the fishing village of Camara de Lobos. In the village, the creator enjoys a local passion fruit poncha drink and a fish sandwich made from black scabbard fish, a species that is traditionally caught at night. The creator describes the scenery of the village, including the calm blue water and terraced banana trees. The excursion concludes with a timely return to the ship to avoid missing the departure. The creator notes that the cruise will now spend five days crossing the Atlantic Ocean toward St. Kitts.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.