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Madeira Cruise & Port Guide 2026! Funchal, Attractions, and Sights!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We would thoroughly recommend it. It's a really very beautiful town.

The beauty of docking in Fchal is that the port is extremely close to downtown.

Our top tip is to get on the famous cable car as soon as you can. The cues are legendary.

It was an absolutely fascinating way to spend the afternoon.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get on the cable car as soon as possible to avoid long queues.
βœ“Book afternoon tea at the Reeds Hotel in advance and request a balcony table.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to avoid crowds at attractions β€” Arrive early for the cable car and book afternoon tea in advance.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should you see in Funchal, Madeira on a cruise stop?
QHow can you get the most out of a short visit to Funchal?
QWhat are the top attractions and tips for a day in Funchal?

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Top: Cable car to Monte (€12.50 for an adult or €18 for the round trip)
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Cruising to Madeira? You will dock in Funchal, and we have a full Guide on what should you see, and how to get there. It's a fascinating island, and so needs some planning on how to get the most out of your visit. We walk you round a sample itinerary, and suggestions including all of the following: the cable car to Monte, the toboggan sleigh ride, the botanical gardens, shopping, the markets, afternoon tea, and a Madeira Wine tour. TIPS valid for all cruise lines : P&O, Princess, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, NCL Norwegian Cruise lines, Celebrity, Marella, TUI, Virgin, Oceania, MSC, Ambassador It's blessed with an incredible Mediterranean climate. Madeira island offers tourists a diverse range of activities, from hiking and water sports to cultural and culinary experiences, set against a stunning natural backdrop of rugged coastline, lush forests, and towering peaks, all within a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Additionally, the island is renowned for its world-famous Madeira wine, volcanic style mountains cable car to Monte,adrenalin toboggan ride down the hill, Cristiano Ronaldo museum, cafes, nats, and restaurants, and vibrant festivals. We visited with P&O Azura, and did a self tour. We saw: Cristiano Ronaldo statue and museum The cable car to Monte The sleigh toboggan rides Downtown Blandy's wine lodge Madeira Rum House Rua da Santa Maria Mercado dos Lavradores Ritz Hotel Madeira Belmond Reid's Palace Hi, welcome to Ritzy Travel Guide, bringing you our latest travel reviews from around the globe! We'll be travelling right around the world on cruise ship, all inclusive resorts, reviews on cruises, theme parks, such as Disney World, Disneyland, luxury train ride, luxury hotel destinations, tropical island hotels, Italy and roma, trips to the beach, Vegas, and airport reviews..... as well as the deals of the day. #cruise #funchal #madeira Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:07 Arrival in Funchal port 02:07 Cable Car to Monte 02:49 Toboggan from Monte 04:25 Rum House 04:50 Colourful markets of Funchal 05:31 A fun street 05:53 The Ritz in Funchal 06:22 Belmond Reid Palace Hotel 06:51 Blandy's wine Lodge Madeira 07:17 Should you to Funchal? ------------------------------------------------- Links to our other videos: 1. P&O Azura - full cruise ship review : https://youtu.be/HaHiJAu_f1E 2. Sindhu restaurant - P&O cruise ship : https://youtu.be/StS5CzTRbDk 3. Epicurean restaurant - P&O cruise ship : https://youtu.be/Wu9nZYn2Uqg 4. Tenerife Carnival 2023 : https://youtu.be/ePk7zBOk0DU 5. Madeira - Port stop : https://youtu.be/opbkMNthV50 ------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ritzytravel Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ritzytravelguide Email : ritzytravelguide@gmail.com #cruiseship #vlog #review #azura #arvia #tips #guide #toboggan #sledge #tours #guide #cristiano ABOUT ME: Hi, my name is Bill! Together with my family we have lived in 5 countries around the world, and spend our life travelling, in both a professional and recreational capacity. The aim of this channel is to give an honest, practical viewpoint, showing exactly what we found, and what tips we may be able to offer. We do not sell vacations, and the objective is to give a fully independent, and real picture. We hope you enjoy the reviews we post. Please do feel free to comment and share. Thanks!