Cruise news (Funchal Portugal-tagged)
- Accidents
Flooding in Spain delays Royal Caribbean's ship Adventure OTS Transatlantic cruise by 2 days
Adventure of the Seas, currently undergoing scheduled maintenance in Cadiz (Spain) has faced delays due to the region's severe rain and flooding...
November 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saga Cruises UK unveils immersive Winter 2026 itineraries with all-inclusive shore excursions
The UK-based Saga Cruises has unveiled a fresh collection of itineraries for Winter 2026, now featuring inclusive excursions at every port. New...
November 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Macaronesia cruise destination set to rival Caribbean
Paula Cabaco (president of Madeira Ports/APRAM SA) has set a key objective for the association, which brings together the port authorities of Madeira...
October 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK adds Isla Catalina and Ponce to Winter 2025 itineraries
Marella Cruises UK will introduce 2 new ports for the Marella Discovery ship in winter 2025, expanding its Caribbean itineraries to include Isla...
October 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Madeira Port Authority invests in energy efficiency study for Port Funchal
The Madeira Port Authority (APRAM) has allocated EUR 14,900 for a study aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of several key infrastructures...
April 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises deploys two ships (Schiff 7 and Schiff Relax) to Canary Islands in winter 2025-2026
TUI Cruises, a TUI Group-Royal Caribbean Group joint venture, has announced its planned itineraries for the winter season of 2025-2026, revealing a...
March 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise ships bring 27000+ tourists to Madeira for Funchal's New Year's Eve fireworks
As the New Year's Eve fireworks spectacle in Funchal (Madeira Island Portugal) unfolds, a crowd of around 27 thousand tourists will be witnessing the...
December 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises launches 19 voyages for Christmas and New Year 2023-2024
The Carnival Corporation-owned Costa Cruises announced that it will offer 19 cruises for Christmas & New Year 2023-24 on 10 ships, with various...
December 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen’s cruise fleet unites for Funchal Madeira celebrations
The convergence of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' 3-ship fleet (Bolette, Borealis, Balmoral) in Portugal's Madeira region on November 9th marked a historic...
November 17, 2023 - Accidents
SAGA's Spirit of Adventure ship forced to divert to Cornwall due to Storm Ciaran
Last week, adverse weather conditions associated with Storm Ciaran forced the SAGA UK's ship Spirit of Adventure to alter course and dock in Falmouth...
November 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Funchal (Madeira) receives 3 cruise ships on a single day
Port Funchal (Madeira Island Portugal) accommodated 3 cruise ships on Monday, October 30. This arrangement allows for all three ships to be...
October 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines in the Caribbean after 3+ years with Borealis ship
Guests aboard Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' ship Borealis, on her inaugural voyage to the Caribbean, will have the opportunity to enjoy the warmth of the...
October 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK offers double OBC money on cruises to Iberia (Spain & Portugal) or the Canaries
P&O Cruises UK has exciting news for travelers looking to explore Spain, Portugal, or the Canary Islands. They have announced an offer of double...
August 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises unveils new National Geographic excursions
Costa Cruises has announced that it will provide 10x National Geographic /Nat Geo day tours this summer as part of its Mediterranean, Canary Islands...
June 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Windstar releases cruise schedule through summer 2025
The Xanterra Parks & Resorts-owned ultra-premium cruise line Windstar announced its deployment through the summer of 2025, with key...
May 15, 2023