Funchal, Madeira
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Formed by a volcanic eruption, Madeira lies in the Gulf Stream, about 500 miles due west of Casablanca. Discovered by Portuguese explorer João Gonçalves Zarco in 1419, this beautiful island became part of Portugal’s vast empire and was named for the dense forest which cloaked it - 'Madeira' means 'wood' in Portuguese. Sugar plantations first brought wealth here, and when King Charles II of England granted an exclusive franchise to sell wine to England and its colonies, many British emigrants were drawn to the capital, Funchal. Today’s travellers come to Madeira for the varied and luxuriant scenery, from mountain slopes covered with vines to picturesque villages and a profusion of wild flowers. The natural beauty of the island has earned it many pseudonyms such as ‘The Floating Garden of the Atlantic’, 'The Island of Eternal Springtime' and ‘God’s Botanical Gardens’ and our selection of excursions aim to show you why.
Cruises From Funchal, Madeira
7 Holiday Nights
Onboard: MSC Musica | From: Funchal, Madeira | Going On: 28 Mar 2026
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7 Holiday Nights
Onboard: MSC Musica | From: Funchal, Madeira | Going On: 04 Apr 2026
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from £1,012 /pp
9 Holiday Nights
Onboard: MSC Musica | From: Funchal, Madeira | Going On: 11 Apr 2026
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from £1,029 /pp
7 Holiday Nights
Onboard: MSC Musica | From: Funchal, Madeira | Going On: 11 Apr 2026
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12 Holiday Nights
Onboard: MSC Preziosa | From: Funchal, Madeira | Going On: 14 Apr 2026
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15 Holiday Nights
Onboard: MSC Meraviglia | From: Funchal, Madeira | Going On: 27 Oct 2026
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from £1,229 /pp
12 Holiday Nights
Onboard: MSC Meraviglia | From: Funchal, Madeira | Going On: 27 Oct 2026
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12 Holiday Nights
Onboard: MSC Virtuosa | From: Funchal, Madeira | Going On: 19 Nov 2026
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