Disney Dream makes inaugural stop in Funchal

The Disney Dream cruise ship made its inaugural stop in Funchal, Madeira, on Saturday morning. The vessel is carrying over 4,000 people, including 2,645 passengers and 1,436 crew members.

The ship is currently on a 13-night cruise that departed from Southampton, England, on September 14 and is scheduled to conclude in Fort Lauderdale, United States, on September 27. During the visit, a traditional plaque exchange ceremony was held to mark the inaugural call, attended by representatives from the Autonomous Region of Madeira Ports Administration (APRAM, SA), health authorities, and other local officials.

Additionally, the training sailing vessel Santa Maria Manuela arrived at the Port of Funchal on Friday evening with 28 people on board and is expected to remain at Pier 6 until Monday.