# Cruise ship activity in Funchal, Madeira

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cruise-ship-activity-in-funchal-madeira
> Updated: 2026-10-03T16:31:48.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Cruise ship activity in the Port of Funchal, Madeira, has transitioned into the high cruise season. In mid-September, the Disney Dream made its inaugural stop in Funchal as part of a 13-night voyage from Southampton to Fort Lauderdale, involving a plaque exchange ceremony with local officials.

By early October, the arrival of the Amadea marked the beginning of the high season for the region. The port expects to manage approximately 75,000 passengers through 33 scheduled dock reservations during the month of October.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Amadea cruise ship arrives at the Port of Funchal

The cruise ship Amadea, carrying 530 passengers and 319 crew, has arrived at the Port of Funchal for a 34-hour stopover as the high cruise season begins in Madeira.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amadea-cruise-ship-arrives-at-the-port-of-funchal

### 2026-09-19: Disney Dream makes inaugural stop in Funchal

The Disney Dream cruise ship made its inaugural stop in Funchal, Madeira, carrying over 4,000 passengers and crew during a 13-night voyage from England to the United States.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-dream-makes-inaugural-stop-in-funchal

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