Funchal Harbor

The port of Funchal is one of the main ports of Portugal, being currently the national port with the highest movement of tourists and the 13th in Europe¹. It is located in the bay of the city of Funchal, on the island of Madeira, about 15 minutes walk from the city center¹.

The port of Funchal has a long history of connection to the sea, being an important port of call for the routes between Europe and the African and American continents¹. For decades, Madeira was the point of passage of the great ocean liners, due to its location in the center of the Atlantic¹.

Nowadays, the port of Funchal receives annually hundreds of cruise ships, which bring thousands of visitors to the island of Madeira ². According to the statistics of APRAM, in 2023, the port of Funchal registered a total of 291 scales, moving 887,036 passengers³. The port of Funchal is part of a circuit of cruises that develop between Madeira and the Canary Islands and North Africa¹. There are also some lines of traffic that operate from the Western Mediterranean or the Atlantic facade of Europe, namely from Lisbon ¹. Funchal also represents an important port of call for transoceanic trips, linked to the annual repositioning of the ships between the United States and Europe and vice versa¹.

The cruise ships that dock at the port of Funchal offer their passengers a variety of services and activities on board, ranging from restaurants, bars, casinos, pools, spas, cinemas, theaters, shops, libraries, game rooms, among others⁴. In addition, passengers can enjoy the panoramic view of the city of Funchal and its bay, which is considered one of the most beautiful in the world⁴.

But the port of Funchal is not just a stopping point for cruise ships. It is also a starting point for tourists who want to explore the island of Madeira, which is known for its natural beauty, its mild climate, its gastronomy, its culture and its hospitality⁴.

One of the best ways to get to know the island of Madeira is through a tuk tuk ride, a three-wheeled vehicle that is typical of Asia, but that has adapted perfectly to the island environment. The Madeira tuk tuk are a fun, ecological and economical way to get around the city of Funchal and its surroundings, being able to appreciate the landscapes, the monuments, the gardens, the churches, the markets, the beaches, the levadas, the mountains, the forests, the vineyards, among other places of interest of Funchal Tuk tuk.

One of the companies that offers this service is TukTuking, which has a fleet of comfortable and safe tuk tuks, which can take up to four people per trip. TukTuking has several routes available, which can be customized according to the preferences of the customers, and which include a guide who speaks several languages and who shares information and curiosities about the island of Madeira.