Transatlantic Miami to Med
14 Nights
Funchal
The continental shift to the archipelago drift
With the continent of Africa just over 430 miles east, the tiny archipelago of Madeira may seem like a cluster of deserted volcanic islands lost in the Atlantic — but that’s just the beginning of its enticing mystique. Perfect year-round conditions make for unparalleled beachside revelry, unassumingly stylish hangouts, and galavanting through vineyards to consume the local (viti)culture.
The capital of Funchal has kept up its Portuguese heritage with its shops, cafes, and museums infused by botanical plants lining the boulevards and warm pastéis de nata (a traditional custard pastry) that waft from bakery window, while dark Neo-gothic cathedrals contrast with vibrant old-timey buildings lining the neighborhoods. Outside Funchal, the island has cultivated a unique personality filled with quaint villages tucked behind rugged terrain, and both relaxing and adrenaline-filled activities. Where European elements meet tropical island vibes, you’ll be treated to a cultural cocktail begging to be experienced.
Whales-n-tales in the waters of Madeira
Hop on a Zodiac boat for a thrilling adventure to an area known for its 20 species of cetaceans — whales, dolphins, porpoises. While David Attenborough was unavailable, a marine biologist is there to keenly narrate and answer questions about mammals who call this stretch of water home. Keep your eyes peeled for the wild Pilot, Beaked, and Orca whales, and Bottlenose, Atlantic Spotted, and common dolphins who like to show off their acrobatic moves to spectators.
Echoes of Funchal’s Belle Epoch
Meet your university guide at Naturalmente Português - History Tellers in La Vie Shopping Centre to begin your walkabout. Dive deep into the island’s fascinating past to learn how the Golden Age of Sugar (first planted in the 15th century) shaped the places you’ll be visiting, including the Municipal Theater, and the Campo Almirante Reis.
Funchal’s Farm to Fortress Food & Wine Walkabout
Starting with a walking tour through Funchal’s picturesque streets, you’ll get acquainted with Madeiran culture from a handful of churches, the lively Farmer’s Market, and the charming Zona Velha (Old Town). Afterward, you’ll be driven to the stunning Nini Design Center, where an on-site guide will take you on a journey through wine production and pairing. You’ll then test your wisdom by sampling regional delicacies and pairing them with local red and white wines.
Funchal
Jaunty Monte Holiday in Madeira
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Catch a ride, slide, tea, and movie
Jaunty Monte Holiday in Madeira
Funchal
Gondolas, high tea, toboggans, and cinema — experience 600 years of Madeira’s history in a single day.
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Hop on a cable car and incline over an enchanting landscape to uncover the wonders of Monte. Stroll through the mountainous village known for its fine properties, botanical gardens, and spectacular views. After taking in the sights, indulge in some tea, sandwiches, sweets, and chantilly in a local cafe. Head down to Livramento on a spirited toboggan ride before finishing your day at the local cinema to view a spectacular featurette taking you on a 600-year journey through history.
Energy Level
Duration
Type
Highlights
- Hop a cable car on a trip up to Monte (1,677ft/550m), and be surrounded by a plethora of panoramic views during your 15-minute incline
- Feast your eyes upon the glorious residences and botanical gardens that make up Monte’s magnificent scenery
- Expand your palate in a local cafe with some tea served with scone finger sandwiches, cakes, jams, and chantilly
- Experience a thrilling toboggan ride down to Livramento
- Spend the final leg of the tour in the cinema and experience a visual journey covering 600 years of culture
Need to know
- Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
- Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
- Suitable for Sailors up to 24 weeks pregnant
- Sailors should expect to walk uphill and/or over uneven pavement
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- This Shore Thing is weather dependent
- Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Our Shore Things Policies
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Funchal
Manors, Monasteries & Mystique of Madeira
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Walk the path of pirates, princes, and pioneers
Manors, Monasteries & Mystique of Madeira
Funchal
Unlock Madeira’s mystique by stepping through splendid manors and vibrant scenery with a local storyteller.
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Travel through history with university volunteers who know the ins and outs of Madeira’s legendary past. Starting at the city’s walls where the French army attacked Funchal in 1566, you’ll see stunning Madeiran manors and the Quinta das Cruzes viewpoint where Madeira’s founder, João Gonçalves Zarco, once lived. Then, you’ll learn about the Santa Clara Monastery (whose nuns used to be a tourist attraction some 200 years ago) and discover the lesser-known hangouts foreign princes would frequent.
Energy Level
Duration
Type
Highlights
- Local university volunteers will take you through Madeira’s legendary past beginning at the city’s wall where the French army attacked Funchal in 1566
- Head to the English neighborhood to see manor homes and the amazing Quinta das Cruzes viewpoint (once home to Madeira’s founder, João Gonçalves Zarco)
- This Shore Thing supports local students
Need to know
- Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
- This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
- Not recommended for Sailors with walking difficulties
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The order of sites visited may vary
- Approximately 2 hours of walking on this Shore Thing
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Our Shore Things Policies
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Funchal
Peaks & Pinnacles — Hiking Madeira
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Peep the peak (and core) of Madeira’s mountains
Peaks & Pinnacles — Hiking Madeira
Funchal
Strap on a pair of comfy kicks and take a walk on the greener side in Madeira’s mountain landscape.
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Hikers and eco-enthusiasts unite for an afternoon in the mountains. Head towards the center of the island, then on foot, explore tunnels, slopes, and steep ascents and descents of the island’s stunning landscape crossing between the two highest peaks, Pico do Arieiro (1,817m) and Pico Ruivo (1,862m). On your hike, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking scenery, including the central core of the mountains, unique plants, and a myriad of vibrant flowers in their natural habitat.
Energy Level
Duration
Type
Highlights
- Explore the tunnels, slopes, and steep ascents and descents of the island’s stunning landscape on foot
- Cross between the island’s two highest peaks, Pico do Arieiro (1,817m) and Pico Ruivo (1,862m)
- Be surrounded by breathtaking scenery, including the central mountain core, unique plants, and a myriad of vibrant flowers in their natural habitat
- The hike is 4.35 miles and is about 3.5 hours in duration
Need to know
- Approximately 45-minute drive to and from the starting point
- Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
- This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
- Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
- Please note that this Shore Thing is not recommended for Sailors with limited mobility
- Sailors should expect to walk uphill and/or over uneven pavement
- Sailors must wear suitable clothing and footwear for this activity (hiking, biking, trekking, rappelling, ziplining, yoga, etc.)
- This Shore Thing is weather dependent
- A donation will be made on behalf of your Shore Thing booking to our environmental and social impact charity partners
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Our Shore Things Policies
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Funchal
See The World Atop Peaks & Palaces
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See the world below and dine from above
See The World Atop Peaks & Palaces
Funchal
Step over the horizon and into the sky to take in the world atop Europe’s highest seacliff.
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Your day begins en route to the village of Cabo Girão. Here you will step onto a dramatic skywalk to experience the panoramic splendor of the world below as seen from above. Continue on to a quaint fishing village, Câmara de Lobos, whose landscape was famously painted by Winston Churchill in 1949. Lunch is included at the opulent hotel, Reid’s Palace, where bold flavors and an imaginative presentation are just as elevated as the surrounding views (and result in some enviable pics).
Energy Level
Duration
Type
Highlights
- Visit Cabo Girão (aka Europe’s highest sea cliff at 1,900ft/580m) to see the spectacular views below from the dramatic skywalk above
- Visit Câmara de Lobos, a fishing village painted by Winston Churchill in 1949 during his stay in Madeira
- Treat your palate to an unforgettable dining experience that’s just as elevated as the surrounding views
Need to know
- This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Lunch is included
- Sailors should advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance of the experience
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Our Shore Things Policies
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Instrumental origins of…Hawaii?
A Madeiran expat changed the name braguinha to ukalales — or bouncy fleas.
Like the wines of its namesake, Madeira’s savory past has been balanced perfectly during the aging process for a gorgeous and sweet finish. With a climate that brings you a breath of experiences from volcanic forests and subterranean landscapes, to unique cultural finds like the timeless buildings accented with delicate azulejos. Surrounded by spectacular views from every angle, this awe-inspiring archipelago is one of those places you visit where you know, from the moment that you arrive, that you’ll be back — returning to a place ready to show off another side of itself.
